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MBB: Stanford vs. Virginia Open Thread

Stanford hosts Virginia in a battle of two teams with similarly inexperienced rosters. The Cardinal looks to build on its season-opening win over San Diego, while the Cavaliers, who are coming off a win over South Carolina Upstate, look to improve to 3-0 before heading to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational.

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1st look at these guys this season

If nothing else, Trotter and Zimmerman logged some hours in the weight room…If Jarrett Mann could shoot free throws he’d average 12 pts/game..defense has been pretty good…offense not so much…not running many plays yet.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

Can't buy a basket

Just as I write that Bright cans a 3…

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Is this the worst FT shooting teaam in the US?

Always a strength under Monty

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Free Throws........

um……I guess they arent really free.

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

Maybe second worst.

I watched Maryland lose to Pitt earlier tonight. Terps started 0-for-7 and finished 14-for-30 from the line. Gross.

by Scott Allen on Nov 18, 2025 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

Hooray, somebody else is out there

Thought I’d be stuck reading my own drivel all night

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Could be a heckuva zone team

Not that Dawk would ever play zone

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Green!!!!!

for 3!

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:08 PM PST reply actions  

What a difference it makes

when there’s a real PG on the floor

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:08 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah no kidding.......

I was wondering about that myself…..didnt seem like anyone was really comfortable with the ball at the beginning.

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:09 PM PST up reply actions  

nice D there

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:11 PM PST reply actions  

And now the O is going

Turning into a decent game

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Knicks v Ws tomorrow night

Good chance to Landry as a pro

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

If I were VA I'd just foul every play

1-8. Wow

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:18 PM PST reply actions  

Finally caught up on DVR.

Went live as Harris made the Cardinal’s first FT. Disappointing end to the half.

by Scott Allen on Nov 18, 2025 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I refuse to believe they can be this bad from the stripe

Other than Mann, I’m certain they’ll get better

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

HUGE..............

Bright!

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:22 PM PST reply actions  

My new favorite Card hoopster

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

I like Trotter personally.....

Like to see the big guys get some love.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Great example of a guy

who is making the most of his opportunity. I think he’ll be a decent contributor this season, even with all the big recruits. He’s added some muscle and looks more confident. Two years ago he was a skinny walk-on who grabbed a few boards if he was lucky and fouled out a lot.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Yup

Quite the drive there towards the end of the half. Too bad he couldn’t finish but everything else looked good.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Looks like Matei Daian

either couldn’t make the roster this season or decided to focus on academics. The fact that he was able to give us a few minutes, boards and even a point or two proves that Dawkins is a genius.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Or not!

Huge shot by Bright!

by Scott Allen on Nov 18, 2025 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

Josh

Glad he’s back

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:40 PM PST reply actions  

Powell has some range!

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Getting sucked in on D.........

errrrgghhh

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Nice board Trotter!

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

Oh, Jarrett...

Just pass the ball, will ya?

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

I'm not a big fan of Mann tonight.

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Harris will start over him at some point

Or get more PT. Much better offensively.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Deeeppppppp Three

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Liking this Brown kid tonight

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah that last shot wasnt so good........

I think he thought he was closer than he was…..

Plus he was too wide open.

Those first two were bombs though.

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Ah, he missed

No more compliments. It’s a jinx, clearly.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Huestis missed but

looked smooth doing it.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

Once again

No more compliments. Good board but should’ve kicked it out. Not in high school any more.

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

How I've missed Marques Johnson

“It’s been a tres punte barrage on the part of the Stanford shooters…”

by Scott Allen on Nov 18, 2025 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

Cardinal doing a great job on the boards.....

both sides

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

Bright!!!!!!!!

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

He has the heart of a lion

and the shot of a Hernandez

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Haha

Zimmermann has the shot of a Lottich

by Scott Allen on Nov 18, 2025 9:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Lottich was a beast

Zimmerman, on the other hand, is not.

by RedOscar on Nov 18, 2025 11:35 PM PST up reply actions  

3-point barrage

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:04 PM PST reply actions  

UVA is helping alot with the TO's

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:08 PM PST reply actions  

OK, it's just UVA

not Duke. But I’m getting way too excited watching these kids play after the past two (bad) seasons of Stanford hoops. What a difference. On the upswing in a i

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

in a big way. hit the send button by mistake

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah usually I dont want football season to end........

but now I wont be too upset when it does.

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

+1

"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." -- Mark Twain

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Well of course....

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Zimmerman! Brown!

What a sequence!

by fifth down on Nov 18, 2025 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

Maples looks pretty empty

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

Holy crap Mann.......

how did you miss that?

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

All Right Now!

Stanford wins. 2-0!

by fifth down on Nov 18, 2025 9:28 PM PST reply actions  

That was great

Bring on Butler

by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 18, 2025 9:28 PM PST reply actions  

Great game........

I’m stoked…….

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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 18, 2025 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

Just got back from the game (and Big Game Rally)

- Yes, it was another empty Maples up in the rafters. People congregated around the mid-court seats a little, but behind the nets were virtual playgrounds for parents to set loose their children
- The empty seats do not bode well, I think, for Stanford Athletics. There used to be a waiting list for season tickets a few years ago, but they were still advertising for season tickets as of last week on the website. All the empty seats up in the rafters, especially behind the nets, used to be season ticket seats.
- 6th Man was much better in attendance and cheering than USD. While they didn’t fill up (and even had Virginia alums/students/fans take up a small section off to the side), they were louder tonight.
- 6th Man shirts are the retro white shirts with the small red stripes that they’ve used in the past. On another note, apparently if you’re a young alum, you can register to be a part of 6th Man as well. Not sure how I feel about that.
- This has got to be the WORST free-throw shooting Stanford team I’ve ever seen. They were 1-for-8 in the first half, while UVA was 5-for-5. Stanford ended the night 6-for-14.
- Drew touched on the free throwing a little in his post-game interview with Coach Dawkins. While I couldn’t hear coach’s response as to why they were shooting so poorly, I did hear Drew say that, having been under Dawkins for two years, he knows that free-throw shooting was definitely not neglected during practices.
- What kept Stanford in the game was its outside shooting. While 5 players did reach double digits, it didn’t seem like it. The two teams were actually neck and neck in 3pt shooting until about the ten minute mark of the second half.
- The game was practically the opposite of the USD game. Stanford was sluggish at the start, but then came gradually roaring back after being down by six points for over five minutes of the first half.
- The shot at half time by Bright seemed so easy that I thought for sure it was going to bounce out, knowing Stanford’s luck.
- I don’t know how much CSN/FSN showed, but there were other alums there other than Landry Fields. I saw Mark Madsen, Rob Little, and Chris Hernandez, to name a few.

by RedOscar on Nov 18, 2025 11:56 PM PST reply actions  


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