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Scouting Report For The Maryland Terps Backcourt
The Maryland Terps Backcourt
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UMBC Opens Conference Play In Impressive Fashion
UMBC Opens Conference Play In Impressive Fashion
Baltimore, Md – First year coach Ryan Odom has UMBC off to a great start this season. They won their conference home opener 85-71, against a solid Binghamton squad that will be a tough competitor in the America East. Coach Odom came to UMBC after one successful season at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne. Odom has a long history as an assistant coach at the Division I level, as well as being the interim head coach at Charlotte in 2015. UMBC’s offense and overall team cohesion is miles better than it was last season. UMBC should contend for one of the top spots in the America East this season.
After hearing that they would be missing starting guard J.C. Show for the rest of the season the Bearcats knew someone would have to step up. The Bearcats had a couple of decent contributors, and even first team all conference pick junior forward Willie Rodriguez (6’6 220), who is still working his way back into game shape after missing time with an injury. Binghamton just didn’t have enough fire power and lacked the ability to run with the home Retrievers. Rodriguez labored down the court at times, but provided solid veteran leadership and a post presence. His crafty low post game was on display as he finished with ten points and six rebounds.
Two other solid contributors for Binghamton were guards Fard Muhammad (6’0 180) and Timmy Rose (6’1 175). Muhammad was not shy and looked to pick up the much needed scoring presence Show left behind. Muhammad finished with 16 points, four three pointers, three rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes. Rose, who stepped into the starting point guard role, set the offense well and made sure his team was going through their sets, even if they weren’t executing. He did a solid job providing leadership that a point guard should. Rose finished with 12 points, four assists, two rebounds and only one turnover in 36 minutes.
For UMBC pace was key. They are a run a gun type team when they have the advantage in the open court. They only finished with eight fast break points but that was not indicative of their frenetic pace. Led by junior shooting guard Jairus Lyles (6’2 175), who leads the team with an average of 22ppg., the Retrievers used a balanced inside out attack to keep Binghamton off balance. Lyles would help spread the floor and open up lanes for him to use his solid one on one scoring ability. He has a quick crossover that frees him from his defender and allows him to get to the rim, where he is a good below the rim finisher. Lyles is also electric in the open floor finishing breakaways by blowing past defenders and finishing layups at the rim. Lyles finished with 17 points, five rebounds and three assists.
The other big contributor on the night was senior stretch four man Will Darley (6’8 210). Darley is a prototypical stretch four player. He also has an ability to score close to the basket, but prefers to face up in post situations. Darley proved to be a mismatch all night for the Bearcats. He pulled the big guys away from the paint and really opened up the lane for his teammates. Since the defense was concerned with protecting Darley against the three, it allowed him to pump fake and go by defenders on several occasions. Darley made two three’s on the night but had chance to shoot more of them if he wanted too. Darley finished with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Two other solid scoring options on the night for the Retrievers were sophomore wing Joe Sherburne (6’6 215) and sophomore forward Nolan Gerrity (6’10 235). Sherburne finished with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists. Gerrity finished with 13 points and four rebounds.
UMBC is continuing to prove why they will be a force to be reckoned with in the America East. Once Rodney Elliott is full strength, he will add another dimension for them on offense.
Binghamton will really be hurt by the loss of J.C. Show. Once Rodriguez is at full strength it will help with the scoring load, but they will need some of their young guards to continue to produce to make up for it.
Up next for Binghamton is a home game vs UMass Lowell on Sunday
Up next for UMBC is a home game vs Maine on Sunday
UNCW Handles Towson On The Road
UNCW Handles Towson On The Road
Towson, MD – In a battle of preseason conference pick #1 UNCW and #2 Towson, the visiting Seahawks prevailed 76-67. UNCW used a big second half to pull away from Towson by scoring 44 points and going 7 of 15 from three. The Seahawks fast paced style of play and pressure defense forced 19 Towson turnovers, including 13 in the first half. UNCW is a guard heavy team that relies heavily on the three point shot and it really spread the Towson defense out. Towson, which is normally a solid defensive minded team, struggled to get stops late in the second half and it led to their demise.
Leading the way for UNCW was senior point guard Denzel Ingram (6’0 175). Ingram struggled in the first half going just 1 of 8 from the field with just three points. The second half was a different story. Ingram went 5 of 10, including 4 of 7 from three. Ingram showed an ability to make the three off the catch and shoot or just pulling up. He can get hot in a hurry and score in bunches. Ingram is more of a true point guard than a scoring guard. He runs the offense well, and his vision is in full display when he attacks the lane and kicks it out to open shooters. Ingram finished the game with 22 points, six assists and two steals.
Another big contributor was forward Devontae Cacok (6’7 240). Cacok is a workhorse on both ends. He gives relentless effort in the paint and he is forced to play center due to the Seahawks lack of height. Cacok has a knack for finding soft spots near the basket against the zone. He scored several baskets on wide open layups. Cacok also uses his athleticism and motor to run the floor and beat the opposing team down the court for easy buckets. He also plays solid man to man defense. His versatility allows UNCW to play a full court press using him in the front or the back. Cacok finished the game with 17 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.
