(12-06-2018 12:18 PM)levydl Wrote: I haven't seen XU play. Looks like they're good offensively but pretty bad defensively. Anyone got a scouting report?
The last Shootout at the Shoe was among the best UC games I've ever attended. I am pumped for Saturday and expect it to be wild.
As for why there isn't much discussion of the game on this board, it's because it's full of negative, depressed UC fans. It doesn't make for very good discussions.
Naji - 13.6ppg. Supposed to be their best player but looking at his stats he seems to be a turnover machine. 32 assists to 31 turnovers
Goodin - 12.3ppg. Starting PG coming off a shoulder issue. not sure if he is still wearing the brace. Can distribute well but tends to chuck a lot of 3s even though he is not a shooter. Missed last nights game due to illness.
Jones - 11.3ppg. Great rebounder. Prone to fouling. Doubt he plays saturday aftet taking a knee to the head late in the 2nd half last night
Scruggs - 12.8ppg. Xaviers MVP so far this season. He an run the point but usually plays off the ball. Has a nice stroke from 3 but will also post up down low.
Hankins - 9.7ppg. Grad transfer. High motor guy. Guy can rebound and hustles up and down the court. If its not a dunk he is probably missing the shot. Medicore FT shooter
Castlin - 6.4ppg. Grad transfer and team captain. sorta of a do everything guy. Not great at anything but seems to hit a big shot or get a big stop in clutch situations from the games that i have watched.
Kennedy - 3.2ppg. Freshman. Long and athletic. Mainly a 3pt shooter. Been geting increased minutes the past few games
Welage - 8.8ppg. Grad transfer. 3pt sharphooter. Probably Xaviers worst defender. Very streaky shooter but when he is on he hits from all over the court.
Hardin - 4.7ppg. Sophomore. Basically the same as Kennedy but skinnier. Mainly a 3pt guy but has a nice 15ft jumper. Doesnt see much time on the court.
James - 0.5ppg. Freshman. Rarely plays. Might see more playing time if Jones is out. 6'7 and can shoot the 3 or play down low.
The whole team is bad on perimeter defense. If you want to score some easy buckets on X just run the pick and roll.
Had some tough losses this year
Played Wisconsin really well but couldnt complete the comeback
took #8 Auburn to overtime
blew a 19pt lead against SDSU.
They seem to play to the level of their competition. Theyve played the bigger named schools tough and then struggle with the teams like Ohio, Oakland and Evansville.
And for the X player that will light it up from 3 on saturday. I think it will be Goodin. Its wierd that one game he looks like he has no clue how to shoot but then the next game his shot looks perfect.