vs Montana

[SonOfaGriz]

Here's a scouting report of the Grizzlies---I did a big breakdown of them for the Tubs at the Club podcast (Idaho Vandals), so I figured I could send the work your way:
Key players (All stats in conference):

Jamar Akoh, Forward, Sr., #12
16.6ppg, 9.8rpg, 6.9fta, 56.8 fg%
-likely best back-to-the-basket player in the Big Sky
-shoots almost all shots within eight feet of the basket
-strong, hard to stop him from getting position
-not a threat from midrange-to-outside
-Montana tries to establish an inside-out offense. He's the inside part
-most teams double. Braxton might be the only guy in the league who can be competitive without help.

Ahmaad Rorie, Guard, Sr., #14
17.6ppg, 48.6 fg%, 38 3fg%, 3.9rpg, 3.8apg
-Preseason Big Sky Player of the Year
-midrange oriented game--pulls up from the elbow area a lot, but can get to the rim
-steady scorer (scores between 15-22 points most often)
-does not get to the free throw line or make enough threes to win the game on his own
-strong guard defender
-primary ball handler
-solid, but not explosive three point shooter

Michael Oguine, Guard, Sr., #0
13.1ppg, 5.4rpg, 5.3fta, 47.5 fg%, 40.9 3fg%
-Preseason All-Big Sky
-2017-18 Defensive Player of the Year
-efficient offensive player--gets his 13ppg on less than 9 shots per game
-strong driver
-hits high percentage of threes, but only averages one made per game
-can get into foul trouble
-best athlete on the roster

Sayeed Pridgett, Guard/wing, Jr., #4
12.6ppg, 56.3 fg%, 55.6 3fg%, 4.4rpg, 2.4apg
-more of a true wing--scores from midrange and close up, but can hit threes
-his three percentage is high because he takes only open threes and less than two per game
-scores on drives, cuts, midrange shots, and some post ups
-can turn the ball over (2.7 per game)
-in terms of shots, he is the third option

Bobby Moorehead, Guard, Sr., #24
-averages around 5ppg, 36% from three
-fifth starter
-strong defender, likely will guard Jerrick Harding
-catch-and-shoot on offense, little else
-strong rebounder for a guard

Kendal Manuel, Guard, Jr., #12
9.3ppg, 34.3 3fg%
-drop down from Oregon State
-not a shot creator, but can be a strong three shooter in spite of percentage
-the only bench presence that is a threat to score double-figures

Donaven Dorsey, Forward, Sr., #2
4.6ppg
-drop down from University of Washington, recovering from two hip surgeries
-strong, good athlete
-can make open threes
-not consistent yet, partly due to rehab

Timmy Falls, Guard, So., #1
2.3ppg
-strong passer
-can be turnover prone
-aggressive defender

 

[wildkyle]

Anybody get Harding shot?

 

[Chex]

Weber State battled hard, but it’s tough to overcome that cold stretch in the first half. Too many turnovers again. Outshot Montana in FG%, but lost due to 8 more turnovers. Weber State will get a chance in Ogden to even the score.

With every team making the conference tournament, and it being at a neutral site, the games don’t mean as much as they used to, but still wanted that win. Oh well, tip your hat on this one and get back on track next game Wildcats.

 

[Skippy]

Those Vegas guys are pretty good, huh?

 

[Chex]

Those Vegas guys are pretty good, huh?

I never saw the final line. Last I saw it was 7.5...does that mean Vegas lost barely? Either way, yes they are very good. Basketball is a sport, I’d never bet on...too many variables.

 

[UtahPirate]

Still wish Rahe would double down on a good center on the blocks -- see if the Akoh could pass out of a trap. That used to kill Bolomboy when teams did that to us because for a couple of year he couldn't make a good pass. I thought we were giving up too much when Chapman was trying to stay with him.

But we slowly battled out of a horrid 10 minutes in the first half. We are showing a little more balance offensively and Kozak is starting to play really well right now.

 

[n.ogdencat]

Two major factors jump out to me.

1. TOs
2. Assists

This team is still too selfish. Too much one-on-one occurring on the floor. Final thought, why do we stand around the 3pt line? No cuts, back doors, or movement in general. Hard to believe this, Weber was definitely quicker than the Grizz. Even with the speed, we just sit around waiting to shoot 3s. It is hard to generate assists or open up the offense if there is 0 movement and every one is just waiting to jack a 3 or try to break down the defender wit iso. Passing is a major key to success in the game of basketball. Plenty of shooting guards on this team...still waiting for an actual PG.

 

[Chex]

I like both points UtahPirate and Tal made. I don’t understand why there isn’t any help down low on a good player. At least switch it up and try it for a bit or throw an occasional press on to break up momentum. Rahe doesn’t make in game adjustments that much.

The lack of motion is frustrating and allows a team to easily defend and leaves you prone to cold streaks. I especially hate how on last plays of the game, an actual play isn’t called. They just let Harding dribble out too much clock and then run into a crowd.

One last thing I don’t like is how Rahe always builds up the other team so much in the media. I know you don’t want to be cocky, but you don’t want to under sell your team either. It’s got to affect the team’s confidence at some level.

Frustrating to lose games that you shoot better than the opponent, but Rahe’s teams always seem to be high turnover teams.

All that said, I think Wildcats get back on track next week, and a split in Montana isn’t bad.

 

[Bear Axed]

What does a mid-season meltdown look like?


portland state



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