Day 2 of the PIT
Who do you think you are?… I AM!!!!
Day two early on was okay. I had already seen both teams and really wanted to watch the nightcap games. So, after the first game I prepared myself by eating Pork Fried rice, vegetable lo mein and a shrimp egg roll. Needless to say, I was more than primed and ready in several ways.
Players That Impressed
Tevian Jones Southern Utah 6’7 190 G/F
So, full disclosure…. I knew Jones had a good game. I’m literally doing a recap on every player. That said, He may have had the most impactful game at PIT since I’ve been attending dating back to 2016. He was lights out all day. He also has great size as a wing. Now in his career he’s a little streaky, but has that microwave ability….. or now that Air Fryer ability. So, was this literally his best performance ever and an anomaly? Maybe. But guess what, he performed and that’s what matters. I heard someone in the crowd say….. This guy needs to go to the combine in Chicago. Jones finished the game 11-13 from the field, 7-8 from three with 36 points and 7-7 from the foul line…… Bravo. You have my attention forever now.
Toumani Camara Dayton 6’8 220 F
Once again Camara stood out. If he has one more performance like that and his team still loses I feel like he’s the MVP of the PIT. I know that’s against the rules, but he’s impressed the most in my opinion easily. Camara had 21 and 12, yet he was only 1-6 from three. He still flashed and showed a versatile skill set. He also Yammed over Pete Nance too….
D’Moi Hodge Missouri 6’4 180 G
Hodge was an issue for Jani King immediately. He is a very opportunistic defender. He loves to play fast. He really showcased an ability to knock down the 3. He’s a captivating player. You see his imprint on every game. He’s a winner. He’s a SG that is an issue on defense for his opponents. Hodge was very impressive tonight. He finished with 26 points, 8-10 from the field and 5-7 from 3. He had to have had more steals, but that’s not what was recorded officially. He was a DOG.
Sales Systems Team As A Whole
Call It A Cop Out….. But, I Don’t Care
They dropped 119 points. Everyone flashed at points…..
But, I do want to say Grant Sherfield really bounced back form his performance at the NABC Reese’s All Star game. He had zero points on 0-11 from the field there. Today, he missed a couple jumpers early then attacked the rim and that opened his whole game up. He finished with 19 points, seven assists on 8-12 from the field.
Players That Struggled
Damion Baugh TCU 6’4 185 G
He just hasn’t flashed or made an impact.
Tyshaun Crawford Augusta Univ. D2 7’1 264 C
He is still struggling with the speed of the game. He has long term potential. He will have to start low level overseas, but he is a physical specimen. If he stayed D1 maybe he could have developed quicker? But, he has potential he just needs work on moves in the post and his motor in general.
Race Thompson Indiana 6’8 225 PF
Race just didn’t have the explosiveness or lift athletically today. He scores on hustle plays, or facing up and driving the lane. Or rebounds. Today, he was just flat.
Kevin Samuel South Alabama 7’0 260 C
Big body. Yet, He really struggled to make an impact. He was just overmatched by Jemison and Udeze.
Things I Enjoyed Today
Toumani Camara‘s dunk over Pete Nance…. No, I don’t have video….. But, it happened. Sorry, I’m young, but old and don’t do social media. Call me “The Young Veteran.”
Manny Bates dunk on Josh Roberts.
Nathan ” Nate Dogg ( The Rapper/R&B Soul Vocalist, RIP… and then the son in the Outdoor Boys Youtube channel I nicknamed Nate Dogg with my 3 kids, that I watch with my them weekly, https://www.youtube.com/c/OutdoorBoys ) ” Mensah dunking on Patrick Gardner… Gardner actually played well he just got, GOT.
Hey, Luke if you see this my family is all in on what you do!
Talking with a few Basketball friends in person, which I only get the opportunity at the PIT.
Lastly, Jake Stephens being loud and wailing like a goose on defense. Thank you Jake.
The Young Veteran 