Two other solid contributors for UNCW were senior guard Ambrose Mosley (6’2 185) and sophomore guard C.J. Bryce (6’5 185). Mosley scored all 15 of his points in the second half, going 3 of 6 from three. Bryce tallied eleven points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals.
To say Towson struggled on offense would be an understatement. The Tigers could not get comfortable on offense and made a lot of simple mistakes, resulting in empty possessions. One player who had a very productive day was senior forward John Davis (6’5 235). Davis used his size and strength to bully smaller players on the block. He really took advantage of UNCW’s lack of height. Without Davis Towson would have been run off the floor. The crafty left finished several and one’s and was a factor on the offensive and defensive glass. Davis finished with 18 points, on 8 of 10 shooting, 14 rebounds and three assists.
Towson did not receive as much production as expected out of both preseason all conference picks senior forward William Adala Moto (6’7 245) and junior shooting guard Mike Morsell (6’5 215). Moto, a preseason first team selection, only scored six points, on 1 of 10 shooting and had five rebounds in 21 minutes. Morsell chipped in 13 points, but had seven costly simple turnovers, including three travels. Towson did not get as much from their stars as expected and Davis could not do enough to pull them through. From here on out things will get tough for Towson, as their next three conference games are on the road. UNCW will try and continue to show why they are the preseason favorite and defending conference champion. If the play their style of ball they will be tough to beat, using their quick guards to their advantage.
Up next for Towson is @ James Madison on Monday
Up next for UNCW is home against Elon on Monday
Tacko Fall Scouting Report
Tacko Fall Scouting Report
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Tyler Cavanaugh Scouting Report
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Jaren Sina Scouting Report
Jaren Sina Scouting Report
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Stephan Jiggetts Scouting Report
Stephan Jiggetts
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Darian Anderson Scouting Report
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George Washington Rolls Over UCF 74-59
George Washington Rolls Over UCF 74-59
Washington D.C. – George Washington overcame some first half struggles on offense to pull away from UCF in the second half to win 74-59. Sophomore shooting guard Jordan Roland (6’1 171) caught fire in the second half scoring 22 of his career high 27 points to help close the deal. UCF struggled immensely on the offensive end throughout the night. Without leading scorer and point guard B.J. Taylor, the knights lacked any flow on offense and struggled to get the massive sophomore big man Tacko Fall (7’6 290) involved until late in the second half. Second leading scorer Matt Williams (6’5 215) also struggled shooting going just 4-15 from the field.
This was not a pretty game for the Knights of UCF on either end of the floor. Without a true point guard on the floor they struggled to set their offense and did not get many open looks. When they did score it came off one on one offense and breaking down their man. Big man Tacko Fall did not get much opportunity in the first half. When he did get the ball in the post with position he struggled to make quick moves to score. On several occasions he turned right into double teams and either missed a short shot or got it blocked. The second half was much more encouraging for Fall. He was more decisive when posting up finishing several post ups with massive one handed dunks over defenders. He was also much more active on the offensive glass. Tacko also made an impact as a rim protector making sure that players either pulled up for jumpers or stayed on the perimeter entirely. Tacko is impossible to stop when he has deep post position. His length allows him to shoot overtop of any defender with ease. He is still raw, but his potential is through the roof. Fall finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Matt Williams finished with eleven points, 3 three-pointers and six rebounds.
For GW the second half provided a lot of promise as they will begin conference play at the end of the month. Jordan Roland showed that he can be a huge threat from the perimeter moving forward. In the last three games combined he is 10-18 from three. Roland found himself open often and he did not hesitate to launch from deep. Shooting over 41% from three on the year, he is the Colonials biggest threat from the perimeter. Roland showed an aggressiveness on offense that GW will have to rely on, if star power forward Tyler Cavanaugh (6’9 243) is having an off night. Roland finished with 27 points and five three-pointers.
With an NBA ready offensive skill set Cavanaugh is trying to go out on a high note in his senior year. Cavanaugh can play inside and out causing the defense to have to prepare to play him either way. He has the ability to post smaller defenders, scoring with a polished inside game. Cavanaugh is also the prototypical pick and pop player. He shoots the ball confidently and fluidly when coming off the pick and roll. There are times when Tyler could be more aggressive looking to score to exploit his matchups, but he is an unselfish player always looking to play within the system. Cavanaugh heated up in the second half and finished with 19 points, six rebounds and three assists.
Tacko Fall will be closely watched over for the remainder of this season by NBA scouts. I believe he should play through this year and the next before declaring fro the draft. He will still need a lot of time in the D-League either way.
As for Tyler Cavanaugh he is a late second round prospect this year. He should get an opportunity to play summer league and catch on for a training camp invite with his versatile offensive game.
Up next for GW is Thursday, December 22nd @ Miami
Up next for UCF is Sunday, December 18 vs Miami (OH)
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