SAT 01/22
@Towson Tigers Dukes 2PM

CURRENT D1 RECORD: 8-5
CURRENT NET RANKING: 248 - 8th in CAA
CURRENT RPI RANKING: 165

CURRENT CAA CONFERENCE NET/RPI RANKING: 14/13
CURRENT PLACE IN CAA STANDINGS: 1st, 4-0
CURRENT CAA TOURNAMENT SEED: 1

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OPPONENT PRESEASON CONFERENCE PREDICTION
8 out of 10

OPPONENT CURRENT D1 RECORD
14-5

OPPONENT CURRENT CAA RECORD
5-1

OPPONENT NET RANKING
76 - 1ST IN CAA

OPPONENT RPI RANKING
90

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Towson has won 5 straight. UNCW has won 7 straight. Something has to give on Saturday!

We have to guard and we have to board the ball. Should be another great game. Go Hawks!!

Not sure if there was a reason because of injuries or protocols, but Towson only played eight guys against CofC last night. Here are their stats in conference:

Cam Hoiden 6'5" 200lb Sr 14.2ppg, 8.8Rebs, 45.3%FG, 35.6% from3(16-45), 35 stls, 33.9 min
Nic Timberlake 6'4" 200lb RsJr. 13.6ppg 4.6Rebs, 41.8%FG, 38.8% from 3(38-98), 33.4 min
Jason Gibson 6'1" 175lb Jr 11.9ppg, 2.7Rebs, 45.7%FG, 45.7% from 3(42-92), 25.5 min
Terry Nolan 6'4" 200lb Grad 11.2ppg, 2.7Rebs, 35.9%FG, 24% from 3(18-75), 66 assists, 28.9 min
Ant Rizzuto 6'3" 210lb Sr. 8.4ppg, 2.5Rebs, 41%FG, 41% from 3(27-66), 22.6 min.
Juwan Gray 6'8" 225lb. Grad 7.8ppg, 4.3Rebs, 55.7%FG, 38.7% from 3(12-31) 20.7 min
Thompson 6'7" 240lb Jr. 7.7ppg, 5.5Rebs, 53.6% FG, 29 blks, 25.3 min
Chase Paar 6'10" 250lb. Jr 4.1ppg, 3 Rebs, 53.6% FG, 10 blks, 12.7 min.

Towson has some big men but the rest of their roster isn't imposing size wise. Their big men are kind of lumbering but they had 9 blocks against Charleston. All upperclassmen on the floor.

#1 in the conference on defense percentage allowing only 40% FG
#2 offensive rebounding and #2 overall rebounds at +4.3

This is a game where Kelly is going to be important to offset their size in the post. I think we'll be able to get to the basket on the drive, but they have some big men waiting to block our shots. Also a good chance to apply some pressure, get some TO's and get out on the break. Almost 40% of their shots are from three, and their big man Gray will spot up outside and hits 38.7% . They also have the best three point shooter in the conference in Gibson who makes almost half his three's at 45.7%.

It's easy to see why Towson is playing so well. They have size in the post, they rebound well, they play good defense and they can hit the three. UNCW should be able to hang on the boards and get to the basket and score, draw fouls or kick out for the three. But I think the difference will be that we can turn them over with our pressure, much like the second half of the JMU game. I think Okauru bounces back and has a big game to lead us to the win as our three guards have their way.

Hawks - 75
Kittens - 72

Of interest, UNCW has jumped by 83 places in RPI rank since January 16th - the biggest jump of any team in America.

(01-21-2022 08:24 AM)70shawk Wrote:  Of interest, UNCW has jumped by 83 places in RPI rank since January 16th - the biggest jump of any team in America.

And quite enjoyably, ahead of NC State

(01-21-2022 02:18 PM)FLHawk Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 08:24 AM)70shawk Wrote:  Of interest, UNCW has jumped by 83 places in RPI rank since January 16th - the biggest jump of any team in America.

