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Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 2, 2017, 2:05 pm
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MARYLAND
2016-17 Record: 24-9 (13-5 ACC)
Last Meeting: L, 77-63, at Maryland 11/22/16
Listen/Watch:
Video:
HTML https://www.btn2go.com/
Maryland radio:
HTML https://tunein.com/radio/Maryland-Sports-Radio-Network-s254038/?db_oem_id=29700
Stony Brook radio:
HTML http://www.whli.com/listen-live.aspx
Notables:
6-7/225 so F Justin Jackson 10.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, .438 3-pt FG%
6-0/170 so G Anthony Cowan 10.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.2 spg,
.769 FT%
6-7/190 so F Kevin Huerter 9.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, .371 3-pt FG%
7-1/250 sr C Michal Cekovsky 7.6 ppg, 1.2 bpg, .671 FG%
6-10/245 fr F Bruno Fernando
6-4/205 fr G Darryl Morsell
Off we go.
We're undergoing a bit of a reorg, but Maryland is going to be
trying to figure things out themselves. It's the first time
since the spring of 2014 they've played without Melo Trimble,
who has to be considered an all-time Terp in the one-and-done
era. He kind of failed to launch after a banner freshman year,
but was nevertheless a steady hand for three years.
I see this being an ugly game with two teams trying to figure
out how their offense is going to operate without their leader.
Particularly in a bigger arena.
Going up against a Power 5 program, I'm always concerned with
how we hold our own on the glass. Cekovsky killed us in limited
time last year, and ended up missing half the season with a
broken ankle (he's still not 100%). The kid Fernando is their
top recruit, although he's questionable to play in the game with
a left ankle sprain – he's expected to miss tonight's
exhibition. I have read that he and Morsell are both high-energy
guys, with Morsell serving as a shut-down perimeter defender.
The three sophomores all averaged close to 30 minutes a game as
freshmen – think about that. That's a lot of quality run against
Big Ten competition. Huerter was the most highly touted of the
three out of high school, having been named Mr. Basketball in
New York in 2016, beating out, among others, Vermont's Anthony
Lamb. Both he and Jackson are big-time shooters. Without Nyama,
I wonder who draws the other team's best player – perhaps
Saintel – and hopefully Olaniyi is a quick study. I actually
liked what I saw from Long defensively against CSI.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: iBOsbu
Date: November 2, 2017, 2:48 pm
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Thanks Checkmate for your regular but as always excellent
previews including valuable links.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: iBOsbu
Date: November 2, 2017, 3:04 pm
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We gotta watch out for Justin Jackson. He is an NBA level talent
and might be top 15/20 talent in the draft. I watched him play
last year. Great talent. He is gonna light us up if we can't
check him.
PS two Jacksons to watch out in Big10 this year, play for two
teams we will be facing: Maryland and Michigan St.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 2, 2017, 3:48 pm
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--- Quote from: iBOsbu link ---
>
> We gotta watch out for Justin Jackson. He is an NBA level
talent and might be top 15/20 talent in the draft. I watched him
play last year. Great talent. He is gonna light us up if we
can't check him.
>
> PS two Jacksons to watch out in Big10 this year, play for two
teams we will be facing: Maryland and Michigan St.
>
--- End Quote ---
I think they're really hoping Jackson can be The Guy this year.
He is considered one of the top 21 small forwards in the country
(
HTML http://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2017-10-18/college-basketball-21-players-named-2018-julius-erving-award)<br
/>coming into the year. Had some huge nights but also nights
where
he disappeared.
There seem to be mixed reviews on him for next year's draft. As
high as 6 according to the Ringer, a few in the mid to late
first round, and a second rounder or worse in others. In a
big-heavy 2018 draft, I expect he'll slip to the 20s as a guy
who isn't someone who can just fill it up. Either way, it's safe
to say he's the best player, or at least the best prospect, on
the floor next Friday.
It's funny how, if you're a sophomore in a Power 5 conference,
you almost are written off as an impact NBA player in many
people's minds. "Why didn't he come out after one year? He must
not be that good."
