cncchris33
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A win (66-62), and 37 minutes of the best basketball of the season, but the final 3 minutes was enough to give you an ulcer. Just an unbelievable lack of focus and composure to close the game, but just enough of the latter to eek out the win.
The Good...
1. I'm not sure we have played a better 37 minutes of basketball all season, especially considering it was on the road where USCe plays well. 55% from the field, 56.6% from 3, and we held USCe to 34% from the field, and 23.5% from 3.
2. Our D really seemed to cover up 85% or so of their looks offensively, and they simply couldn't hit the other 15%. The D is really starting to come together nicely.
3. Derek Reese came to play. 8 pts, 9 rebs, and a clutch FT at the end to make it a 4-pt game. He has really stepped up his level of play and his an important/key player for this team.
4. Officiating was a little all over the place (not shocking with Doug Shows on the floor), but I felt like our guys allowed it to affect their composure at times, Armani in particular. Kudos to him for fighting through it for the most part.
5. Armani played well and was definitely aggressive off the dribble. 11 pts, 2 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls, 1 blk, and only 2 TOs.
6. Kevin Punter stepped up when JRich got into foul trouble.
7. Hubbs was solid, if not spectacular again. 8 pts and 5 rebs in somewhat limited playing time. It seemed Devon Baulkman got some of his minutes, and I can't help but wonder if it has to do with his ability to handle the ball better than RH3 when JRich went to the bench in foul trouble.
The Bad...
1. WTH in the last 3 minutes???
2. A lot of missed FTs that could have helped prematurely end the drama.
3. JRich had 8 TOs. He had some takeover moments, but also one of his worst "PG" games (only 2 assts).
4. Carmichael and Owens are completely lost. Carmichael mentally, and Owens physically. They were pressed into action way to early without proper preparation (not their fault), but they need an offseason in the worst way.
Bottom line...
Another great win on the road. 3-0 on the road in conference play is unbelievable for any team not named UK, but for this collective group of no-names, it's a tribute to their resolve and CDT's coaching ability and motivation. It's someone else every game stepping up and making big shots. Sole possession of 2nd place (UF lost to LSU) and a very winnable home game vs aTm coming up. The schedule is very backloaded, so we need to won these home games.
The Good...
1. I'm not sure we have played a better 37 minutes of basketball all season, especially considering it was on the road where USCe plays well. 55% from the field, 56.6% from 3, and we held USCe to 34% from the field, and 23.5% from 3.
2. Our D really seemed to cover up 85% or so of their looks offensively, and they simply couldn't hit the other 15%. The D is really starting to come together nicely.
3. Derek Reese came to play. 8 pts, 9 rebs, and a clutch FT at the end to make it a 4-pt game. He has really stepped up his level of play and his an important/key player for this team.
4. Officiating was a little all over the place (not shocking with Doug Shows on the floor), but I felt like our guys allowed it to affect their composure at times, Armani in particular. Kudos to him for fighting through it for the most part.
5. Armani played well and was definitely aggressive off the dribble. 11 pts, 2 rebs, 2 assts, 2 stls, 1 blk, and only 2 TOs.
6. Kevin Punter stepped up when JRich got into foul trouble.
7. Hubbs was solid, if not spectacular again. 8 pts and 5 rebs in somewhat limited playing time. It seemed Devon Baulkman got some of his minutes, and I can't help but wonder if it has to do with his ability to handle the ball better than RH3 when JRich went to the bench in foul trouble.
The Bad...
1. WTH in the last 3 minutes???
2. A lot of missed FTs that could have helped prematurely end the drama.
3. JRich had 8 TOs. He had some takeover moments, but also one of his worst "PG" games (only 2 assts).
4. Carmichael and Owens are completely lost. Carmichael mentally, and Owens physically. They were pressed into action way to early without proper preparation (not their fault), but they need an offseason in the worst way.
Bottom line...
Another great win on the road. 3-0 on the road in conference play is unbelievable for any team not named UK, but for this collective group of no-names, it's a tribute to their resolve and CDT's coaching ability and motivation. It's someone else every game stepping up and making big shots. Sole possession of 2nd place (UF lost to LSU) and a very winnable home game vs aTm coming up. The schedule is very backloaded, so we need to won these home games.
