Quote:MON 01/17
Charleston Cougars 7PM
CURRENT D1 RECORD: 6-5
CURRENT NET RANKING: 272 - 8th in CAA
CURRENT CAA CONFERENCE NET RANKING: 14
CURRENT PLACE IN CAA STANDINGS: 1st, 2-0
CURRENT CAA TOURNAMENT SEED: 1
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OPPONENT CURRENT CAA RECORD
1-1
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Charleston is in the top tier of the CAA this year. Charleston lost to Delaware by 1 at home but beat Elon at home by 4. They held their own against UNC and have a nice road win at Tulane. Big road game but one that is very winnableif we continue to limit ours 3 and get good ball movement.[quote]
I would not bet against the Hawks. If healthy, we should have a terrific chance to go 3-0. And, I have seen all the CAA teams play.
All contingent on our guys being heathy and ready to go, I like the match ups in this game. Hawks will be the more athletic team and really do a good job limiting 3 balls with excellent close outs and quick rotations. Cougars can board so guys need to look to win that or be even on glass.
Hawks need to continue attacking the rim and play the inside out. The formula is working and they have the pieces. Let’s go!
Wish we didn't have to wait 5 days after the first one. There has to be one team not playing this weekend no?
(01-13-2022 10:03 AM)billthebighawksfan Wrote: [ -> ]I would not bet against the Hawks. If healthy, we should have a terrific chance to go 3-0. And, I have seen all the CAA teams play.
All contingent on our guys being heathy and ready to go, I like the match ups in this game. Hawks will be the more athletic team and really do a good job limiting 3 balls with excellent close outs and quick rotations. Cougars can board so guys need to look to win that or be even on glass.
Hawks need to continue attacking the rim and play the inside out. The formula is working and they have the pieces. Let’s go!
I'm with you Bill. This team is showing a lot of heart and if they can continue to improve and not get shut down by COVID, they have a chance to win some CAA games.
ESPN gives c-town an 84.9% of victory.
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(01-13-2022 01:36 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ]Wish we didn't have to wait 5 days after the first one. There has to be one team not playing this weekend no?
2. Us and Charleston are the only teams not playing on Saturday.
(01-13-2022 09:22 AM)solohawks Wrote: [ -> ]Charleston is in the top tier of the CAA this year. Charleston lost to Delaware by 1 at home but beat Elon at home by 4. They held their own against UNC and have a nice road win at Tulane. Big road game but one that is very winnable if we continue to limit ours 3 and get good ball movement.
Don't forget their win @ Chattanooga. Chattanooga is 11-4 against D-I on the season and top 50 in both the NET and RPI.
(01-13-2022 07:23 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 01:36 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ]Wish we didn't have to wait 5 days after the first one. There has to be one team not playing this weekend no?
2. Us and Charleston are the only teams not playing on Saturday.
Then why the hell wouldn’t they bump Monday game to the weekend that makes zero sense?
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(01-13-2022 07:53 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 07:23 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 01:36 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ]Wish we didn't have to wait 5 days after the first one. There has to be one team not playing this weekend no?
2. Us and Charleston are the only teams not playing on Saturday.
Then why the hell wouldn’t they bump Monday game to the weekend that makes zero sense?
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My guess would be since this one has always been scheduled for Monday after the weekday Elon game they just left it as is since there was no benefit to moving it
Charleston projected starters
PG Dimitrius Underwood (6-4 Gr.): 10.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.4 spg, .761 FT %
SG Brenden Tucker (6-3 Jr.): 11.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.9 spg, .446 3-Pt %
SF John Meeks (6-6 Gr.): 14.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.3 spg, .400 3-Pt %, .806 FT %
PF Ben Burnham (6-7 Fr.): 7.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 bpg, .488 FG %
C Osinachi Smart (6-8 Gr.): 4.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 0.5 bpg, .636 FG %, .813 FT %
Key bench players
G Reyne Smith (6-2 Fr.): 12.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.6 spg, .364 3-Pt %, 27.5 mpg
F Babacar Faye (6-8 Fr.): 5.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.5 spg, .500 FG %, 18.8 mpg
F Charles Lampten (6-11 Jr.): 1.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.1 bpg, 0.4 spg, 12.2 mpg
F Raekwan Horton (6-6 Fr.): 2.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.7 spg, 12.1 mpg
It appears to me that Pat Kelsey (Charleston's 1st year HC) is cut from a similar cloth as his predecessor, Earl Grant. Charleston seems to be more than capable of winning rock fights. But even though they've failed to reach 70 in either of their first 2 CAA contests, they were a solid offensive team in non-conference play, averaging 80.2 points per contest despite playing the # 81 toughest non-conference schedule in the nation.