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
Date: November 2, 2017, 4:28 pm
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--- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
>
>
> It's funny how, if you're a sophomore in a Power 5 conference,
you almost are written off as an impact NBA player in many
people's minds. "Why didn't he come out after one year? He must
not be that good."
>
--- End Quote ---
That's such a backwards way of looking at it. I certainly hope
only the "experts" employed by ESPN among others are the only
ones perpetuating this garbage and not the decision makers
within the organizations.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: November 3, 2017, 11:05 am
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Excited! ;D
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: November 3, 2017, 12:48 pm
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I think last night was the meet the team night at SB, and to
pick up the season tickets.. Did anyone go? I couldn't make it.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: sbugold
Date: November 3, 2017, 2:12 pm
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--- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
>
> I think last night was the meet the team night at SB, and to
pick up the season tickets.. Did anyone go? I couldn't make it.
>
--- End Quote ---
Yep! I was there. Seems like a good bunch of guys. Confirmed
that Cornish will be out 3 to 4 weeks; he was not on crutches
and walked out of the tunnel onto the floor with only a mild
limp.
Spoke to Garcia for a little bit. He has no brace and says his
leg feels pretty good, but admitted he's not quite 100% yet. He
had another MRI in the past couple of days, and it seems that
he'll still be out of commission a little while longer..
Everyone else looked itchin' to go!!
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 3, 2017, 2:23 pm
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--- Quote from: Hammertime link ---
>
> I think last night was the meet the team night at SB, and to
pick up the season tickets.. Did anyone go? I couldn't make it.
>
--- End Quote ---
I went. Boals did a nice job. Pikiell used to go on and on about
each player (and that's what McCombs did). Instead, Boals spoke
briefly before saying he felt it was important for the kids to
feel comfortable speaking in front of people, so down the line
they said their names, years, hometowns and majors. It was a
nice touch, kept people's attention, and was brief yet
informative. I don't recall him doing that last year.
A few other nuggets:
- Free gift for MBB season ticket holders is a sturdy water
bottle and some SBU coasters – both fairly useful.
- Also, for STH who didn't pick theirs up last night, the
package includes a voucher for two free football tickets to the
11/11 game.
- For reference, it's pronounced Oh-LA-ni-yi.
- The men are scrimmaging BC this weekend at their place.
- Boals confirmed 3-4 weeks for Cornish.
- Before saying "business", Iroegbu joked that he majors in
"buckets." I'm OK if he's a double major!
- The women's exhibition against Adelphi on Monday 11/6 (7pm) is
free to the public.
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Re: Game 1: vs. Maryland 11/10 (at Nassau Coliseum)
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: November 3, 2017, 9:40 pm
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--- Quote from: Checkmate link ---
>
> [quote author=Hammertime link=topic=637.msg19579#msg19579
date=1509731337]
> I think last night was the meet the team night at SB, and to
pick up the season tickets.. Did anyone go? I couldn't make it.
>
--- End Quote ---
I went. Boals did a nice job. Pikiell used to go on and on about
each player (and that's what McCombs did). Instead, Boals spoke
briefly before saying he felt it was important for the kids to
feel comfortable speaking in front of people, so down the line
they said their names, years, hometowns and majors. It was a
nice touch, kept people's attention, and was brief yet
informative. I don't recall him doing that last year.
A few other nuggets:
- Free gift for MBB season ticket holders is a sturdy water
bottle and some SBU coasters – both fairly useful.
- Also, for STH who didn't pick theirs up last night, the
package includes a voucher for two free football tickets to the
11/11 game.
- For reference, it's pronounced Oh-LA-ni-yi.
- The men are scrimmaging BC this weekend at their place.
- Boals confirmed 3-4 weeks for Cornish.
- Before saying "business", Iroegbu joked that he majors in
"buckets." I'm OK if he's a double major!
- The women's exhibition against Adelphi on Monday 11/6 (7pm) is
free to the public.
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Thanks checkmate for the info.
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