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Bay Area Billiken reacted to a post in a topic: Around the A10
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The big game tonight is Mason at GW. I would love to see Mason stub their toe.
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Coach Schertz and Others on the Radio 2/9
Aquinas replied to HoosierPal's topic in Billikens.com Main Board
I dont know if there is anything outside of BB. But his limited playing time also means very limmited practice and he can't be effective that way. His div 1 bb career may be over. It's sad, as it appeared that he was on the way to stardom, earlier this year. -
Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: Around the A10
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Umass and Dukes tied for 4th going into tonights games, both lose on the road. Now there is a 5 way tie for 4th. All with 4-4 records, including Dayton. Crazy
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GM and Loyola tied. 32 sec remain.
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Loyola up 2 at Dayton with just over 3 to play.
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Robbie is on the slow side, and generally the slowest player on most teams is the center. In a man to man, he is really only qualified to guard a center and hopefully one that doesn't have great shooting range. 4s are generally a little shorter but quicker and more athletic. A zone of course reduces the amount of real estate he needs to cover. If you watch last year's IS NIT run, you can see that Robbie knows his limitations and plays high IQ defence. He anticipates where his opponent wants to go and tries to beat his man there and hold his ground, without fouling. If he beat him, so be it, Robbie comes back to score on the other end. I was surprised by the number of fouls, the more athletic bigs picked up trying to defend Robbie. They would not anticipate his next move and be just a hair late. He also moves well without the ball, going from near the basket to 3 point range and bigs are not use to covering a big who does that. In multiple situations, the slower Robbie was on the floor, while the more athletic opposing big was on the bench with foul trouble. Those games were against bubble level teams. Will he be able to do that against top 40 teams? I dont know, but I would love to see it.
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I find it interesting that he stayed when Schertz came in, but then decided to leave mid season. He didn't seem to be buying into the new system. I dont know if it was because of an off the court issue or difficulty making the adjustment. When he came into a game, he looked like he was playing to Ford's old montra, of make a difference when you get a chance to play, and not Shertz montra of hunt the next great play. He often put up a quick shot. There was an opportunity for him here, though probably not as a starter.
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: 2024-2025 Season
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In looking at coach Schertz and the portal I thought it would be interesting to see how the 3 Indiana State players from last year's team are doing this year: First line is last year: Avila: 17.4 ppg, 6.6 Reb, 31,2 Min Avila: 18.2 ppg, 6.1, 32 Min. Swope: 15.9, 3 Reb, 33.9 Min Swope: 18.3 2.5 Reb, 35.9 Min Ryan Conwell 16.6 ppg, 5.8 Reb, 38 Min Ryan Conwell - Xavier: 16.3, 2.9 Reb, 31.7 Min Jason Kent: 13.5 ppg, 8.1 Reb, 30.3 Min (Kent has been out injured 8 games, stats are prior to injury.) Jason Kent: Texas 6.3, 2.7, 18.5 Julian Larry: 11, 2.8, 34.4 Julian Larry: Texas 6.0, 1.7, 22.1 Min Jimerson: 15.8 ppg, 2.9, 35.8 Min Jimerson: 18.2 PPG, 4.1 Reb, 37 Min At this point, Kent and Larry went to a P6 program, that has a good chance of playing in the tournament. However, they are not starting. They pick up a better NIL check this year, but hurt their resume for professional basketball following their graduation. Conwell was the highest rated guard for IU last year. He is starting for Xavier who has a 103 Net rating at this point. At this point the Bills have 3 players averaging over 18 ppg, which is amazing. Avila, Swope and Jimerson all have increased ppg.
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This is a heat check game. With the last 2 wins, we have moved off of the bottom and into the middle of the A10. A win and we are looking like a top 4 team. Can we do that without a solid 6th player? If Thames recovers his early season form, we may be ready, if not, we may not yet be ready. I dont think it is an all or nothing game. It looks like our starters are now set, but at this moment the drop off from 5 to 6, 7 and 8 is huge.
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We are one of only 3 undefeated A10 teams in conference play. St Boniventure, also 2-0 visits next week. Richmond is the other 2-0. It's hard to believe that Dayton got thumped today 82-62 by GW.
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: NCAAA NET Rankings
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: GDT: SLU v. Fordham
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Recalibrated Season Expectations Before Conference
Aquinas replied to TheA_Bomb's topic in Billikens.com Main Board
A number of key things needed to go right, for us to be in A10 top 4. Our 3 known starters needed to be healthy, at least one of the bigs needed to step up and one of the guards needed to have a breakout season and fill that 5th starter spot. Then we needed 2 to 3 good players coming off the bench. Avila being out was the first big blow. It didn't allow the team to practice or play the Shertz system. He is getting back to last years form, but we are behind in team development. Swope and Jimerson are meeting expectations. Anyu would be very good, if he were shooting even 60% FT. Brockhoff is about what was expected as an Avila backup. CJ has been injured. The 3rd guard spot has been a mess and has kept the players from playing the offense. Because Anya has very limmited range, all of the other 4 players on the floor need to be able to shoot 3s to spread the floor. They also need to play good defense as Jimerson and Avila are not great defenders. As soon as it appeared that Thames was taking that role, the mystery cramps knocked him out. Dotzler went down. Johnson been gimpy and Houghes gave up. So now Johnson is healthy, can he shoot? McCottry has the potential but can he get past the freshman errors? Pikaar and Warlick are just now starting to play. Unless Johnson suddenly steps up, or McCottry suddenly jumps to sophomore level play, I think we are in for a rough ride. I'm still much happier than last season and like our new coach. The injuries have been at plague level. -
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A Visit From The Wiz...A Billiken Xmas Story
Aquinas replied to The Wiz's topic in Billikens.com Main Board
I hope all of you MBM have a Merry Christmas! I appreciate the many contributions over the many years I have been a Billikens fan. -
Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: Around the A10
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: 2024-2025 Season
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Is there an update on Thames? Its hard to believe he had severe cramps in 10 minutes of play.
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: GDT: SLU v. Illinois State
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: Ill St over The Bills by 1
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Aquinas reacted to a post in a topic: Around the A10
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Dayton wins! Great win for Dayton and the A10 picks up 2 wins over the Beast today.