[TheFarm07]

I’m curious as to what folks think of the 1Q. Seems like everything was going fine, under control….until it wasn’t. 

Obviously they got hot and our D took a while to figure things out—not too many other explanations for giving up 25 pts.  What else did folks see?

Kind of underscores the point that even a team that’s .500 in conference play can go off on you at any time.

For me, Oregon State over the last few years has been a very streaky team, highly dependent on how well they shoot the ball. When they shoot it well, like they did in the first quarter yesterday, they are a very dangerous squad and can put up points as well as anyone. The long line of shooters that has come through Corvallis from Wiese to Pivec to Goodman to Von Oelhoffen underscores the plethora of highly skilled guards and wings that can score in bunches from long range.

However, if a team can shut down their shooting and/if they go cold, then they are more vulnerable as their inside game is not as deep. Yes, they have had Gulich and Hamblin in the past, but if you can get them in foul trouble, then they don't really have too much depth in their post game that you have to really be too concerned with.

As a result, the loss of Taylor Jones is really significant for them IMO, leaving Kennedy Brown as their only real threat inside. They have Mitrovic, but she's not a consistent scoring presence yet.

I think their recruiting class coming in next year will address this weakness as their two top-10 recruits Gardiner and Beers are forwards who look like they have good post scoring skills. With Jones presumedly healthy again, I think they will be a much more well-rounded team next year.

[TheFarm07]

I’m curious as to what folks think of the 1Q. Seems like everything was going fine, under control….until it wasn’t. 

Obviously they got hot and our D took a while to figure things out—not too many other explanations for giving up 25 pts.  What else did folks see?

Kind of underscores the point that even a team that’s .500 in conference play can go off on you at any time.

For me, Oregon State over the last few years has been a very streaky team, highly dependent on how well they shoot the ball. When they shoot it well, like they did in the first quarter yesterday, they are a very dangerous squad and can put up points as well as anyone. The long line of shooters that has come through Corvallis from Wiese to Pivec to Goodman to Von Oelhoffen underscores the plethora of highly skilled guards and wings that can score in bunches from long range.

However, if a team can shut down their shooting and/if they go cold, then they are more vulnerable as their inside game is not as deep. Yes, they have had Gulich and Hamblin in the past, but if you can get them in foul trouble, then they don't really have too much depth in their post game that you have to really be too concerned with.

As a result, the loss of Taylor Jones is really significant for them IMO, leaving Kennedy Brown as their only real threat inside. They have Mitrovic, but she's not a consistent scoring presence yet.

I think their recruiting class coming in next year will address this weakness as their two top-10 recruits Gardiner and Beers are forwards who look like they have good post scoring skills. With Jones presumedly healthy again, I think they will be a much more well-rounded team next year.