Hi guys, we're back for another Nebraska men's basketball chat. The Huskers are 2-0, but the schedule gets tougher starting Saturday with a home game against Louisiana Tech. Next week sees a trip to california for the Wooden Legacy, and a game at Clemson.

@MattinATL: Another guy to keep an eye on is Evan Taylor. The transfer from Samford is a 6-5 guard who the coaching staff really seems to like.

@MattinATL: They have to defend like they have through the first two games. I really like the way Nebraska has defended, even though it's been against subpar competition, so that has to continue. I think this team is better at defending the 3-point line that last year's squad, and having a healthy Ed Morrow to go with Michael Jacobson and Jordy Tshimanga in the paint gives those guards a better opportunity to lock down guy son the perimeter. Do that, and continue to get some more bench production, and I think NU wins that one.

@ChrisinOmaha: You always have to wonder about that Creighton game. They seem to be in Nebraska's head, for whatever reason, and Greg McDermott has never lost a game to Tim Miles. it's beating a dead horse, but I think if Nebraska can develop its bench they'll have a chance in both games. I like NU's starting 5, but right now the depth isn't there. Wisconsin is good, and I don't think they played their best game last night. It helps having both of those games in Lincoln, though.

@marcus: I think Tai Webster can be one of those guys. He hasn't had to do that yet, but I think he has another gear in him if he needs it. If Gill can break out of his funk, he's a guy with the athleticism to get to the rim against just about anyone.

@Jeff: La. Tech lost a close game at South Carolina to open the season, so they won't be a pushover. They won 23 games last season, and they have three seniors on this year's roster, including two redshirt seniors, and they have size to match Nebraska. Dayton is really good. They're knocking on the door of the top 25, and Archie Miller can really coach. They went down to Alabama earlier this week and got a nice win, but lost one of their better players to a leg injury late in the game. That's an interesting game for the Huskers. One they probably won't be favored in, but win it, and maybe that sparks some momentum. UCLA is another really good team. Lonzo Ball is one of the best freshmen in the country, and they scored about a million points in their opener.

@MattinATL: I agree. This is the most talented team he's had, but the trick, obviously, is making that translate to the court. There are a lot of options there, especially on offense.

@ChrisinOmaha: Ha, well I don't know about improving his draft stock, but Andrew White III has started both of Syracuse's first two games and leads them in scoring at 18 ppg. Shooting 50 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range. There were some pundits in the preseason who thought he wouldn't have a big role with the Orange this year. He's proved them wrong so far.

@Jordan: It's a brutal non-conference schedule. I think they come out of it over .500, only because there are games left against South Dakota, Gardner Webb and Southern. If they lose to Dayton in the first round of the Wooden Legacy, they will probably get Portland the next day, which should be another W. But obviously Creighton, Clemson and Kansas will be favorites against the Huskers. I think 7-5 is reasonable for this team in the non-conference and maybe steal one somewhere to get to 8-4.

@MattinATL: I really think it's the Creighton game, just because the Jays have owned NU the last five years. It's in Lincoln, Creighton will likely be ranked high, and they've already beaten maybe the best team in the Big Ten. If Nebraska can somehow get that one, I think that scares off a lot of demons. They key there though, is to avoid a letdown a few days later against Kansas. You don't want to beat Creighton, then go down to Lawrence and get drilled by 30. Beating Clemson on the road could be a big one too. They have a first-team all-ACC guy in Jaron Blossomgame, but I think Nebraska can match up with them in other areas.

@Moose: He's been good. Probably better than anyone expected through two games. We'll see what happens when the competition gets better and teams start game planning more to stop him.

@MattinATL: Those are the games NU needs to win to build a resume, for sure. Clemson will be favored, but they won't be a huge favorite. Miles said throughout the preseason that he built this schedule with the idea that, if NU can get to 19 or 20 wins, they'll have a good enough resume to get a NCAA Tournament bid. This is one the Huskers could really use to help themselves.

@LB: I agree that he's pressing. I think his head is probably swimming a lot too. He's only been playing basketball for five years, so he has a lot to learn and a short time in which to learn it. He's going to have his bad moments. Even last night against a Division II team, there were a couple times where he grabbed an offensive rebound and immediately brought the ball down to his waist or tried to dribble, and then got it knocked away. I think at this point, if he can protect the rim, grab a few rebounds and not turn it over while he's in there, Miles and company would be happy. But you're right -- he's along way from being ready to bang inside with some of the teams NU will see this year.