Dive Cuts Live: The non-conference schedule toughens up

With November behind us, so are the littany of Q4 games Missouri scheduled up to open the season. The good news? The Tigers navigated 8 games against lower level teams and weren’t bitten once, leading to them finishing the month undefeated.

The bad news? There’s still a lot to discover with this team with tougher opponents ahead.

In the latest episode of Dive Cuts, Sam and Matt will dissect the month of November and look ahead to Notre Dame and Kansas, the Tigers next two opponents. Join us LIVE on YouTube tonight, December 1st, at 8pm Central.

Summary

In this episode of Dive Cuts, hosts Sam Snelling and Matthew Harris discuss the recent performances of Missouri basketball, focusing on their November schedule and upcoming games against Notre Dame and Kansas. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the impact of player performances, and the importance of scheduling in building a competitive team. The conversation highlights Missouri’s need for improvement in defense and consistency as they face tougher opponents.

Takeaways

Actual legitimate matchups rejuvenate interest in basketball.
Scheduling against weaker teams can hinder team development.
Missouri’s performance against lower-tier teams affects their rankings.
Notre Dame’s roster is developing but still inconsistent.
Missouri needs to focus on defense against Notre Dame’s offense.
Depth in the bench could be crucial for Missouri’s success.
Kansas presents a different challenge with their strong roster.
Missouri’s ability to handle pressure will be tested against Kansas.
The importance of player health and performance in critical games.
Missouri’s upcoming schedule will test their growth and resilience.

Sound bites

“We’ve got actual legitimate matchups this week.”
“Missouri’s advantage is going to be its depth.”
“I think they’ll take a loss in Kansas City.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of November’s Challenges
11:50 Analyzing Notre Dame’s Roster and Potential
21:35 Missouri’s Upcoming Matchup and Strategic Considerations
24:01 Missouri’s Offensive Strategy and Bench Depth
25:54 The Border War: Kansas vs. Missouri
27:15 Kansas’ Key Players and Injuries
29:04 Kansas’ Performance Without Peterson
30:21 Kansas’ Roster Dynamics and Freshman Impact
32:24 Missouri’s Challenges Against Kansas’ Bigs
38:08 Game Predictions and Expectations