Texas Southern Basketball Thread

TXSUDFWTIGER said:
Wow, may the odds be in our favor lol .... this has to be one of the hardest pre-conference schedules.  Now this could go two ways.  We can either be too beat up by conference play and just totally fall flat or we can breeze through it b/c we've been pushed to a higher dimension of play.  What cha think?
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I agree... One of the toughest schedules I can recall us playing. 

It depends on the person, but it's the coaches (all of them) job to make sure these kids keep their head up no matter what. I strongly believe better competition yields greater performance as you're used to the "bigger, better, & faster" teams. We just can't underestimate our own conference and get too big headed and lose in-conference. At all. 

Dominate, dominate, dominate. 15+ point wins all through conference play and we turn heads. Several 100+ point games at H&PE + dunks + opposing teams fouling out = a packed H&PE Arena. I expect a lot, I know.
 
Nelson said:
I agree... One of the toughest schedules I can recall us playing. 

It depends on the person, but it's the coaches (all of them) job to make sure these kids keep their head up no matter what. I strongly believe better competition yields greater performance as you're used to the "bigger, better, & faster" teams. We just can't underestimate our own conference and get too big headed and lose in-conference. At all. 

Dominate, dominate, dominate. 15+ point wins all through conference play and we turn heads. Several 100+ point games at H&PE + dunks + opposing teams fouling out = a packed H&PE Arena. I expect a lot, I know.
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I agree, I can't wait to the final roster is revealed. I think it will be late August/early Sept.

And we're two alumnus who are thriving intellectually and career wise .... we want nothing but the best for things we're affiliated with.  But trust me we're not that bad .... I've seen co-workers (with their desk looking like their campus bookstore threw up all over it) come to work depressed b/c their alma mater didn't win rivalry or other big games.   See that's never happened to me, I might be temporarily a little teed off at times but symptoms of depression ... no sir lol.  I'm able to put things in perspective but still have high expectations.
 
Never count out a late addition like we got with DD Scarver last year. We'll know more info as the season draws near.

I get mad after a loss personally... for the rest of the day. I think @[tsuball10] is the same way lol but just like you I know there are more games left to be played and it's on to the next one
 
Nelson said:
Never count out a late addition like we got with DD Scarver last year. We'll know more info as the season draws near.

I get mad after a loss personally... for the rest of the day. I think @[tsuball10] is the same way lol but just like you I know there are more games left to be played and it's on to the next one
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I hear ya but some of my co-workers "bad mood" extends past just a day, it's usually for a few days.  They get themselves overly worked up, the worst are the Aggies Alumni (not all but most I work with so I'm clear) I would say. Being an Aggie is like a religion to them circled around their god "A&M" ... just strange and ridiculous.

Being passionate for your favorite team make sports fun and more interesting, but some definitely take it too far. For example, I've seen fans on Youtube (college and pro) fight each other and things, they let their passion disable their common sense and courtesies.
 
TigerFans said:
Here's the list of non-conference games compiled so far:
Thu, Nov 20 @ University of Tennessee Vols (source - http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/...sched.html)
Sat, Nov 22 @ Norfolk State Spartans (source - http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/nsu-releases-201415-mens-hoop-schedule)
Wed, Nov 26 @ SMU Mustangs (source - http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-bask...14aaa.html)
Mon, Dec 1 @ Baylor Bears (source - http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college...season.ece)
Fri, Dec 12 @ Florida (source - http://www.onlygators.com/07/30/2014/flo...-schedule/)
Tue, Dec 23 @ Auburn (as part of a multi-year contract?) (source - http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/auburn/basketball/men/article_04fe41b0-0e21-11e4-8e61-001a4bcf6878.html & https://twitter.com/AUBlog/status/496699975519436800)
Sun, Dec 28 @ Kansas State Wildcats (source - http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-bas...14aab.html)

UNCONFIRMED DATES, BUT CONFIRMED GAMES (Source - http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/08/04/college-basketball-countdown-no-68-texas-southern/13528521/):
??? @? Indiana
??? @? New Mexico State

Added the Norfolk State Game
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New game:
Fri, Nov 14 @ Eastern Washington Eagles (source - http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/aug/13/ewu-basketball-to-open-season-at-home/)
 
Here's the list of non-conference games compiled so far:
Fri, Nov 14 @ Eastern Washington Eagles (source - http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/au...n-at-home/)
Thu, Nov 20 @ University of Tennessee Vols (source - http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/...sched.html)
Sat, Nov 22 @ Norfolk State Spartans (source - http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/nsu-rele...p-schedule)
Wed, Nov 26 @ SMU Mustangs (source - http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-bask...14aaa.html)
Mon, Dec 1 @ Baylor Bears (source - http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college...season.ece)
Fri, Dec 12 @ Florida Gators (source - http://www.onlygators.com/07/30/2014/flo...-schedule/)
Tue, Dec 23 @ Auburn Tigers (as part of a multi-year contract?) (source - http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/aubu...f6878.html & https://twitter.com/AUBlog/status/496699975519436800)
Sun, Dec 28 @ Kansas State Wildcats (source - http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-bas...14aab.html)
Tue, Dec 30 @ New Mexico State Aggies (source - http://www.nmstatesports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1900&SPID=585&SPSID=9578&DB_OEM_ID=1900 h/t @[tsuball10])

UNCONFIRMED DATES, BUT CONFIRMED GAMES (Source - http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca...3528521/):
??? @? Indiana

Added New Mexico State game & date
 
Here's the list of non-conference games compiled so far:


