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#Post#: 31245--------------------------------------------------
Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm CANCELED
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 20, 2020, 4:56 pm
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BRYANT (2019-20 record: 15-17)
Last Game: St. Francis (PA) 87, Bryant 61 on 3/4/20
Last Game with SBU: Bryant 77, Stony Brook 59 on 12/30/98
Checkmate Unofficial Line: Bryant -2
NET Ranking: TBD
KenPom Rating: Stony Brook 246, Bryant 310
KenPom Prediction: Stony Brook 70, Bryant 69
Listen/Watch:
HTML http://necfrontrow.com/game/7501
Notables:
6-2/180 jr G Chris Childs 14.2 ppg, .450 3-pt FG% (at Indian
Hills CC)
5-11/155 so G Michael Green III 9.3 ppg, 3.1 apg
6-8/200 rjr G Melo Eggleston 8.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg (at Arkansas
State)
6-4/185 so G Charles Pride 8.2 ppg
6-8/230 rsr F Hall Elisias 7.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, .625 FG%
Let's do this?
Here we are: The roster's new, we can't go to any games, the
game may or may not be played, and if it's played, are we
certain that we have the opponent right? It's some start to the
year. But I gotta say, I am still fired up about the ball going
up on 2020-21 and am hopeful that we can get most/all of these
games in.
Let's start with us. My projected starting lineup, with no
inside knowledge, is Rodriguez, TSM, Diallo, Policelli and
Gueye. And I actually like our depth Greene started some at
Manhattan, Habwe at MSM, and then the jucos played a lot of
minutes where they were too. I'm really curious to see how much
we see of McKenzie, if at all, with Rodriguez, TSM, TPP and
White all here.
As I think I've done the past couple years, questions I have
going into opening night ...
- Just how much has Gueye improved?
- How good are these new guys, particularly Policelli and
Rodriguez?
- No really, how good are these guys?
- Who are our #1, 2, 3, etc. options offensively?
- We lost 85% of our made threes from last year. Who are our
shooters?
- How well has the team jelled considering the inexperience
playing together?
For me, the guy I'm most interested in finding out more about is
JRod (going with that moniker). At first glance, I was not
impressed with the Monroe or high school videos. TBH, I thought
Mike Almonacy all over again slight build, standing around,
not interested in defense. And before you cite his junior
college numbers, consider the numbers that our guys have put up
at the Division II level. On the flip side, it sounds like he's
going to get a chance to play a big role for us. Can he run the
point at this level? Can he take care of the ball? Can he be one
of our top few scoring options too? We'll find out.
If you listened to the Howl podcast, Ford said that Gueye is a
completely different player. Like, completely. Defensively, no
worries whatsoever. But is he our go-to guy now? That would
require a tremendous leap from where he was last year shaky
jumper and prone to getting pickpocketed underneath or on
drives. Is he ready to put up 15 a night? Or is it Policelli or
TSM? If Policelli came here out of high school, he'd have been
one of our greatest gets in history. And from what I hear, he
can really really shoot it. Curious about his motor but this is
a golden opportunity for him to be the guy for the first time
since New Hartford. We also saw glimpses last year from TSM with
back-to-back 19 point nights.
Other than that, will any of this juco production translate?
Diallo had some big nights, and LES was a double double machine.
But it can be so deceptive. Thrower averaged 14 a game in D-II.
He's one of plenty of players who couldn't make it here but lit
up the lower levels.
I feel like we'll be good on the glass between Gueye, LES,
Sayles, Habwe and Diallo. Defensively, maybe we're all right
inside, but you can't overlook the perimeter D that Olaniyi and
Latimer in particular provided. We have generally defended the
three well, and you could always count on those two, and Garcia,
to get on the boards too. Both important.
As for Bryant, they'll have a lot of new faces too.
All-conference guard Adam Grant is gone. Benson Lin, an
all-rookie team member (and Jeremy's brother), isn't on the
roster not sure of his whereabouts. Some key bench guys left
for places like Elon, Indianapolis and Limestone. But ...
there's still a decent nucleus led by conference Rookie of the
Year Michael Green III, who I could see being a first- or
second-team type this year. He reminds me a little of Sam
Sessoms ball on a string, fearless going to the basket, can
finish with either hand. Maybe Jairus Lyles Lite? He's pretty
good. He's a NY kid and I wish we had him. Maybe JRod can match
him though? Beyond that though, Childs and Eggleston had some
good numbers at their previous stops, and Elisias (a Nassau kid)
and Pride played significant roles a year ago.
