HARVARDDADGRAD
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Reg: 01-21-14
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01-22-19 11:45 AM - Post#273335
In response to AntiUngvar
This was a tough matchup for Spencer. Howard has strong, long and active guards. Harvard started Bryce and Christian as guards, and with Noah Kirkwood unavailable, Coach used Rio Haskett and then Spencer to spell Bryce and Christian.
In five minutes of court time - all in the first half - Spencer handled the point, and missed the only shot he took (0 assists, 0 rebounds, 0 steals). His contribution was not to turn the ball over and get some rest for Bryce and Christian. During that time Harvard's 10 point lead shrunk to 7.
I expect that we would have seen Noah before Rio and Spencer, had Noah been available.
Spencer has talent, is smart and plays under control, especially for a freshman. In some games, Tommy paired Spencer with Noah as second team guards, but the return of Bryce changes things. Also, Spencer played ahead of Corey yesterday in the first half, but not in the second half.
Spencer should not be overlooked though. He is probably the best FT shooter on the team (likely >90% territory) and he has shown that he can shoot from long range. He also penetrates well, and is always looking to pass. With the return of Bryce and possibly Seth, Spencer is not needed to be looking to shoot.
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