Recruiting Updates

[tee1222]

Wow. At around 35-31 Team Scan down, Battle threw a 3/4 court pass and it looks like Bryant exploded for that dunk. Got up in a hurry with elevation. Hadn't seen much of that in the past. Good sign.

 

[Francis03]

Do we have any staff at his games babysitting him? This guy is getting more and more impressive.

Coaches can't attend games until the next live period in July.

 

[tee1222]

Couple other thoughts for now. Govan getting to the line, doing work. Diallo looks awful. Bad outside shot, execution and selection. Got stuffed by a smaller forward too. Battle taking some forced shots but looks really good bringing up the ball even though he is one of three distributors on this squad. Bryant has had some moments scoring inside so far.

 

[tee1222]

Btw Francis, I like the kid McKnight attacking the defense off the bounce. Got easy shots off penetration a bunch of times already.

 

[tee1222]

Bryant has to do a better job with possession. A few turnovers, rebounds that needed to be controlled.

 

[tee1222]

Down 4, Bryant with room in the front court, great pass to a cutting Diallo, easy jam home.

 

[tee1222]

Bryant with great defense, altered inside shot and collects the rebound, chance to take the lead.

 

[tee1222]

Diallo ties it up after a few decent defensive plays by Govan. Altered at least one of the two putback tries, but give Diallo credit for sticking with it. Take that, Charles Smith.

 

[tee1222]

And we're headed to OT.

 

[tee1222]

Beautiful high low post feed to Cheick from Bryant again. That's twice now, very impressed with Bryant's awareness and thought to pass first. Both resulted in easy looks for teammates.

 

[tee1222]

Again, Govan draws the foul. Has a lot of Slick Rick The Ruler Jackson in him. Really uses his size against two formidable defenders in Diallo and Bryant. Great game, now NY Lightning tie it back up after being down 4 late in first OT.

 

[tee1222]

Looks like Lightning will hold on over Bryant, Battle and Team Scan. Well played both ends of the floor. Can't wait to see Govan's line. Really carried his team against a front court with twin towers of Thomas Bryant and Cheick.

 

[tee1222]

Earlier today Malachi dropped a cool 28 as his team coasted and broke 100. He wasn't even the team leader in scoring for the game.
http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/TX14C2G7.13074543.pdf

 

[Francis03]

Thanks for the recap King Tee. McKnight played at St. Benedict's this past season with our boy Johnny Williams. I was impressed with him too when I saw one of their games against Roselle Catholic.

How did Govan look athletic and motor wise?

 

[tee1222]

In the afternoon game, Malachi collects a game high 22 points and another win.
http://www.statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/TX14C6G7.130123946.pdf

 

[tee1222]

Thanks for the recap King Tee. McKnight played at St. Benedict's this past season with our boy Johnny Williams. I was impressed with him too when I saw one of their games against Roselle Catholic.

How did Govan look athletic and motor wise?

You got it my friend. Govan doesn't seem to get up high, but has a hook that gives him room. Weird delivery, but makes it work. His motor, energy level look good, but his best asset is use of his body and position to either draw the foul or create an easy look. Was 7/8 from the line and tied a game high of 19 points. Really like his low post game. If he gets up and in a hurry, you've got a tremendous threat inside.

 

[tee1222]

Here's the box http://www.statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/TX14C1G10.130123829.pdf
Yup, Bryant had his moments but sloppy with the ball. Battle played ok at times, and Govan did everything to get his team the win. Give Bryant credit for his passing. Two assists but were at pivotal points late in the game. Yakwe was quiet but he's got some talent in front of him on this Scan roster.

 

[tee1222]

Fellas, Lydon coming on in a half hour. Let's see what the kid has got.

 

[Francis03]

You got it my friend. Govan doesn't seem to get up high, but has a hook that gives him room. Weird delivery, but makes it work. His motor, energy level look good, but his best asset is use of his body and position to either draw the foul or create an easy look. Was 7/8 from the line and tied a game high of 19 points. Really like his low post game. If he gets up and in a hurry, you've got a tremendous threat inside.

Thanks, good stuff. From what you've seen and thinking long-term, who do you prefer for SU out of TB and Govan?

 

[tee1222]

Thanks, good stuff. From what you've seen and thinking long-term, who do you prefer for SU out of TB and Govan?

Great question and I knew it was coming. If Govan can jump and get in better shape, I'd give him the slight nod but have to see more of him. But I'm a fan of TB, feel so dirty right now. If we needed a true post who is supposed to do what we wanted (and still might get) out of DC2, I say Govan.

 

[tee1222]

What I'd like to see more out of both of these guys is a little more athleticism in challenging shots, moving defensively. Bryant is a little quicker, more motor, but Govan is just an inside presence, demands a defensive front court's attention. Playing above the rim is neither's strength and that is a concern. Need a rim protector at the 5 if we play zone next few years. Not to say that one won't surprise us, but that's just my two cents.

Just to add, I think Govan could even end up drawing AO like comparisons. Has the footwork, similar builds and games.

 

[tee1222]

Lydon, starting his day on the bench. Could have sworn I saw a brace on one leg, but who knows, might just come off the bench.

 

[tee1222]

City Rocks now down 9 and still no Lydon. Either his coach is terrible or he's sitting out due to health.

 

[Orangeyes]

What number is he?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

What number is he?

13th