Bryant was not a great shooting team last year, and a lot of
those shooters are gone, so what do they really have? And does
that sounds familiar? It should.
This one feels like a tossup. We lost a LOT. I give Bryant the
edge because it's in their gym and they have a few more pieces
back than we do.
Whatever the result, it's good to be back. Just don't change
anything between now and game time to render this preview moot.
#Post#: 31246--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: November 20, 2020, 5:16 pm
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it's back!!!
truly amazing. thanks checkie. :-X
#Post#: 31247--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: November 20, 2020, 5:27 pm
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- How good are these new guys, particularly Policelli and
Rodriguez?
i think i see habwe getting minutes to throw some weight around
in the paint, just a baseless prediction...
- We lost 85% of our made threes from last year. Who are our
shooters?
i consider this a good thing
- If you listened to the Howl podcast, Ford said that Gueye is a
completely different player.
despite height, i still don't think he's a paint player- he's a
tall 3. but maybe things truly changed
#Post#: 31248--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 20, 2020, 6:02 pm
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--- Quote from: Chairman of the Board link ---
>
> - How good are these new guys, particularly Policelli and
Rodriguez?
> i think i see habwe getting minutes to throw some weight
around in the paint, just a baseless prediction...
>
--- End Quote ---
I had Habwe in the starting lineup before switching him out for
Diallo. I thought I heard/read that Diallo was a player. Habwe
of course has plenty of experience under his belt, so maybe he's
it. Greene also had some good efforts for Manhattan but also
nights where he disappeared. Feels like he'll get Latimer type
minutes.
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Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: guest369
Date: November 20, 2020, 6:07 pm
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If you trust The Statesman, Ford said that Diallo was the most
impressive juco guy, but he got hurt in preseason and might not
be ready for the opener.
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2020/11/17/expectations-high-in-stony-brook-despite-rapid-turnover-for-mens-basketball/
#Post#: 31250--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: November 20, 2020, 6:23 pm
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tam is good writer for SB.
- In contrast, he noted how the new roster was better at passing
the ball.
great, i think this is just what we need
- With a need to make up for the drop-off in driving and post-up
plays, building team chemistry is vital and can only come from
actual gameday experience.
this one is odd. last year we did a lot of clear the half line,
chuck. now we're told there's less driving and post up?
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Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: guest410
Date: November 20, 2020, 8:45 pm
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--- Quote from: Green Opaque link ---
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> If you trust The Statesman, Ford said that Diallo was the most
impressive juco guy, but he got hurt in preseason and might not
be ready for the opener.
>
>
HTML https://www.sbstatesman.com/2020/11/17/expectations-high-in-stony-brook-despite-rapid-turnover-for-mens-basketball/
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--- End Quote ---
Wrote for the Statesman for two semesters, and while I no longer
work there, had a chance to listen to the recording of the long
interview. All true. BUT, I don't trust the writer.
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Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: guest369
Date: November 20, 2020, 10:44 pm
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Hmm, see Im the opposite. I dont trust The Statesman as a
whole as they are a student-run rag, but I trust the writer
because he along with Brookland seem to be the only consistent
social media presences that provide information about Stony
Brook. And even Brookland has been slacking it a bit over the
last year or so. I should probably start looking more at the
author headline whenever Statesman stuff comes up.
#Post#: 31258--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: guest410
Date: November 21, 2020, 7:34 am
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Brookland is run by a professional journalist, who I believe now
is in communications for a think tank. Interesting guy, but
clearly has a lot on his plate so not much of a surprise that he
hasn't been present much, they've probably got him working
double time. But that Statesman writer, just not a fan.
#Post#: 31264--------------------------------------------------
Re: Game 1: at Bryant 11/25, 1pm
DIR By: Checkmate
Date: November 21, 2020, 7:27 pm
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I'm worried about our perimeter D truthfully. The league has
some really tough guards Smith, Noel, Cooks, Healy, Shungu,
Flowers, et al and I really give Latimer a lot of credit for
chasing those kinds of guys around the court. I thought he
showed great improvement in that department. My best guess is
TSM getting that assignment this year. But we have to close out
because the league has shooters, and that's not even taking into
consideration the newcomers.
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