They gave it their full effort.  A lot of what-ifs and just-nearly's.  Purdue was a very experienced team and their two big men were smart veterans, and that really showed.....enough to barely edge us.  Tramon carried us.  Swain was swarmed by the defense.  We weren't going to beat the next team, even if it was Arkansas, especially being so hobbled.  

2 minutes ago, TexasTom said:

They gave it their full effort.  A lot of what-ifs and just-nearly's.  Purdue was a very experienced team and their two big men were smart veterans, and that really showed.....enough to barely edge us.  Tramon carried us.  Swain was swarmed by the defense.  We weren't going to beat the next team, even if it was Arkansas, especially being so hobbled.  

Swain had to have been told at halftime he has to switch back. He came out attacking the basket. Wilcher, Heide and Pope being hurt made it a must. 

Tons of what ifs, including "what if Traore was healthy so we could avoid getting bludgeoned down low every time Matas sits". But couldn't be prouder of this team and the heart that they showed, especially Pope and Mark tonight playing through pain. Miller proved himself and my excitement level for men's hoops is as high as it's been in a LONG time. Looking forward to seeing how he re-tools next year. Lots of scoring to replace with Swain (probably), Mark, and Pope moving on.

Nick codie said most every one is coming back. I hope they increase the budget to get a couple more vets. We are very young. All on all this team showed real grit and Texas fight!🤘🏾🤘🏾

17 minutes ago, MikeH said:

Tons of what ifs, including "what if Traore was healthy so we could avoid getting bludgeoned down low every time Matas sits". But couldn't be prouder of this team and the heart that they showed, especially Pope and Mark tonight playing through pain. Miller proved himself and my excitement level for men's hoops is as high as it's been in a LONG time. Looking forward to seeing how he re-tools next year. Lots of scoring to replace with Swain (probably), Mark, and Pope moving on.

Traore was healthy. He was never hurt. 

1 hour ago, Jordan91 said:

Traore was healthy. He was never hurt. 

Do you care to share a little more?

Props to Jordan for playing with a broken foot. 

5 hours ago, BornOrange said:

Do you care to share a little more?

@Gerry Hamilton has alluded to this and will likely enlighten us when it’s appropriate

Nic Codie grew on me the last couple of weeks. He has qualities that show up when he gets decent minutes. Good passer, good IQ, good shot selection. I think he's a solid piece on a good team. 

9 hours ago, BornOrange said:

Do you care to share a little more?

That’s a Gerry question 

pulled same crap on matas

Edited March 27Mar 27 by Thorn007

11 hours ago, BornOrange said:

Do you care to share a little more?

He was away from the team because of something that happened off the court.