Florida A&M

Queens_NYC · 12-14-2021, 10:14 AM

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
7:00 PM
Fifth Third Arena
ESPN+

The Rattlers (NET #322/KP #297) are 2-6 with their only wins coming against non-D1 competition. They're just two days removed from a 7-point loss against Akron, but the rest of their losses have come by double-digit margins.

They're a poor offensive/scoring team and take the 3rd-most 2-point shots/game in the country at the moment. They only take 15 3s/game and shoot them at a poor 27% clip.

What they lack in ability, they make up for experience, as 4 of the 5 starters from their last game are either in their 4th or 5th year with the program.

The Bearcats are 19.5 point favorites tonight as this marks the first of 3 home games that will conclude their 21/22 OOC schedule.

**sedziobs** · 12-14-2021, 04:34 PM

Florida A&M should be our easiest game remaining on the schedule. They force a lot of turnovers, which makes them an above average defensive team. Two players (MJ Randolph and Bryce Moragne) have steal rates of 4.4 or better (we don't have anyone above 3). They struggle to score though. No player averaging 15+ minutes has an ORtg above 90. The offense runs through Randolph, who as a decent assist rate and gets to the line a lot where he shoots 81%. He had 27 pts, 6 assists, 7 reb at Kansas St where the Rattlers had the lead with 13 mins left. The entire team shoots it well from the stripe at 76%.

This is a game we should play a disciplined pack line and try not to foul. On offense the focus should be on taking care of the ball. With how bad they are at defensive rebounding, fouling, and shot blocking, we need to be sure to get something up every possession. We should win regardless of our game plan, but I would like to see some evidence that we are scouting opponents. I haven't really seen much of that this season.

skyblade · 12-14-2021, 04:47 PM

Should be a comfortable win, but if you want a reason to worry, they prevent teams from taking many twos and force them to shoot a lot of threes. They don't force teams into a poor three point shooting percentage, but with our (lack of) shooters, that may not matter.

If we get complacent and start chucking up the threes they give us and missing, this could be closer than expected. On the other hand, it could be a good opportunity for guys like Davenport, MAW and Mason to see the ball go in the net from beyond the arc. Avoid TO's and make some open shots and we should win easily.

Bcatfollower · 12-14-2021, 06:10 PM

I missed the beginning, what was the starting five?

skyblade · 12-14-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcatfollower

I missed the beginning, what was the starting five?

Same as every other game. DDJ, MAW, Newman, JD and Ado.

Also Mason not dressed with a hip injury.

skyblade · 12-14-2021, 06:23 PM

Saunders hurt, basically walked off the court before the play was blown dead. With Mason out, it's time for McGinnis to show his stuff.

skyblade · 12-14-2021, 06:27 PM

Well Saunders right back on the court, must not have been much of an injury.

Our most successful lineup so far was with Hensley at the 3 and Vik at the 4.

Bcatfollower · 12-14-2021, 06:38 PM

To many substitutions. Let some guys play.

**sedziobs** · 12-14-2021, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyblade

Our most successful lineup so far was with Hensley at the 3 and Vik at the 4.

And Koval at the 5. That trio spaces the floor and moves the ball.

Bcatfollower · 12-14-2021, 07:53 PM

CJ Anthony looks like he can play.

12-14-2021, 10:14 AM	#1
Queens_NYC Epic Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 1,655	Florida A&M Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 7:00 PM Fifth Third Arena ESPN+ The Rattlers (NET #322/KP #297) are 2-6 with their only wins coming against non-D1 competition. They're just two days removed from a 7-point loss against Akron, but the rest of their losses have come by double-digit margins. They're a poor offensive/scoring team and take the 3rd-most 2-point shots/game in the country at the moment. They only take 15 3s/game and shoot them at a poor 27% clip. What they lack in ability, they make up for experience, as 4 of the 5 starters from their last game are either in their 4th or 5th year with the program. The Bearcats are 19.5 point favorites tonight as this marks the first of 3 home games that will conclude their 21/22 OOC schedule.

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12-14-2021, 04:34 PM	#2
sedziobs Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 2,395	Florida A&M should be our easiest game remaining on the schedule. They force a lot of turnovers, which makes them an above average defensive team. Two players (MJ Randolph and Bryce Moragne) have steal rates of 4.4 or better (we don't have anyone above 3). They struggle to score though. No player averaging 15+ minutes has an ORtg above 90. The offense runs through Randolph, who as a decent assist rate and gets to the line a lot where he shoots 81%. He had 27 pts, 6 assists, 7 reb at Kansas St where the Rattlers had the lead with 13 mins left. The entire team shoots it well from the stripe at 76%. This is a game we should play a disciplined pack line and try not to foul. On offense the focus should be on taking care of the ball. With how bad they are at defensive rebounding, fouling, and shot blocking, we need to be sure to get something up every possession. We should win regardless of our game plan, but I would like to see some evidence that we are scouting opponents. I haven't really seen much of that this season.

12-14-2021, 04:47 PM	#3
skyblade Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,790	Should be a comfortable win, but if you want a reason to worry, they prevent teams from taking many twos and force them to shoot a lot of threes. They don't force teams into a poor three point shooting percentage, but with our (lack of) shooters, that may not matter. If we get complacent and start chucking up the threes they give us and missing, this could be closer than expected. On the other hand, it could be a good opportunity for guys like Davenport, MAW and Mason to see the ball go in the net from beyond the arc. Avoid TO's and make some open shots and we should win easily.

12-14-2021, 06:10 PM	#4
Bcatfollower Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,218	I missed the beginning, what was the starting five?

12-14-2021, 06:23 PM	#6
skyblade Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,790	Saunders hurt, basically walked off the court before the play was blown dead. With Mason out, it's time for McGinnis to show his stuff.

12-14-2021, 06:27 PM	#7
skyblade Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,790	Well Saunders right back on the court, must not have been much of an injury. Our most successful lineup so far was with Hensley at the 3 and Vik at the 4.

12-14-2021, 06:38 PM	#8
Bcatfollower Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,218	To many substitutions. Let some guys play.

12-14-2021, 07:53 PM	#10
Bcatfollower Epic Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,218	CJ Anthony looks like he can play.