MBB G23 Final: Louisiana 86, Georgia Southern 103

[VObserver]

So far this year, we have pretty much returned to the Marlin norm. Our record vs teams with RPI 1-100 is 1-5, against RPI 101-200 it is 1-3, and vs 201+ we are 9-1.

Our best win is GaSo [RPI 65] on the road.
Our worst loss is App St [RPI 275] also on the road.

Our best home win is Prairie View [RPI 199].
Worst home loss is LTU [RPi 116]

Mean RPI of Wins: 246
Mean RPI of Losses: 102.2

Mean RPI of Home Games: 210.375
Mean RPI of Away Games: 179.615

Only D 1 games are included.

[ManAboutTown]

Got blown out by the 275 RPI team in basketball
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[zephyr]

Along with not having the bulk to bang the boards, no height on perimeter is absolutely killing us. That's a great example of where we miss MM.

We could have 7 footers on the perimeter but it wouldn't matter. There is nobody closing out on shooters and if they do, they are late on it. Shooters right now are getting open shots regardless of height of defenders. Height on the interior, however, is killing us. We are either bottom or right near bottom in Offensive Rebounds given up. Last night there were 3-4 instances where their man got an offensive rebound in the middle of 4 of our players. That is just something that you can not allow to happen.

[zephyr]

Our guards are small. Our shooting is not good. Our Defense has no nastiness to it. We have one dog on the team and thats Gant. We need more dogs. Our recruiting has not gotten better over the years. Our D1 transfers if they work out, is simply a roll of the dice scenario.

Actually, I think that Trajan Wesley fits that mold too. He got into a few scrums last night. He's small but not afraid to mix it up. Has the ability to be a solid contributor during his time here. Liked what he did with the ball. Just couldn't stay in front of Tookie Brown.

[CajunStrong]

Actually, I think that Trajan Wesley fits that mold too. He got into a few scrums last night. He's small but not afraid to mix it up. Has the ability to be a solid contributor during his time here. Liked what he did with the ball. Just couldn't stay in front of Tookie Brown.

Last sentence is the key. Second that kid is tough, but extremely small. PG that have done well over the past.

Blaine Harmon - 6'3"
Orien Greene - 6'5"
Elfrid Peyton - 6'3"

Trajan Wesley 5'7"

I just dont know how much we will get from him in the future.

[VObserver]

We could have 7 footers on the perimeter but it wouldn't matter. There is nobody closing out on shooters and if they do, they are late on it. Shooters right now are getting open shots regardless of height of defenders. Height on the interior, however, is killing us. We are either bottom or right near bottom in Offensive Rebounds given up. Last night there were 3-4 instances where their man got an offensive rebound in the middle of 4 of our players. That is just something that you can not allow to happen.

Long and Washington spoiled us. Rebounding is maybe 50-50 size and attitude. It would be nice if we were taller inside, but we have enough size to be an effective rebounding team. We totally lack the proper attitude.

[Balanced_view]

Long and Washington spoiled us. Rebounding is maybe 50-50 size and attitude. It would be nice if we were taller inside, but we have enough size to be an effective rebounding team. We totally lack the proper attitude.

absolutely correct. too much stand , watch, and jump for rebound, then surprised when the other team gets it. we need to locate a man, put body into him, then jump for rebound. its a attitude combined with fundamentals.

[zephyr]

Last sentence is the key. Second that kid is tough, but extremely small. PG that have done well over the past.

Blaine Harmon - 6'3"
Orien Greene - 6'5"
Elfrid Peyton - 6'3"

Trajan Wesley 5'7"

I just dont know how much we will get from him in the future.

I get it but PG is one position that size doesn't worry me as much. For all of those guys you've mentioned, there are plenty of instances I can point to college and pro point guards that are smaller than them. We aren't seeing any teams take our PG down low and post him up. I just want him to guard the ball well and run the offense.

[zephyr]

Long and Washington spoiled us. Rebounding is maybe 50-50 size and attitude. It would be nice if we were taller inside, but we have enough size to be an effective rebounding team. We totally lack the proper attitude.

Yes but it helps to be bigger than Miller and Davis. You are correct though. We actually lead or are near the lead in the conference in offensive rebounding. I criticize Miller here from time to time but that is one area he tends to excel in. He hits the boards on the offensive end. Problem is that they are not as good defensively rebounding. We are at the bottom of the league in defensive rebounding percentage. Too many second chance points.

[CajunPride]

We miss so many shots on offense, we have multitudes of chances for rebound. Opposite happens on defensive side.