Friday Night Strong NCAA Selection

[Mully]

Season Record updated: 0-1 (0%)

Starting off the season with a BIG PLAY...

Depaul +3.5 (-115) loss
The upperclassmen backcourt for the Blue Demons will take over this game. The Bluejays lost their top 3 scorers from last season (combined 42 pts per game) and the 3 seniors they do have barely saw the floor last year. NO WAY they can match the talent level of their opponent this evening. I was high on Depaul last year and think they will finally break out and be a team to consider come tourney time. Really don't think they need the points, but will take them and smile ...

Let's start the season off with a winner!

Good Luck Everyone.

 

[c20916]

That would be Blue Demons not Demon Deacons.

 

[Mr. Poon]

Mully, I'm a big DePaul backer (alum and season ticket holder).

Mat Poscic isn't in their backcourt, but will be big for DePaul this year. He's a JuCo transfer that gives them some legit size. Along with the talented freshman Mac Koshwal, the Blue Demons have some inside force they have lacked for many years. Under-achieving senior Wes Green is also rumored to be poised for a better season.

Dar Tucker is another talented freshman that will get notice in the backcourt. This guy is electrifying with his play.

Still undecided about this play on a side perspective. I like DePaul to play more as a team this year, but they are integrating a lot of new components. Creighton is definitely less talented, but they played some pre-season games up in Canada that amounts to them having some additional practices. That could prove beneficial as I feel Wainwright is still trying to determine the right rotations to play for DePaul.

The Over is a definite play in this game. DePaul will play a more up-tempo game despite losing Chandler and Mejia from last year's team. Also Creighton showed they can score in their Canadian games and appears to be a typical Altman team that can shoot well.

 

[Mully]

That would be Blue Demons not Demon Deacons.

Sorry. Thanks for pointing that out. Sometimes my mind takes a vacation.They can be the Blue Deacons for all I care...They still cover tonight.

GL to you this season..

 

[Mully]

Thanks for your input Mr. Poon. I know who to go to this year when it comes to Depaul basketball. Good Luck to you this season.

 

[Mully]

sorry fellas...not the best of gambling nights for me.

Should have just taken them for the 1st half I suppose.

Enjoy the weekend everyone.

 

[Mr. Poon]

Mully, don't worry about it. Despite the score you weren't far off in this one. DePaul is talented, just really young and need to gel together. I was worried this is the way it would work out for DePaul tonight. I don't expect them to be much more than an NIT team this year, but there will be definite spots that surprise you when they play like a good team in the Big East.

Creighton, this should be expected. Altman getting the most out of a team that isn't super talented, but when they play team ball, watch out. I'm not saying they will take the world by storm, far from it. I expect them to be a middle of the pack MVC team.

GL the rest of the season. Feel free to get my email from jack or IE if you want some DePaul insight before making a play.