Just a few quick thoughts on last nights's UH/SMU basketball game from Hofheinz Pavilion...
Good for the Cougars in pulling out the 62-59 win. The game wasn't pretty, and at times SMU didn't look like it could hit the side of the barn if they were literally standing at the side of the barn. Cougars did a decent job of shooting the ball, but they had turnover problems, and the UH defense looked downright awful at times....
Fantastic game from red shirt freshman Joseph Young who finished with a career-high 27 points (making 8 of 13 shots -- 4-7 from three point range), two assists, and four rebounds. He seemed to suffer from confidence issues earlier in the season, especially when trying to play point guard, but since he's been away from point guard, his game has lit up. He can hit the long-range jumper with ease, and has this fantastic ability to penetrate the paint where he can finish with the lay-up, or as several times last night, find a big man to dump the ball off to....
TaShawn Thomas had another impressive game, and is playing a good inside game. Nothing seems to faze him during a game, and he's gaining an ability to make a big play when needed, whether it be rebound, drawing a foul, blocking a shot, or making a bucket.
And Jimmie Jones once again came off the bench to run the offense and provide some spark. And he's a real pest on the defensive end of the ball....
On the down side, Darian Thibodeuax continues to be marred in a huge shooting slump, and Alandise Harris seemed to be missing last night, even when he was supposedly on the floor. And the point guard play is still a big issue....
The Coogs are only 13-14 (5-9) this season, but there are some actual signs for hope emerging, and if the recruiting class for next season is as good as it's supposed to be, then the Cougars might end up becoming a force in their last season in C-USA.
P.S.: And one final note, the officiating in C-USA is beyond horrendous.
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