House(d) on Hoops: UConn v. Cincinnati Recap

This is a new DomeSite feature we like to call "House(d) on Hoops" where noted hoopologist Conrad "Hyper Hoopies" House(d) (pictured left) spreads the basketball wisdom. It's like Larry King's old column from USA Today only the observations are more obvious. The views expressed below are not necessarily those of the DomeSite. Gather these pearls of wisdom, sports fans.


This was a nice win. Dome- you continue to provide the worst hoops analysis in the world, but at least you are consistent. It is amazing that you have a better chance to win when you make free throws (32-37).

Price was erratic and in foul trouble and Dyson was invisible in 1st half. there is no one else to go to except Austrie. Yes, he had three possessions in a row that lead to a 6-0 run, but there is no one else to turn to. Rickey Moore is not walking through that door, Khalid is not walking through that door.

Cincy is a decent team. [DomeSite note: Cincinnati is 9-10 with an RPI of 109] Athletic, good guards, Vaughn is legit and they have a few big guys to rebound. That was a tough crowd, rowdy environment. There are no easy road games in the BE. This win is a great confidence booster going into Indiana.

Have you ever seen more teams make more threes against one team (UConn)? Unreal. I'd love to see the 3 pt percentage against UConn. [DomeSite note: 37.1% making UConn 257th in the Division I]

Wiggins (another guy who sucks according to Dome) was the difference, along with Thabeet, who is playing great.

The defense was solid and Dyson hit 3's when they needed them. I was surprised that JC didn't stick with the zone more often because that was effective.

That block that Dyson had on the guy on a semi-breakaway was unreal. It kills me that this team has been so mediocre when you see plays like this or the 2 hands block Stanley had at Seton Hall. There is serious talent here, but it rarely comes together.

Indiana can really shoot. that is what worries me. Dyson needs to get very aggressive with Gordon and try to hinder his scoring. Wiggins can also try to slow him, but no one has been able to yet. Thabeet needs to stay out of foul trouble because DJ White will go at him early. UConn needs to start fast, like in Cincy tonight.