Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
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Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
He had a presence. He could really help down the stretch by giving Mizzou solid play off the bench at the 5 position.
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clemonsonroots
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Well, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Yes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
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Lightning Rod
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
He's a project, but he played decent last night. Along with his stats his presence made it difficult for Vandy to score inside. If he can earn playing time, build some confidence, he'll contribute as much as Phillips and we won't have to put up with Phillips shenanigans.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
He had the best game of his not so great career. When he wasn’t lured out to of the paint on defense he altered shots even if he didn’t block them. He was a problemclemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
The OP said "did some good things", which he did was pointed out.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Well, it's a little late for that.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:49 pmHe's a project, but he played decent last night. Along with his stats his presence made it difficult for Vandy to score inside. If he can earn playing time, build some confidence, he'll contribute as much as Phillips and we won't have to put up with Phillips shenanigans.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
It's never too late!onemizzou wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 17:52 pmWell, it's a little late for that.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:49 pmHe's a project, but he played decent last night. Along with his stats his presence made it difficult for Vandy to score inside. If he can earn playing time, build some confidence, he'll contribute as much as Phillips and we won't have to put up with Phillips shenanigans.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
This. I agree.woofy25 wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 14:18 pmHe had the best game of his not so great career. When he wasn’t lured out to of the paint on defense he altered shots even if he didn’t block them. He was a problemclemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Burns did some nice things. Hope he gets more minutes to improve.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:49 pmHe's a project, but he played decent last night. Along with his stats his presence made it difficult for Vandy to score inside. If he can earn playing time, build some confidence, he'll contribute as much as Phillips and we won't have to put up with Phillips shenanigans.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
The problem we need more from Burns to help us down the stretch.
You just can't depend on the unpredictable Phillips for a full game.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Phillips just isn't very hoops bright. He keeps bringing the ball down low -- even on a late dunk attempt. He just had to reach the ball far behind his head for a thunder dunk and got blocked. I guess he thinks thunder dunks count for more points?straight out of st louis robert ave wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 18:41 pmBurns did some nice things. Hope he gets more minutes to improve.Lightning Rod wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:49 pmHe's a project, but he played decent last night. Along with his stats his presence made it difficult for Vandy to score inside. If he can earn playing time, build some confidence, he'll contribute as much as Phillips and we won't have to put up with Phillips shenanigans.dhsux wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:18 pmYes he was better but not what I would call "good".icon wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 13:16 pmWell, he tied for the team lead in rebounds with 7, blocked a shot and scored 3 points. And only 1 TO. Progress.clemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.
The problem we need more from Burns to help us down the stretch.
You just can't depend on the unpredictable Phillips for a full game.
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
He has to get minutes, especially in tight games like last night. Spend the summer eating steak and cheesecake and strength training and quickness drills. He's too (bleep) big to not work with.
Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
They were up 19 when he left the game for good. We all know what happened after that.
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Re: Burns did some good things against Vanderbilt
Yes, he was a problem.woofy25 wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 14:18 pmHe had the best game of his not so great career. When he wasn’t lured out to of the paint on defense he altered shots even if he didn’t block them. He was a problemclemonsonroots wrote: ↑19 Feb 2026 12:51 pm Not to be negative, but I really didn't see much but mistakes from him. Bad shot on a three, an awful pass. He has this unicorn height/length/athletic look to him, but his basketball sense and/or confidence is just not there yet.