Grad transfers Meeks and Underwood are the guys to watch, as the offense runs through them. They are able to co-exist in the starting lineup together, but either can operate comfortably as the primary ball-handler. Meeks, who comes to CofC from Bucknell, has a lot of similarities to Jaylen Sims, as he's a 6-6 guy who can play PG while also being the top scoring option. Like Sims, he also chips in nicely as a rebounder and defender, and he's an excellent free throw shooter. Underwood, a D-III grad transfer, has stuffed the stat-sheet, and in the proces leads the team in assists, rebounds, and steals. He's not a perimeter shooter (1-16 on the season) but he does everything else well.
Tucker, Burnham and Smart are all relatively recent additions to the starting lineup; all three have been in the rotation all season, but none have received more than 8 starts. Reyne Smith, who had started the first 13 games of the season before moving to the bench in the team's January 9th win over Elon, leads the team in 3-point attempts (107), but Tucker moved into the lineup at least in part for his perimeter efficiency, as he's 25-56 (.446) from deep. Charleston has frontcourt depth for days between Burnham, Smart, Faye, Lampten and Horton. The 6-11 Lampten could in particular give the Seahawks trouble, given his rim protection abilities (16 blocks). I wouldn't be surprised to see an uptick in minutes for him in this contest.
What sticks out to me about Charleston is that everyone on the team rebounds, and everyone on the team is capable of generating turnovers. Underwood in particular is going to be dangerous in the latter category, as he's recorded 9 steals in his first 2 CAA contests.
Should be another close game win or lose.
CofC mostly plays nine players. Last game against Elon they started the following five, but only one player has started every game.
John Meeks - 6'6" Grad 14.8 ppg, 5.2 Reb, 45%FG, 40%3pt(18-45), 29.1 min
D. Underwood 6'4" Grad 10ppg, 6.6Reb, 38%FG, 45 assists, .063%3pt(1-16), 24.1 min
Ben Burnham 6'7" Fresh 7.4ppg, 3.4Reb, 48.8%FG, 37%3pt(10-27), 19.3 min,
Brendan Tucker 6'3" Jr 11.4 ppg, 2.5Reb, 42.2%FG, 44.6%3pt(25-56), 22.4 min
Osinachi Smart 6'8" Grad 4.22ppg, 5.9Reb, 63.6%FG, 15.2 min
Reyne Smith 6'2 Fresh 12.2 ppg, 2.8Reb, 38.6%FG, 36.4%3pt(39-107), 27.5 min
Babacar Faye 6'8" Fresh 5.4ppg, 3.2Reb, 50%FG, 18.8min
Raekwon Horton 6'6" Fresh 2.8ppg, 2.4Reb, 28,2%FG, 12.1 min
Charles Lampten 6'11" Jr. 1.9ppg, 3.1Reb, 50%FG, 12.2min
Intersting group of players loaded with grad students and freshmen.
CofC likes to play at a high pace and is second in the conference in PPG at 78.1. They are strong on both the offensive and defensive boards. Defensively they are last in the conference in PPG and give up almost 75 ppg. They are third worst in the conference in FG% allowed.
I see this one playing out like the Elon game with UNCW having one of their best offensive games of the season.
UNCW 76
Charleston Community College 73
(01-13-2022 08:21 PM)solohawks Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 07:53 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 07:23 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote: [ -> ] (01-13-2022 01:36 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote: [ -> ]Wish we didn't have to wait 5 days after the first one. There has to be one team not playing this weekend no?
2. Us and Charleston are the only teams not playing on Saturday.
Then why the hell wouldn’t they bump Monday game to the weekend that makes zero sense?
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My guess would be since this one has always been scheduled for Monday after the weekday Elon game they just left it as is since there was no benefit to moving it
Opportunity to get a premier game on a weekend and spread out UNCW schedule a bit.
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I know there are a lot of confrence games left, but if we could pull out a W at CofC that moves us to 3-0 and CofC to 1-2. They are going to want this game bad to avoid starting play with a losing record. It also gives us a good shot of going at least 2-2 on this four game road trip and coming home with a 4-2 record. We than have a three game home stance against NU, Hofstra and Drexel where we have played well. If we can go 2-1 at home, half the season will be over and we'd have a 6-3 record. Not a bad spot to be in and a very realistic possibility.
(01-16-2022 07:53 AM)82hawk Wrote: [ -> ]I know there are a lot of confrence games left, but if we could pull out a W at CofC that moves us to 3-0 and CofC to 1-2. They are going to want this game bad to avoid starting play with a losing record. It also gives us a good shot of going at least 2-2 on this four game road trip and coming home with a 4-2 record. We than have a three game home stance against NU, Hofstra and Drexel where we have played well. If we can go 2-1 at home, half the season will be over and we'd have a 6-3 record. Not a bad spot to be in and a very realistic possibility.
