App takes their 6 game win streak to Statesboro. App is 8-3 in 2026, which includes 2 wins against the primary conference title contenders. GaSo is interesting because you look on paper, they are scoring 81 points per game this season, have 3 guys averaging double digits and a 4th at 9.8 per game. However, they have only won 4 games in 2026 with 3 of those being against the bottom 2 teams in the conference and all 3 were close wins. They are 1-4 in past 5 games with their sole win being a 3 point win over ULM. Still, I expect them to be a tough out as they have 2 solid players in Spudd Webb and Applewhite. Moore, along with Webb and Applewhite, like to jack up 3’s. They have over 600 attempts between the three of them this season and average around 34%. They don’t have a large post presence and Applewhite, at 6’7 appears to be their main inside threat. They aren’t particularly good on defense, allowing 80.5 points a game, which ranks 310th in the NCAA. This is a game where we should be able to attack with our bigs and get some open shots for Tot and Jennings. On defense, have to guard the 3 and not let them get hot. Our bigs can handle any penetration. This is a should win and must win, but have to come in ready to attack. Hopefully, there will be some extra motivation from Banks and he goes off. He’s shown some promise the past few games and had 9 against EMU. #BeatStink

App. St. continues it's winning streak... And another positive, we will return home without catching some disease from Stink-land.

Shoot well and we have a chance.

I’m just trying to figure out how a Spudd Webb is 6’4”.

5 teams have 6 losses in the SBC standings.
Much parity in the league. Stink is one of them. It will be 7 Ls after they play App. St.

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

When the mid -range jumper is never practiced anymore, the stats may not be far off.

BambooRdApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 12:36 pm

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

When the mid -range jumper is never practiced anymore, the stats may not be far off.

If, with practice, you hit 40% from 13-ish feet away from the basket, and you hit 30% from beyond the 3 line, wouldn't it make sense to practice the shot that gets more points even if the probability of it going in is a little bit lower?

BambooRdApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 12:36 pm

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

When the mid -range jumper is never practiced anymore, the stats may not be far off.

It’s ironic to see plenty of mid-range jumpers in NBA games, but relatively few in college games.

Bootsy wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 4:08 pm

BambooRdApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 12:36 pm

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

When the mid -range jumper is never practiced anymore, the stats may not be far off.

It’s ironic to see plenty of mid-range jumpers in NBA games, but relatively few in college games.

Only the elite are making it to that level

Our team needs to practice from 15 feet straight in front of the basket.

PoplarHillApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 6:45 pm

Our team needs to practice from 15 feet straight in front of the basket.

You make a great point, but hasn't that ship sailed?

Bootsy wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 8:49 pm

PoplarHillApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 6:45 pm

Our team needs to practice from 15 feet straight in front of the basket.

You make a great point, but hasn't that ship sailed?

Actually the boat is stuck on a sandbar and cannot get "free".
NCAA Basketball Stats - NCAA BB Team Free Throw % | TeamRankings.com https://share.google/pahqfV1WwQq3UcvTU

How important is defense? We are dead last in FT%, we are 60th in 3P shots per game, around 321st in 3P% and we are at 251st in overall FG% yet we can win the Belt.

Bootsy wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 4:08 pm

BambooRdApp wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 12:36 pm

MrCraig wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 10, 2026 11:24 am

Cro-Magnon App wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 09, 2026 3:27 pm

I think the reason some teams shoot so many 3s is that it is easier than practicing the hard work that goes into getting the ball inside and scoring inside.

Possibly. It could also be that statistically, the probability of a three point shot going in is about the same as any shot more than about 2 feet from the basket. And, 3 points is more than 2 points.

When the mid -range jumper is never practiced anymore, the stats may not be far off.

It’s ironic to see plenty of mid-range jumpers in NBA games, but relatively few in college games.

On December 21, 2025 the Chicago Bulls scored 152 points, and beat the Atlanta Hawks, while attempting zero shots between 10 and 24 feet from the basket. The mid-range shot is going extinct because, statistically and analytically, it isn't efficient, even with practice.

We are fortunate because most Sun Belt teams aren’t very deep. They can’t take advantage of our poor foul shooting because if they get in foul trouble, they have to play guys they don’t want to put on the court. That’s what happened with S Alabama.

I want to know why this game is at 8 p.m. ET. The home 6:30 p.m. weekday time is too early IMO, but 8 p.m. is too late.

T-Dog wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 11, 2026 12:32 pm

I want to know why this game is at 8 p.m. ET. The home 6:30 p.m. weekday time is too early IMO, but 8 p.m. is too late.

Take a nap old man

T-Dog wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 11, 2026 12:32 pm

I want to know why this game is at 8 p.m. ET. The home 6:30 p.m. weekday time is too early IMO, but 8 p.m. is too late.

Agree that the 6:30 start is too early. Nearly impossible to get there by the time the game starts. If I can't be there when it starts, I'm staying home.

Who knows why GaSo went with 8:00. Maybe the players don't get out of their work-release programs until 6 or later?