11-18-2021, 06:19 AM | #1 |
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Thursday, November 18th, 2021
7:00 PM Fifth Third Arena ESPN+ Presbyterian (KP #258) opened the season with an 11-point loss at Clemson (KP #54) but have since rebounded to beat VMI in OT (KP #240) and The Citadel in double OT (KP #198) at home. They're led by the 2021 Big South Freshman of the Year 6'4 G Rayshon Harrison who is averaging 22, 7 & 4 so far, albeit on poor shooting numbers (33% FG, 20% 3FG). They return all 5 starters from last season's 7-15 squad, but have opted to bring last season's starting center, 6'9 Owen McCormack, off the bench to create a more athletic starting 5 this year where all players range between 6'4 & 6'7. They've not shot the ball well as a team (36% FG, 22% 3FG) but have made up for it by crashing the offensive glass where they average 17 offensive boards/game. They currently rank #346 on KenPom for Adjusted Tempo. The Bearcats are 14 point favorites going into this evening. Last edited by Queens_NYC; 11-18-2021 at 06:25 AM. |
11-18-2021, 08:36 AM | #2 | |
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Wondering if Vik gets held out again just to make sure he can play in the next game. He seemed ready to roll last game already but it's definitely not worth the risk right now |
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11-18-2021, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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From Wes's post game Tuesday, going to assume Vik is out tonight. McGinnis as well.
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11-18-2021, 09:45 AM | #5 | |
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Edit: Vik expected to play, per Wes Miller according to this tweet. https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/sta...52843818921991 Last edited by skyblade; 11-18-2021 at 09:58 AM. |
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11-18-2021, 10:09 AM | #6 | |
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Figured they'd just keep him out until Illinois. |
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11-18-2021, 10:20 AM | #8 |
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On one hand you gotta say a few more days is helpful...but on the other hand you have to say a rolled ankle is still gonna be a potential future problem so a few days is not all that much more recover time. I would probably play it safe but also not a big difference. And I would not mind getting Vik a bit more playing time before Illinois. CAtch 22
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11-18-2021, 10:44 AM | #9 |
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I would like to see some an uptick in offensive efficiency in this one. I'd like to see Oguama get over the 20 minute mark. If Vic is full go, I want to see mostly a trio of the bigs with Vic, Koval, and Oguama.
Less long 2's off the bounce would be nice. DDJ is taking 5+ per game himself and its just not what we're looking for. He's taken 16 already this year, he only took 53 all of last year. |
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I have the same feeling about Mason's 3 balls. I want him shooting (a LOT)...but not just because he can get a shot off. The accuracy plummets when it's forced or off balance or on the run etc. I like the pace we play but we can maximize the difference between good and bad shots. Not every time...but more than we do currently. |
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