GAME THREAD: WCC TOURNEY CHAMPIONSHIP - GU vs SMC : Tuesday 03. 10. 20 6:00 PM PT

[Hoopaholic]

Makes a difference, but no excuses

Win anyway.

Why does Bennett get to stand on the court?

Correct tille or timme cannot be 3 steps off on screens

[Hoopaholic]

Let's see if Few sticks with Wooly on Ford or switches it up for 2nd half

Was any SMC moving screen whistled? Can't remember but that is a big weapon for them so far

Little 3 2 zone?

[gueastcoast]

Two random half-time observations:
1) SMC shooting 58% overall and 63% from 3. I don't think they'll be able to keep that up. Our 3-point defense isn't great as per usual but a couple of Fitts' shots were prayers...i don't think that continues in the 2H.
2) one thing people used to talk about on the board in years past was that after rolling through the WCC with blowout wins we were less prepared for winning tight games. I'm not sure I'd say that about this year...our USF games (including last night) as great examples.

[vandalzag]

Randy's interview was brutal
That being said he can flat out coach. I would like to see the lab where he grows the Zag killing guards.

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[spike_jr]

We are letting them shoot 58% - and it hasnt been a whole lot of layins by SMC. The Defense needs to get better. Either limit Ford or Fitts - pick one. They have all but 7 of their points.

[bballbeachbum]

Zags destroying inside, SMC not wanting to help and instead denying 3 point looks

When they double at times on the bounce, good opportunity to kick and attack the 3

[jazzdelmar]

Randy's interview was brutal
That being said he can flat out coach. I would like to see the lab where he grows the Zag killing guards.

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I love Stinger but man he’s not an engaging fellow .. Would think he would have improved via a media class etc ..

[GU69]

Our 3-point defense isn't great as per usual but a couple of Fitts' shots were prayers...i don't think that continues in the 2H.

Hope you're right because that seems to be the main part of their offense.

[bballbeachbum]

Little 3 2 zone?

Interesting call, we'll see. Zags have gone to that but not much this season

[CdAZagFan]

Little 3 2 zone?

I pray for this after watching Ford go for 10 straight points....

[vandalzag]

We are letting them shoot 58% - and it hasnt been a whole lot of layins by SMC. The Defense needs to get better. Either limit Ford or Fitts - pick one. They have all but 7 of their points.

58% a little flawed probably 6 plus shots you beg them to take but they made. If they repeat tip your hat and move on. If SMC can win with such lack of balance tip your hat and move on

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[DZ]

I guess Dick Vitale likes Drew Timme. . .

Can't help but get excited that what I like about vitale

[Zags11]

Great start to 2nd half.

[CdAZagFan]

Great start to the half

[DZ]

JA is like Hart, always knows where the ball is coming down

[Hoopaholic]

Great start to 2nd half.

Defensive intensity not switching double jumping ford

[gueastcoast]

Did Vitale call out Petro jawing to the officials? If so I like it...I know he gets hammered and these refs are embarrassing but he's got to play on

[spike_jr]

58% a little flawed probably 6 plus shots you beg them to take but they made. If they repeat tip your hat and move on. If SMC can win with such lack of balance tip your hat and move on

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I'm torn on that one. I would tend to agree, but when they keep hitting them, you need to do something different other than letting them catch the ball where they have been comfortable.

[bballbeachbum]

What a d possession!

Wooly on Ford, digging hard to stick, then the double on the screen

After all the scrambling, back to Wooly on Ford and he passes it, SMC misses

Zag board

Awesome

[TexasZagFan]

St. Mary's has one TO left, that could be huge. Keep pushin' Zags, wear down Fitts and Ford, if that's possible.

[DZ]

Zone bc of their shooting percentage or our foul troubles, or both

[TexasZagFan]

Did Vitale call out Petro jawing to the officials? If so I like it...I know he gets hammered and these refs are embarrassing but he's got to play on

Bad look to see Filip turn around and jaw with the refs...BAD look.

[CdAZagFan]

St. Mary's has one TO left, that could be huge. Keep pushin' Zags, wear down Fitts and Ford, if that's possible.

Agree

[jazzdelmar]

Did Vitale call out Petro jawing to the officials? If so I like it...I know he gets hammered and these refs are embarrassing but he's got to play on

He absolutely did. So noticeable.

[cscz28]

Gilder and ayayi have been a lot more patient when they drive, more under control.