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Date Posted: Saturday, January 17, 01:03:58am
Author: True SPC Fan
Subject: Re: Comments
In reply to: oldtimer#1 's message, "Comments" on Friday, January 16, 04:05:21pm

I don't know what game some people were at however Nick and Brandon held Han at different times and they both did an exceptional job.Their other speedy guard was also held pretty much in check by some very slow SP guards as some refer to them. As for the 1 fan from Sienna and the 2 from last night their teams must not be that good as only three players for SP were able to give them both (top teams) a run for their money, maybe they should be trying to get JD to take them over the hill.
I am a Coach who is very impressed with the growth of the team as well as the coaching staff since the Monmouth game,I also feel that Dunne has a quality team that just needs to grow together.I will agree that the heart of the team is Wes,Nick and Ryan but when you add Brandon,Jordan or Akeem you then have a pretty good defensive unit and team which will allow them to stay in games with the best in the MAAC. The progress of this team evolves around more than just three players, like every other team it takes 5 and I have not seen a team yet with 5 superstars on the court from any other team. It is called blending and that is what SP is starting to do on the average their TO rate has dropped and the teams Assist rate seems to be getting better.
Get to know the aspects of basketball and you will understand that some players have certain roles even though they may have other abilities but if asked of the coach to do certain things these players will do whats asked of them. Traore, Gooding, Hall and Costner all have elevated their games along with the other three,thats why the "team" is playing better.Has anyone noticed lately that the starting 5 for the second half of several games has been Wes,Nick,Brandon,Jordan (Akeem)and Ryan and when this line up is in they have out played the opposistion and actually won the second half of the game.Their problem with the exception of last night game is that they get to far behind in the first half. The team is starting to gel lets let them grow and show support, that too has an affect on a teams performance.Hill,Reid and Traore have also raised their level of play with the addition of the other 2 and an additional scorer this team has the potential to be very competetive.Still have the rest of the season, lets see how things play out

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[> [> Re: Comments -- SPC Fan, Saturday, January 17, 07:50:26am [1]

I must agree with the above posts on growth seen in the New Year. After the horrrendous Monmouth performance the team seems to have made a turnaround. I expect them to be very competitive the rest of the way. Oldtimer has correctly pointed out that Bacon is playing at an all MAAC level though i doubt he gets that recognition post seaon.
I hope Costner contiues to show his shooting ability when he's open as his development this year is also a major factor in competitiveness. To be fair to the staff i suspect Darryl Lampley might have added quite a bit this year if he were here and finally playing the point under control as i heard he was in the preseason.Darryl would have added some offense at the position.If Brandon Hall is to be the eventual point guard he must be able to hit a free throw or a jump shot in a crucial situation.
Nick Leon has also answered the call and moved his game up another level. Hopefully Wesley finds his shot again and adds a third reliable offensive option.


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[> [> [> Re: Comments -- True SPC Fan, Saturday, January 17, 10:13:16am [1]

I must agree with you that Brandon must be able to complete foul shots and jump shots at critical times and my understanding is that when he first came to SP and played in their open gym he did both,however I thought his curent problem was because he broke his footand was unable to play for 3 to 4 months prior to the season,he returned I think in Nov.But in the earlier part of the season he was shooting at a higher percentage, even then he still was not shooting that much, but we don't know what was being asked of him by the coach. It seems to me as if he was having a confidence issue but is now getting over it as the rest of his game is picking up. Now with the continued support of his teammates and the coaching staff he should come out of this funk.
The same support will also help Wes return to form, as you can see he seems to be on track again with his scoring however not only is he probably adjusting to personal issues but also on court issues with his constant mugging and no calls being made on his behalf. Wes is a proven ball player and he has the ability along with Nick to lead this team to contention.
The key for these players and the rest of the Peacocks is the concept "team" which they have definitely become.I to had concerns about some coaching decision but I must commened Coach Dunne and his staff for the work that they have done up to this point.If I coaching one of the upper teams in the MAAC I would not want to play Saint Peters or Marist in the first round of the playoffs


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