91Quake
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11-06-23 06:55 PM - Post#358794
In response to TheLine
6PM start for those of us (like me) not paying attention!
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 07:02 PM - Post#358795
In response to 91Quake
Rousing Penn ad to start the broadcast.
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 07:04 PM - Post#358796
In response to Penndemonium
I See Slajchert, Spinonso, Perkins, Holland, and Thrower to start (I think).
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 07:04 PM - Post#358797
In response to Penndemonium
First 3 scores: Spinoso, Perkins, and Thrower.
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10Q
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11-06-23 07:12 PM - Post#358799
In response to Penndemonium
Augie Gerheart is in the house!
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91Quake
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11-06-23 07:20 PM - Post#358800
In response to 10Q
Thrower needs to save some of those makes!
Defense will determine how this team will do this year.
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 07:27 PM - Post#358801
In response to Penndemonium
Perkins looking like a keeper.
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OldBig5
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11-06-23 07:38 PM - Post#358802
In response to Penndemonium
Perkins looking like a keeper.
Yes he does although I missed the beginning. Quick and seems a decent shot.
Turned it on with Penn up 30-9 just in time to see Polonowski miss three threes and give up an and one on the other end. But now things have settled down.
It's sexist but Megan Birdsong is pleasing to my old eyes. And I am sure she will be a competent sidelibne reporter also.
Assume Bucknell will be much more of a test.
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OldBig5
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11-06-23 07:40 PM - Post#358803
In response to 91Quake
Defense will determine how this team will do this year.
Yes, unfortunately there are some signs against this lower level competition that it will be s struggle. I think the solution is playing a lot of guys and keeping the pressure on. Might give up some free throws but so be it.
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OldBig5
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11-06-23 07:42 PM - Post#358804
In response to OldBig5
Looked it up and Bucknell is picked near or at the bottom of the Patriot League. John Griffin III is their new coach.
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 07:44 PM - Post#358806
In response to Penndemonium
The Palestra looks pretty empty. It's pretty quiet here on this board too.
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OldBig5
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11-06-23 07:46 PM - Post#358807
In response to Penndemonium
The Palestra looks pretty empty. It's pretty quiet here on this board too.
Who could have predicted that John Jay would not be a good draw.
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penn nation
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11-06-23 08:08 PM - Post#358809
In response to OldBig5
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Who could have predicted that John Jay would not be a good draw.
Can't draw--maybe that's why JJ didn't sign the Declaration of Independence.
I do Bar Mitzvahs, too.
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OldBig5
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11-06-23 08:11 PM - Post#358810
In response to penn nation
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Who could have predicted that John Jay would not be a good draw.
Can't draw--maybe that's why JJ didn't sign the Declaration of Independence.
I do Bar Mitzvahs, too.
Did not know that. About JJ. Or you.
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20Penn14
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11-06-23 08:48 PM - Post#358814
In response to Penndemonium
Having the band and students behind the visiting basket really makes the Penn side look empty on TV
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slane
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11-06-23 09:07 PM - Post#358817
In response to 20Penn14
For what it’s worth: Holland 7-7 with 16 pts in 16 minutes and Laz 4-4
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Penndemonium
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11-06-23 09:12 PM - Post#358818
In response to OldBig5
Player and team observations...
Perkins - strong and confident for a Freshman. Made several threes and already one of our more impactful players. He has an upperclassman body. It would be NBA-like if he gets a bit more chiseled. Newcomer of the year.
Slajchert - Looks a lot like last year, but shows a bit more leadership and physical strength. His 3 pt shot looks slightly more grooved. Clearly our team leader. Wasn't under much pressure today.
Spinoso - Looks a bit stronger and more confident than last year, but still has a pretty rough time finishing from point blank. His finishes seem to hit the back of the rim a bit too hard for a friendly roll. That guy really needs to practice lofting/rolling the ball off his fingers. He would be a killer if he could make the baby hook or 5 foot lofted layup off the glass. He's still our most important defensive anchor.
