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Post by thehat on Feb 1, 2020 20:58:16 GMT -5
Hard to see how Iona covers. At the very least Manhattan will play 11 guys and play pressure defense the entire game. They pressure and double the ball the entire defensive possession. Crawford is still dealing with back issues, don't understand why Arnold played him the last 7 minutes down 30. Not sure why he played IW 39 minutes and Agee could really struggle with turnovers against that pressure. 73-58 Manhattan I think Jaspers will put up more than 73, 58 sounds right.
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Post by jb on Feb 1, 2020 21:31:11 GMT -5
I still have faith IONA+5
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Post by ic59 on Feb 2, 2020 8:59:06 GMT -5
While Manhattan is capable of losing any game, if we are to WIN the game the following, imo, must happen.
On Offense, we have to run an offense and stay away from playing "one on one basketball". By that I mean, not having Tajuan and EJ start from the perimeter and try to back down their defender, one on one, while the rest of the team watches. We have to develop a flow to the offense, and that starts with IW putting up some decent assist numbers. And Ross, EJ, IW and Agee have to knock down the deep shot. I'm also expecting Niko to continue bringing effort and hustle to the game. Also, have to keep Paulicap's blocks under five.
On Defense, Manhattan's best three point shooter is their PF, Reynolds. In the games I've seen he plays on the perimeter and if he is being guarded by Agee, Tajuan has to play disciplined BB and not leave him alone in order to double another Jasper. A lot of hit and miss when Manhattan shoots the three, but Reynods is their best. Looks like Niko will start and be tasked with guarding Paulicap or Williams in the low post. When he's out of the game, Tajuan will probably move to low post defense with Van Eyck or Thiam guarding Reynods. I have no idea if Masiello plays any four guard offense. As a fan I'm hoping we play more "man" and less "zone".
If we are in a close game, free throws will probably decide the outcome. SM still believes in fouling a lot, figuring the refs won't call everything.
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Post by Super on Feb 2, 2020 9:29:59 GMT -5
Just a reminder--noon tipoff.
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Post by iona05 on Feb 2, 2020 10:03:17 GMT -5
Iona-Manhattan at Draddy used to be an “event”, as recently as a few years ago. Fast forward to 2020, there is not one blurb in the local papers, the two teams are a combined 13-21, and the game has been relegated to a noon tip on Super Bowl Sunday. Depressing.
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Post by Super on Feb 2, 2020 10:20:30 GMT -5
Iona-Manhattan at Draddy used to be an “event”, as recently as a few years ago. Fast forward to 2020, there is not one blurb in the local papers, the two teams are a combined 13-21, and the game has been relegated to a noon tip on Super Bowl Sunday. Depressing. Have proposed for years that we have an afternoon home game followed by a Super Bowl party. Still think it's worth considering although many may want to remain home with friends.
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Post by Super on Feb 2, 2020 12:11:16 GMT -5
Another missed dunk by Agee!
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Post by imagael on Feb 2, 2020 12:13:02 GMT -5
How do you miss that? Other players do that no more than once a season and learn their lesson
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Post by jfeng on Feb 2, 2020 12:13:06 GMT -5
Giving up 3, 3s to start the game. A blown wide open dunk for Agee. Two awful turnovers. Anyone else having deja vu?
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Post by jfeng on Feb 2, 2020 12:15:32 GMT -5
Giving up 3, 3s to start the game. A blown wide open dunk for Agee. Two awful turnovers. Anyone else having deja vu? How could I forget and bonehead technical foul...
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Feb 2, 2020 12:17:05 GMT -5
About 4 TO's in a couple of minutes. A missed dunk when an open lay-up was there. Everyone wants to be "THE MAN" - no team concept. It's Sunday afternoon; I need to do something productive.
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Post by Super on Feb 2, 2020 12:27:51 GMT -5
Is Mo on bench?
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Post by jfeng on Feb 2, 2020 12:34:20 GMT -5
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Post by sharkey on Feb 2, 2020 12:37:06 GMT -5
Daly Dose Of Hoops said on twitter Iona only has 9 available scholarship players. Thiam might be hurt. Nope, just came in. Ristanovic not playing?
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Post by Joebird on Feb 2, 2020 12:56:08 GMT -5
Daly Dose Of Hoops said on twitter Iona only has 9 available scholarship players. Thiam might be hurt. Nope, just came in. Ristanovic not playing? He’s on the bench and dressed. Crawford having a game after getting pissed at a horrible back court call. Iona getting jobbed by refs, some horrible calls
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