[StanfordMatt]

Gave that game away. Leading by 3, 13 seconds left, and we allow them to shoot a 3 to tie the game. We should have fouled and had them score 2 at most from the line. They had too much for us in OT. That Vick guy was unstoppable, making many 3s, from the second half forward.

I think this is a bit harsh. When I think of giving a game away, I think of missed FTs, sloppy turnovers, etc. We didn’t do any of that in the final minutes of regulation. They made a very difficult 3-pointer and sometimes you just have to tip your cap. I also am generally in favor of fouling when up by 3 points, but I think there was still too much time left for that approach in this case. With 9 seconds left (which is when KU attempted the game-tying shot), KU would’ve had time to set up their press after a made FT, force us to make 2 pressure packed FTs and then still have enough time for a decent look afterwards. If I have any gripe, it’s that Daejon didn’t make more use of the final 7 seconds and try to get to the rim a la Tyus Edney, but that’s being very nitpicky.

[StanfordMatt]

Gave that game away. Leading by 3, 13 seconds left, and we allow them to shoot a 3 to tie the game. We should have fouled and had them score 2 at most from the line. They had too much for us in OT. That Vick guy was unstoppable, making many 3s, from the second half forward.

I think this is a bit harsh. When I think of giving a game away, I think of missed FTs, sloppy turnovers, etc. We didn’t do any of that in the final minutes of regulation. They made a very difficult 3-pointer and sometimes you just have to tip your cap. I also am generally in favor of fouling when up by 3 points, but I think there was still too much time left for that approach in this case. With 9 seconds left (which is when KU attempted the game-tying shot), KU would’ve had time to set up their press after a made FT, force us to make 2 pressure packed FTs and then still have enough time for a decent look afterwards. If I have any gripe, it’s that Daejon didn’t make more use of the final 7 seconds and try to get to the rim a la Tyus Edney, but that’s being very nitpicky.