Gerhart - Really looks like Spinoso of the future for us. Upperclassman physicality, good hustle, and pretty good defense. He looks like he could be a strong rebounder for us and develop on offense in the future. I'd like to see him move more explosively off-the ball on offense and generally on defense. Good work on boxing out, setting screens, and making passes. He made a great cut off the pick and roll in the second half for a slam too.
Thrower - Looks good on offense, not great on defense yet. Lots of range and a nice looking shot. Can become a real player. Would like to see him in higher gear on defense. He looked like a bit of a statue on defense.
Walter - Some nice minutes. Good hustle and movement, and good effort on defense. Seemed to generally make the right play at a given time. Will be a good role player for us. Would like to see him develop more strength and a faster clock speed (like Laz).
Polonowski - a bit early to judge, but I could see him developing into a nice player. Good motor on defense, but can still step up his speed a bit more. Will need to develop some more utility on offense.
McMullen - made a good fast drive to the hoop, but his shot doesn't look like one we could rely on.
Holland - a few good moments, and has a balance of size, speed, and defensive potential that we will need. Not imposing himself, but definitely contributing.
Smith - a bit stronger and more aggressive this year. A good contributor whenever he's on the floor. Even handled the ball a bit in the last few minutes of the game, and broke the pressure.
Laz - as always, very active when he is on the court. That put him in touch for some nice cutbacks and a dunk. He always looks alert and makes a lot of cuts. Always at work for a rebound, even before a shot goes up. Some of our other players could learn from watching his activity level on tape.
Ubochi - wow he is tall and long. I loved that he kept his whole wingspan up on defense the whole time. That is such a deterrent for the other team. The team switched to zone as soon as he came in, and he occupies a lot of space in the middle. I liked his hustle for rebounds, though he needs to develop his position sooner and have a bit more physical authority in cleaning out the paint earlier. He hustled to box out, but only after he saw the ball in the air. He would be very valuable to us if he continuously pushes people off the blocks. He is a potential shot-blocking menace.
Chambers - hit the cheesesteak 3 pointer!
Hsu - love his motor in the few minutes. Very twitchy movement. Would love to see more of our players develop that.
Would have liked to see Brown. Was he injured?
This was a bit too much of a blowout to really assess our team. The team moved the ball very quickly, but that was partly because of the big advantage they had. It will be interesting to see how this team operates in more patient half-court sets. It was hilarious to watch the Freshman trying to figure out the Red and Blue arm movement. Loved the joyful water bottle shower of Gerhart during the post-game interview!
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weinhauers_ghost
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John Jay
11-06-23 11:01 PM - Post#358832
In response to Penndemonium
According to the ESPN box score, attendance was an abysmal 636.
I saw the last eight minutes of the first half and the rest of the game. Nice to see such efficiency from Holland. Perkins looked good, if a little bit out of control at times. Gerhart and Walter look like they've got some skills, though both need to get stronger. I am intrigued by Ubochi and hope he fights his way into the rotation. Thrower still needs to slow down and let the game come to him.
This is a young team that doesn't have a lot of game experience. I think they're going to be inconsistent, but there's potential.
Edited by weinhauers_ghost on 11-06-23 11:08 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Penndemonium
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John Jay
11-07-23 02:56 AM - Post#358840
In response to weinhauers_ghost
Ubochi was active blocking or altering shots. It pulled him out of position a few times from rebounding. He needs to practice clearing out the paint even before the shot goes up. He also needs to develop his base so he can push people with more force and get loose balls without bending at the waist. He was in the mix for some rebounds where he just didn't occupy quite enough space. With his wingspan, he could be a monster on the boards.
I actually liked Gerhart quite a bit, considering this was his first game as a Quaker freshman. He looked as good as any Freshman big that I can remember. The competition was definitely a factor.
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91Quake
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11-07-23 09:09 AM - Post#358848
In response to Penndemonium
City of Basketball Love has a good recap and says Sam Brown had a sprained ankle:
https://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/news_article/...
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