And quite enjoyably, ahead of NC State

Now THAT............................... is Funny

(01-21-2022 02:18 PM)FLHawk Wrote:  And quite enjoyably, ahead of NC State

Coach Keatts DID say at the Tip-Off dinner that we have the best coach in the nation. A list of coaches that, it can be inferred, included himself?

We also have the best assistant in the country. Travis Hackert is basically a basketball deity among mortals.


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I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

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(01-21-2022 05:43 PM)Proff Wrote:  I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

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“Hold Fast”.

Great advice.


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(01-21-2022 05:43 PM)Proff Wrote:  I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

F that! Fan is short for "fanatic", sir. We're winning the national title this year.

(01-21-2022 05:47 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 05:43 PM)Proff Wrote:  I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

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“Hold Fast”.

Great advice.


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Hah! Trust me, Professor - with the exception of a couple of people here, the prospect of folks here "over glorifying" what's going on are slim and none (and slim just left the building)!

That being said, I am most impressed by two things about Coach Siddle. One is is apparent willingness to make adjustments in his game plans and preferred schemes (something that was one of Coach Keatts' weaknesses), and the other is his confidence in surrounding himself with good people and being able to give them authority and credit.

Both traits are admirable.

(01-21-2022 05:25 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  We also have the best assistant in the country. Travis Hackert is basically a basketball deity among mortals.

(01-21-2022 06:15 PM)70shawk Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 05:47 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 05:43 PM)Proff Wrote:  I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

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“Hold Fast”.

Great advice.


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Hah! Trust me, Professor - with the exception of a couple of people here, the prospect of folks here "over glorifying" what's going on are slim and none (and slim just left the building)!

That being said, I am most impressed by two things about Coach Siddle. One is is apparent willingness to make adjustments in his game plans and preferred schemes (something that was one of Coach Keatts' weaknesses), and the other is his confidence in surrounding himself with good people and being able to give them authority and credit.

Both traits are admirable.

In terms of game plan vs coaching adjustments I absolutely remember (as does most everyone here that was around then) that Keatts did NOT adjust anything on defense for the full 40 minutes of games. Ever.

On offense though, I honestly can’t remember. We shot a ton of threes with guys like Flemmings, Ponder, and Ingram letting it fly early and often. I honestly don’t recall a time under Keatts when our offense was as bad as it was earlier this year and we had to adjust. I don’t recall major in game offensive adjustments either.

Can anyone recall something similar to that? Huge credit to Coach Siddle, and a metic shite ton of credit to Hackert too for all the genius level adjustments that have this program going 180 from where the season was heading.


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(01-21-2022 06:53 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 06:15 PM)70shawk Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 05:47 PM)B_Hawk06 Wrote:  

(01-21-2022 05:43 PM)Proff Wrote:  I am totally happy with the direction things are going and the posibilities for the future. But let us not get too high on recent success. An even keel is needed for expectations folks. Remember- neither too high nor too low. There will be bumps in the road ahead & when they occur don't abandon ship. Steady. Don't over glorify or be quick to distribute blame quit on the team & coaches.
Steady guys - steady.

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“Hold Fast”.

Great advice.


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Hah! Trust me, Professor - with the exception of a couple of people here, the prospect of folks here "over glorifying" what's going on are slim and none (and slim just left the building)!

That being said, I am most impressed by two things about Coach Siddle. One is is apparent willingness to make adjustments in his game plans and preferred schemes (something that was one of Coach Keatts' weaknesses), and the other is his confidence in surrounding himself with good people and being able to give them authority and credit.

Both traits are admirable.

In terms of game plan vs coaching adjustments I absolutely remember (as does most everyone here that was around then) that Keatts did NOT adjust anything on defense for the full 40 minutes of games. Ever.

On offense though, I honestly can’t remember. We shot a ton of threes with guys like Flemmings, Ponder, and Ingram letting it fly early and often. I honestly don’t recall a time under Keatts when our offense was as bad as it was earlier this year and we had to adjust. I don’t recall major in game offensive adjustments either.

Can anyone recall something similar to that? Huge credit to Coach Siddle, and a metic shite ton of credit to Hackert too for all the genius level adjustments that have this program going 180 from where the season was heading.


