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ODU (11-8) hosts Appalachian State (10-10) at the Ted Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Both teams are 3-4 in conference. The Mountaineers are 3-5 on the road this year and 1-3 on the road in conference. They are coming off a 93-84 OT defeat to Coastal. ODU currently has a Live RPI (Warren Nolan) of 138 and a NET of 157. App State has a Live RPI of 205 and a NET of 218.

We have 5 common opponents this year (Marshall, Troy, Coastal, Georgia So. and Furman). ODUs record against those opponents is 2-3. App's record is 2-4.

Tipoff - 7:00pm
TV - ESPN+
Radio - ODUSports Radio Network

App State OPPONENTS & RESULTS (non-D1 in italics)
REGULAR SEASON
Warren Wilson W 142-74
NC Central W 79-74
@Louisville W 61-60
Campbell L 63-58
Kennesaw St L 71-67
SE Louisiana W 83-74
@ETSU W 74-70
Furman L 65-61
@Charlotte L 71-62
Carlow W 103-43
@Wake Forest L 67-66
Regent W 100-32
UCSB L 61-50
@Marshall L 79-53
@Southern Miss L 76-70
Coast Car W 63-62
@James Madison W 71-62
Georgia So L 67-65
Troy W 58-45
@Coast Car L 93-84

Team Leaders
Points - Donovan Gregory (F) 12.1
Rebounds - CJ Huntley (F) 6.6
Assists - Donovan Gregory (F) 4.4
Steals - Donovan Gregory (F) 1.7
Blocks - Justin Abson (F) 2.0

You said Georgia State opponents but I know you meant App State.

(01-20-2023 02:32 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  You said Georgia State opponents but I know you meant App State.

Thanks for the correction.

Saturday 7:00 @Chartway: Appalachian State (10-10. 3-4 SB). ESPN+

Results to date: Warren Wilson (142-74); NC Central (79-74 OT); Louisiana (61-60); Campbell (58-63); Kennesaw State (67-71); SE La (83-74); ETSU (74-70); Furman (61-65); Charlotte (82-71); Carlow (103-43); Wake Forest (66-67); Regent (100-32); UCSB (50-61); Marshall (53-79); S Miss (70-76); Coastal Carolina (63-62); JMU (71-62); Ga Southern (65-67); Troy (58-45); Coastal Carolina (84-93 OT).

Last game: Appalachian State started the game 19-12 then 25-18 before CC countered to pull within 39-38 @HT. App State upped the lead to 51-45 when CC rallied to take a 56-53 lead that widened to 66-55 with 7:00 to play. Dibaji Walker then scored on 7/8 possessions to fuel a comeback and 79-79 score in regulation. App State scored first in OT, but CC was hot and pulled away for the 93-84 victory. Walker led the Mountaineers with 27 pts (8-11 FG, 6-8 3s, 5-7 FT), Donovan Gregory had 19 (7-15 FG, 1-1 3, 4-4 FT) and Terrence Harcum added 10 (3-15 FG, 3-11 3s, 1-2 FT).

Stats: 73.5 pts (vs 65.5); .447 FG (.332 3s); .705 FT; -0.1 RB; A/TO= 1.14

Starters (Coastal)
F Justin Abson (6-9 235 Fr). 20.4 min. .630 FG (1-1 3); .459 FT; 5.0 RB; 2.0 blocks; 6.0 pts (12 starts)
F CJ Hundley (6-11 220 Jr). 26.7 min.; .460 FG (23-73 3s); .698 FT; 6.6 RB; 9.0 pts
F Donovan Gregory (6-5 190 Sr). 30.4 min.; .431 FG (5-17 3s); .773 FT; 3.8 RB; 4.4 assists; 1.6 steals; 12.1 pts
G Terrence Harcum (6-3 190 So). 24.5 min.; .386 FG (26-82 3s); .872 FT; 2.1 RB; 9.3 pts (13 starts)
G Xavion Brown (6-3 180 Jr). 16.3 min.; .612 FG (0-1 3s); .423 FT; 2.8 RB; 3.6 pts (2 starts)
Bench
F Christopher Mantis (6-7 185 So). 16.9 min.; .442 FG (28-76 3s); .762 FT; 2.0 RB; 7.5 pts (10 starts)
F Tamell Pearson (6-10 225 Sr). 13.8 min.; .424 FG (0-3 3s); .737 FT; 4.2 RB; 4.1 pts (8 starts)
F DiBaji Walker (6-9 200 Sr). 16.8 min.; .505 FG (20-52 3s); .697 FT; 3.6 RB; 7.4 pts

Picked 7th pre-season Sun Belt. Big team that plays strong defense (opponents .402 FG). Picked 7th pre-season Sun Belt led by 2nd team pick Donovan Gregory.

