USA East Coast Basketball trip with Benny Williams

[DoctorBombay]

Roberson or Blackwell would be fantastic if he improved that much… you guys have some short memories. Sure, Roberson was limited but he also pulled down 21 boards at Duke while getting the kicked out of him and hanmering down a top 10 cuse dunk of all time. Robey had limitations but he was a pretty decent college player.

Loved Roberson, and yes he dominated that upset win.
I think the reference is more in line with personality rather than as a player. I always felt that Robbie was one that JB terribly mishandled. He was a shell of himself his final year, lacking confidence, assertiveness, presence, you name it. And publically getting thrown under the bus did not help.
If Benny brings Robbie 2.0, I’d gladly take it!

 

[Janner]

For those who watched, how would you say the competition was for the past two games?

 

[Orangezoo]

For those who watched, how would you say the competition was for the past two games?

Watching as much as is out there competition was not good but decent yesterday. Today a bit weaker.

 

[rrlbees]

For those who watched, how would you say the competition was for the past two games?

Not very good imo.

 

[Orangezoo]

Not very good imo.

Neither passed the looks test but yesterday's team seem to be capable running an offense and moved the ball well while also having some shooters. Today's team meh.

 

[rrlbees]

Found out that a few weeks ago Benny played in a Kenner league game. The Kenner league is a summer league in DC where local college players and former college players play in. Jerami Grant played in the same game. Benny had 11 and 6. Was also told Mintz played in one game this summer but struggled with his shooting going something like 2-10.

 

[HoustonCuse]

This will certainly be interesting to watch this year. I still can’t believe how inept Benny was last year. Basically any single positive thing happening while he is on the floor will be a big improvement over last year but we of course want so much more from him. If he can relax, get comfortable, or get locked in/aggressive it will be a big step along the way for him.

 

[Orangezoo]

Found out that a few weeks ago Benny played in a Kenner league game. The Kenner league is a summer league in DC where local college players and former college players play in. Jerami Grant played in the same game. Benny had 11 and 6. Was also told Mintz played in one game this summer but struggled with his shooting going something like 2-10.

11 and 6 is the sweet spot for Benny this year. Glad Judah is getting in some time too. 2-10 isn't great scoring wise but barring the Oak Hill games against top competition being a mirage not worried about him at all.

Glad to hear Benny got after it to get his. This year's team has to hunker down on defense first and foremost and run. With that said they won't be out there shooting 48 pct from 3 most nights so guys have to be aggressive i.e. Benny. Reduce the margin of error on the defensive end getting easy buckets in transition.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangezoo]

11 and 8. Awesome

 

[MSOrange]

rrlbees was pretty close on Benny’s stats. Nice job!

 

[Giants1973]

11 and 8. Awesome

Take those numbers all day long

 

[stlorange]

good job benny!!!

 

[Bball44]

Take those numbers all day long

Hopefully with the confidence of having a long lease as the most experienced forward on the team, we see the Duke numbers more often than not.

 

[pearl31]

a long lease

I heard it's month to month

 

[bballbeadle]

When is the next game?

 

[Bball44]

I heard it's month to month

Deposit not refundable

 

[OrangeXtreme]

When is the next game?

Today at 1 PM

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[rrlbees]

Anyone going to watch it? I’ll see just a bit since I’m at a family reunion.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Anyone going to watch it? I’ll see just a bit since I’m at a family reunion.

I’m trying. It’s a sputtery, stuttery mess. I finally had to reduce quality to an impressionistic 140p and it runs with some glitches, but its still a challenge.

 

[Orangezoo]

Benny came off bench. Had a nice dish that they missed a Bunny then a nice cut and pull up he was fouled and went 1-2 at the line. He is super active cutting hard and defending well. Most active he has been in the first quarter of any game. Was open 4x and they missed him but he was in great position. All positives so far. Also has a board. #7 on his team is super selfish.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'll try and recap every quarter.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

I’m trying. It’s a sputtery, stuttery mess. I finally had to reduce quality to an impressionistic 140p and it runs with some glitches, but its still a challenge.

I give up. The timeouts run without glitches, and as soon as the ball is inbounded… video freezes.

And now this— screen goes black with this message:
”This live video has ended.
It'll be available to watch on Guy Rancourt's timeline shortly.”

I thought it was 2020-something?