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Have to remember Keatts was only here three years. Years two and three were far different than year one. He didn't have the three point shooters his first year so we pressed and got out on the break for layups a lot. Once Ingram and Flemmings came on board as transfers, and Cacok and Bryce came into their own as Sophomores, Keatts cranked up the run and gun, three point shooting, high flying offense.

Go Hawks!

(01-21-2022 07:36 AM)82hawk Wrote:  Not sure if there was a reason because of injuries or protocols, but Towson only played eight guys against CofC last night. Here are their stats in conference:

Cam Hoiden 6'5" 200lb Sr 14.2ppg, 8.8Rebs, 45.3%FG, 35.6% from3(16-45), 35 stls, 33.9 min
Nic Timberlake 6'4" 200lb RsJr. 13.6ppg 4.6Rebs, 41.8%FG, 38.8% from 3(38-98), 33.4 min
Jason Gibson 6'1" 175lb Jr 11.9ppg, 2.7Rebs, 45.7%FG, 45.7% from 3(42-92), 25.5 min
Terry Nolan 6'4" 200lb Grad 11.2ppg, 2.7Rebs, 35.9%FG, 24% from 3(18-75), 66 assists, 28.9 min
Ant Rizzuto 6'3" 210lb Sr. 8.4ppg, 2.5Rebs, 41%FG, 41% from 3(27-66), 22.6 min.
Juwan Gray 6'8" 225lb. Grad 7.8ppg, 4.3Rebs, 55.7%FG, 38.7% from 3(12-31) 20.7 min
Thompson 6'7" 240lb Jr. 7.7ppg, 5.5Rebs, 53.6% FG, 29 blks, 25.3 min
Chase Paar 6'10" 250lb. Jr 4.1ppg, 3 Rebs, 53.6% FG, 10 blks, 12.7 min.

Towson has some big men but the rest of their roster isn't imposing size wise. Their big men are kind of lumbering but they had 9 blocks against Charleston. All upperclassmen on the floor.

#1 in the conference on defense percentage allowing only 40% FG
#2 offensive rebounding and #2 overall rebounds at +4.3

This is a game where Kelly is going to be important to offset their size in the post. I think we'll be able to get to the basket on the drive, but they have some big men waiting to block our shots. Also a good chance to apply some pressure, get some TO's and get out on the break. Almost 40% of their shots are from three, and their big man Gray will spot up outside and hits 38.7% . They also have the best three point shooter in the conference in Gibson who makes almost half his three's at 45.7%.

It's easy to see why Towson is playing so well. They have size in the post, they rebound well, they play good defense and they can hit the three. UNCW should be able to hang on the boards and get to the basket and score, draw fouls or kick out for the three. But I think the difference will be that we can turn them over with our pressure, much like the second half of the JMU game. I think Okauru bounces back and has a big game to lead us to the win as our three guards have their way.

Hawks - 75
Kittens - 72

Nice post 82 and good breakdown. They will be a load to deal with but I do like that we see the game similarly in that our speed and ball pressure will be important and undervalued.

The experts don't like UNCW to an insulting 11 point dog! They don't know what we know. This is a FUN team to watch and follow. Sometimes you just can't quantify chemistry and it looks like we have it. We may or may not win but you can be sure that they will make it interesting and keep attacking regardless of the count...they always do. I agree that we need Amari to continue to be Amari in this one! And, can we keep Shy on the court a little more in the 1st half? Need to continue to get great work from Fornes and Harvey off the bench and hopefully Tra will continue to be the Tra we know he can be...even as a freshman can make a big difference.

Seems like there are no scrubs in the CAA this year and we are playing the top dog besides us, possibly the Pride too.

Go Hawks!!! Let's go for 8 straight y'all!!

towson is a 10 point favorite with a 93.6% chance of victory. Over/under is 136.5.

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(01-21-2022 11:51 PM)Proff Wrote:  towson is a 10 point favorite with a 93.6% chance of victory. Over/under is 136.5.

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We’ve got em right where we want em.