Top-25 NCAA FG% defense (#1 SB). Avg 4.4 blocks/g and 7.4 steals/g.

Shoot 24.3 3s/g. Several snipers: Big man Hundley 73/137 FG attempts are 3s; Harcum 82/153 attempts; Mantis 76/120 attempts.

Note- 2nd leading scorer Tyree Boykin (11.9 pts/g) DNP last two games.

My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

(01-20-2023 03:35 PM)757ODU Wrote:  My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

It's gonna be the "Call me Point Guard or Call me Wing, I don't care, my name is Jadin Johnson" show.

(01-20-2023 03:36 PM)ODUCoach Wrote:  

(01-20-2023 03:35 PM)757ODU Wrote:  My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

It's gonna be the "Call me Point Guard or Call me Wing, I don't care, my name is Jadin Johnson" show.

Play him over Smith for sure.

(01-20-2023 03:36 PM)ODUCoach Wrote:  

(01-20-2023 03:35 PM)757ODU Wrote:  My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

It's gonna be the "Call me Point Guard or Call me Wing, I don't care, my name is Jadin Johnson" show.

“Now you can call me Jadin, or you can call me Jay, you can call me PG, or you can call me SG, you can call me point, you can call me shooting, you can even call me guard, but you don’t have call me Johnson!”

If you know you know

Stines could still play.

Im not as concerned with the depth:

Chaunce
TSG
Baker
Long
Williams

Fields
Smith
Wade

Personally- I think Jenkins and TSG are not good as conserving energy so I would figure out a way to get PJ 2-3 mins just as a break for those guys (I think playing PG wears them out more).

That *should be enough to win.

(01-20-2023 03:35 PM)757ODU Wrote:  My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

Was told he was walking fine today. We shall see. But he’s a tough kid.

(01-20-2023 09:59 PM)Monarchist13 Wrote:  

(01-20-2023 03:35 PM)757ODU Wrote:  My guess is that Stines is out, so we are looking at a really short bench tomorrow. I am guessing that Baker will start, and we will see Wade and Fields off the bench. After that, who the hell knows?

Was told he was walking fine today. We shall see. But he’s a tough kid.

That is great news! Thanks for the update. I think he is a difference maker for this team. Gotta keep him on the court, and I hope Jeff sees that.

He has played 19, 22, and 24 minutes the last 3 games. He's earning some minutes.

I really could see him taking a step up over the next year or so. Very athletic with a nice shot. He tries hard on defense.

They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

(01-21-2023 12:32 PM)elon77 Wrote:  They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

Not a theory, it's called "common sense"!!

(01-21-2023 12:32 PM)elon77 Wrote:  They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

You can easily exploit height by making them cover on the wing. And with Ben out, that shouldn't be hard for us.

(01-21-2023 02:08 PM)BigBlueBobby Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 12:32 PM)elon77 Wrote:  They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

Not a theory, it's called "common sense"!!

You are the common sense guy that's for sure. Bahahaha.

Their size inside makes it tough to play Wade. If we go small(er), Baker/Stines must make some 3s or there will be no room in the paint for Tyreke or Jenkins to penetrate. In contrast AS shoots a lot of 3s so ODU can't help out much inside (and someone has to follow Huntley out to the perimeter).

They are a surprisingly poor RBing team for all their size. limiting them to one shot is imperative.

(01-21-2023 02:19 PM)elon77 Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 02:08 PM)BigBlueBobby Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 12:32 PM)elon77 Wrote:  They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

Not a theory, it's called "common sense"!!

You are the common sense guy that's for sure. Bahahaha.

So how's it working for you? Like our chances for an invite to the dance again? Long live the Munchkins! Bahahaha

(01-21-2023 02:51 PM)BigBlueBobby Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 02:19 PM)elon77 Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 02:08 PM)BigBlueBobby Wrote:  

(01-21-2023 12:32 PM)elon77 Wrote:  They have a lot of height. If you use the big blue bobby theory, we are doomed.

Not a theory, it's called "common sense"!!

You are the common sense guy that's for sure. Bahahaha.

So how's it working for you? Like our chances for an invite to the dance again? Long live the Munchkins! Bahahaha

App State starts a 6'11 and 6'9 dude. I can't wait to see them in the dance. Please act on occasion like you are as smart as you think you are. Nice copy of the Bahahaha.

Yall,