COUGARS

Folks, I've been at high school tournaments that have been run better. We're sitting here watching the Cougars play the University of Oregon and have no access to statistics – at any time. Even gametracker is either way behind or off line. So you're going to have to rely on my stats. The Cougars jumped out to an 11-5 lead, then forgot how to play transition defense - or take care of the ball. In the final 8 minutes, 47 seconds, Oregon scored 17 of its 24 points in transition. Fastbreak layups, transition 5 footers, kick outs for 22-footers. You name it, Oregon scored it. If it wasn't for WSU's 3-point shooting – I have the Cougars 5 of 12 from beyond the arc – this would be ugly. Oh, and the play of Brock Motum off the bench. The freshman had six points – complimenting Klay Thompson's 11 points – and a team-high five rebounds – plus kept two other possessions alive with hustle. But unless WSU takes care of the ball (11 turnovers) and does a better job in transition – and the Cougars keep Malcom Armstead and Tajuan Porter in front of them a little better – it won't have a shot at a comeback. More at the end of the game ...

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