By RPI/NET ratings, this next stretch will be against teams that are generally better than the ones we have beaten during the 5 game winning stretch - so to keep it going will require some doing. But to my eye, if UNCW can avoid just two things - the "low energy" start to games, and reverting to the tendency to go into the "make two passes then shoot a three" offense - there isn't any team in the CAA our guys can't beat.
Further, if we ever use our depth and go into the press/pressure offense for more than short stretches at a time we could actually be a nasty team.
I agree 70’s that we can compete with anyone if we play well. It has been nice to see them get some wins this year.
Cougars will be tough on their floor and are well coached. Hopefully we continue to play well and give ourselves a chance to steal one at the end.
(01-16-2022 09:15 AM)70shawk Wrote: [ -> ] (01-16-2022 07:53 AM)82hawk Wrote: [ -> ]I know there are a lot of confrence games left, but if we could pull out a W at CofC that moves us to 3-0 and CofC to 1-2. They are going to want this game bad to avoid starting play with a losing record. It also gives us a good shot of going at least 2-2 on this four game road trip and coming home with a 4-2 record. We than have a three game home stance against NU, Hofstra and Drexel where we have played well. If we can go 2-1 at home, half the season will be over and we'd have a 6-3 record. Not a bad spot to be in and a very realistic possibility.
By RPI/NET ratings, this next stretch will be against teams that are generally better than the ones we have beaten during the 5 game winning stretch - so to keep it going will require some doing. But to my eye, if UNCW can avoid just two things - the "low energy" start to games, and reverting to the tendency to go into the "make two passes then shoot a three" offense - there isn't any team in the CAA our guys can't beat.
Further, if we ever use our depth and go into the press/pressure offense for more than short stretches at a time we could actually be a nasty team.
Adjustments to the team we are playing are going to be the key to conference wins. An example is the press JMU applied to come back from 23 down against William and Mary to get the W. Until they did that, the Tribe was destroying them. So far we haven't really gone to a real pressure defense full court with traps, just a clock eating press. Kelly vs. Baker at the 5 is another adjustment we can make based on the team. Kelly seems far more effective against true back to the basket big men while Baker is better against more mobile big men who like to operate outside the paint. At least we have that option. As much as we believe our defense has been the key to winning, IMO it has been our improved offense. Just looking at the in conference stats, we're still giving up a high pecent on FG%.
(01-16-2022 11:52 AM)82hawk Wrote: [ -> ] (01-16-2022 09:15 AM)70shawk Wrote: [ -> ] (01-16-2022 07:53 AM)82hawk Wrote: [ -> ]I know there are a lot of confrence games left, but if we could pull out a W at CofC that moves us to 3-0 and CofC to 1-2. They are going to want this game bad to avoid starting play with a losing record. It also gives us a good shot of going at least 2-2 on this four game road trip and coming home with a 4-2 record. We than have a three game home stance against NU, Hofstra and Drexel where we have played well. If we can go 2-1 at home, half the season will be over and we'd have a 6-3 record. Not a bad spot to be in and a very realistic possibility.
By RPI/NET ratings, this next stretch will be against teams that are generally better than the ones we have beaten during the 5 game winning stretch - so to keep it going will require some doing. But to my eye, if UNCW can avoid just two things - the "low energy" start to games, and reverting to the tendency to go into the "make two passes then shoot a three" offense - there isn't any team in the CAA our guys can't beat.
Further, if we ever use our depth and go into the press/pressure offense for more than short stretches at a time we could actually be a nasty team.
Adjustments to the team we are playing are going to be the key to conference wins. An example is the press JMU applied to come back from 23 down against William and Mary to get the W. Until they did that, the Tribe was destroying them. So far we haven't really gone to a real pressure defense full court with traps, just a clock eating press. Kelly vs. Baker at the 5 is another adjustment we can make based on the team. Kelly seems far more effective against true back to the basket big men while Baker is better against more mobile big men who like to operate outside the paint. At least we have that option. As much as we believe our defense has been the key to winning, IMO it has been our improved offense. Just looking at the in conference stats, we're still giving up a high pecent on FG%.
They actually trapped on a handful of presses in the second half against Elon. One of the first ones they caused that pass to the high post the was deflected, dove on, and resulted in a break. We definitely need to start using that more IMO.
Any Charleston fans put there wanna let us know what kind of crowd and environment we are expecting?
Gonna be a big crowd, especially students. They haven’t really had a game since November because the first two conference home games were when students were out and the day before classes started up.
One huge factor is this game coud be FT's. CofC is last in in CAA play in 3pt%, and UNCW and CofC have the fewest average three point attempts in conference play. So this is going to be a game played in the paint, which means more FT attempts for both teams.
With two conference games each, UNCW has 42 FT attempts hitting 35(83.3%) while CofC has 32 attempts hitting 21(65.6%). That's a 7 point avg. differential from the FT line, enough to be the winning or losing margin.