Fri, Nov 14 @ Eastern Washington Eagles (source - http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/au...n-at-home/)
Thu, Nov 20 @ University of Tennessee Vols (source - http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/...sched.html)
Sat, Nov 22 @ Norfolk State Spartans (source - http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/nsu-rele...p-schedule)
Wed, Nov 26 @ SMU Mustangs (source - http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-bask...14aaa.html)
Mon, Dec 1 @ Baylor Bears (source - http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college...season.ece)
Fri, Dec 12 @ Florida Gators (source - http://www.onlygators.com/07/30/2014/flo...-schedule/)
Sat, Dec 20 @ Michigan State (source - http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/interactive/article/20140821/gw02/308210062/2014-15-Michigan-State-basketball-schedule-Spartans-play-Wolverines-Feb-1-Feb-17?nclick_check=1)
Tue, Dec 23 @ Auburn Tigers (as part of a multi-year contract?) (source - http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/aubu...f6878.html & https://twitter.com/AUBlog/status/496699975519436800)
Sun, Dec 28 @ Kansas State Wildcats (source - http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-bas...14aab.html)
Tue, Dec 30 @ New Mexico State Aggies (source - http://www.nmstatesports.com/SportSelect...EM_ID=1900 h/t tsuball10)

UNCONFIRMED DATES, BUT CONFIRMED GAMES (Source - http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca...3528521/):
??? @? Indiana


Added Michigan State game
 
Mike Davis at it again, commits Chris Thomas, Deverell Biggs, bolsters Texas Southern http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/08/22/mike-davis-dismissed-stars-chris-thomas-deverell-biggs/13534241/

Some coaches have a niche when it comes to recruiting. John Calipari's mastered reeling in one-and-done freshmen at Kentucky. Fred Hoiberg's the king of hauling in ready-to-breakout eligible transfers.

At Texas Southern, coach Mike Davis has made the Houston campus a destination for second-chance players.
 
Mike Davis re-loads Texas Southern with a Big Ten transfer and former five-star prospect
Mike Davis has done a nice job competing in the SWAC at Texas Southern by taking on transfers that many other coaches wouldn’t think twice about.

The former Indiana coach might not be able to recruit high-level athletes and talented players out of high school to the low-major program, but he’s made a big mark taking risks on certain players.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/23/mike-davis-reloads-texas-southern-with-a-big-ten-transfer-and-former-five-star-prospect-chris-thomas-deverell-biggs/
 
So let's get this listed:
Chris Thomas, G, 6'5"
Deverell Biggs, PG, 6'0"
Nick Shepherd, F, 6'9"
Nevin Johnson, SF, 6'5"
Tonnie Collier, SF, 6'8"
Malcolm Riley, SF, 6'5"
Candido Sa, C/PF, 6'8"
David Blanks, PG, 6'3"
Giovonni Mack, PG, 5'10" (not a transfer)

Previously mentioned transfers:
Joey Gripper, PG, 6'1"
A.J. Lynch, PG, 6'2"
 
Our game against Baylor will be on ESPNU: http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/bay-m-baskbl-sched.html
 
Here's the list of non-conference games compiled so far:
Fri, Nov 14 @ Eastern Washington Eagles (source - http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/au...n-at-home/)
Mon, Nov 17 @ Indiana Hoosiers (source - http://www.insidethehall.com/2014-2015-indiana-basketball-schedule/)
Thu, Nov 20 @ University of Tennessee Vols (source - http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/...sched.html)
Sat, Nov 22 @ Norfolk State Spartans (source - http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/nsu-rele...p-schedule)
Wed, Nov 26 @ SMU Mustangs (source - http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-bask...14aaa.html)
Mon, Dec 1 @ Baylor Bears (source - http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college...season.ece)
Fri, Dec 12 @ Florida Gators (source - http://www.onlygators.com/07/30/2014/flo...-schedule/)
Sat, Dec 20 @ Michigan State Spartans (source - http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/interactive/article/20140821/gw02/308210062/2014-15-Michigan-State-basketball-schedule-Spartans-play-Wolverines-Feb-1-Feb-17?nclick_check=1)
Tue, Dec 23 @ Auburn Tigers (as part of a multi-year contract?) (source - http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/aubu...f6878.html & https://twitter.com/AUBlog/status/496699975519436800)
Sun, Dec 28 @ Kansas State Wildcats (source - http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-bas...14aab.html)
Tue, Dec 30 @ New Mexico State Aggies (source - http://www.nmstatesports.com/SportSelect...EM_ID=1900 h/t tsuball10)

UNCONFIRMED DATES, BUT CONFIRMED GAMES (Source - http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nca...3528521/):
None.


Added Indiana game
 
Are you guys still interested in new players keep an eye on Maurice Taylor he is a transfer from North Carolina A&T a 6-7 200 SG/SF can play point guard if needed!!!!! He is on twitter!!!!
 
dal4018 said:
Are you guys still interested in new players keep an eye on Maurice Taylor he is a transfer from North Carolina A&T a 6-7 200 SG/SF can play point guard if needed!!!!! He is on twitter!!!!
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Has he or anyone reached out to the athletics department about him?
 
Texas Southern University is interested in signing junior shooting guard Zach Lofton, the former Columbia Heights star who recently was dismissed by Gophers coach Richard Pitino.
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http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26898852/charley-walters-joel-maturi-nailed-it-hiring-jerry

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/66430/zach-lofton
 
Chron.com Area college basketball preview capsules: http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/11/area-college-basketball-preview-capsules/
 
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