Scrimmage stats....
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I know it is but one scrimmage, but Mathias and Stephens only went a combined 4-16 from distance. Edwards was only 1-4 as well. Great to see P.J., Davis, Cline, and even Smotherman shoot so well...their offense efficiency was outstanding.
Shooting is slower to get going when practice starts. Good to see apg go 10 for 10 at the line and a big that hits ft's.
It sounds like PJ has really improved his speed and conditioning. Even looking at his face in the post scrimmage interview, it looks like his % body fat is a lot lower. He also shot really well today, for what a one game sample is worth. Maybe he'll be the biggest surprise for the Boilers this season.
The most significant stats today, IMHO, were the following:
1) our PGs' A/TO ratio was an incredible 10/1. Hill had 6 A with NO turnovers, a great start.
2) our bigs (AJ, Haas, Biggie, Vince, JT, and Basil) had a combined 25 of the team's 37 TOs. Not good. However, AJ only had 2, and Biggie, after 4 quick TO's in the first scrimmage, had only one the rest of the way.
3) our best 3pt shooters were, in order: PJ - 80%(!!!), Basil - 66.7%, Ray - 60%, and Cline - 40%. Some supposed "shooters" on the roster were better masons than perimeter threats. Not to stir up anything, but of all the players who attempted one or more 3s, only Hill missed all his attempts (0-3). The others hit at least one. At least Hill went 10-10 at the FT line - impressive!
Players of the day at each position, per stats ONLY:
PG - PJ (18 Pts, 4.0 A/TO, 80% 3G%, 66.6% FG%)
2G - Ray (14 Pts, 60% 3G%, 71% FG%)
3F - Basil (16 Pts, 66.7% 3G%, 86% FG%, 100% FT%, 6 Reb, 3 Stl)
PF - Biggie (23 Pts, 58% FG%, 80% FT%, 12 Reb)
C - AJ (16 Pts, 83% FG%, 83% FT%)
With that said, the question will be whether the others will eventually step up and overtake the early leaders. I presume so, in some cases, but we'll see!
1) our PGs' A/TO ratio was an incredible 10/1. Hill had 6 A with NO turnovers, a great start.
2) our bigs (AJ, Haas, Biggie, Vince, JT, and Basil) had a combined 25 of the team's 37 TOs. Not good. However, AJ only had 2, and Biggie, after 4 quick TO's in the first scrimmage, had only one the rest of the way.
3) our best 3pt shooters were, in order: PJ - 80%(!!!), Basil - 66.7%, Ray - 60%, and Cline - 40%. Some supposed "shooters" on the roster were better masons than perimeter threats. Not to stir up anything, but of all the players who attempted one or more 3s, only Hill missed all his attempts (0-3). The others hit at least one. At least Hill went 10-10 at the FT line - impressive!
Players of the day at each position, per stats ONLY:
PG - PJ (18 Pts, 4.0 A/TO, 80% 3G%, 66.6% FG%)
2G - Ray (14 Pts, 60% 3G%, 71% FG%)
3F - Basil (16 Pts, 66.7% 3G%, 86% FG%, 100% FT%, 6 Reb, 3 Stl)
PF - Biggie (23 Pts, 58% FG%, 80% FT%, 12 Reb)
C - AJ (16 Pts, 83% FG%, 83% FT%)
With that said, the question will be whether the others will eventually step up and overtake the early leaders. I presume so, in some cases, but we'll see!
of course Purdue played against Purdue with mixed up sets in man and zone. Being a first scrimmage where so many things depend on others as well as the individual I'm very much a wait and see on shooting percentages, turnovers etc. I imagine all players were not defended the same way since the players know each other pretty well and know what "Purdue" is wanting to do. Ft's being the exception where it is strictly on the player...but not in a pressure situation. My biggest fear with this team...and due to an unknown I admit, is not facing man or a zone in the half court. I think Purdue can be very good against both..inside and out. My fear is that Purdue will have great difficulty simulating a quick team pressing up and down the court not only possibly creating turnovers, but using clock to reduce the effectiveness of Purdue's offense. Some think the shorter clock favors Purdue...I'm not sure I agree.
D requires a good athlete, but mostly requires a warrior mentality...a really tough minded person. Purdue players are tough minded and able play extended D where I think other teams don't have the focus and discipline and so I don't see this helping Purdue. I see it hurting Purdue on O since Purdue plays a team concept game (course other teams have to handle the off ball screens) and not so much individual breaking down of the defense and more one on one and two man games. Purdue has a lot of three man games or off the ball screens. So my biggest fear is Purdue's inability to fully simulate a quick lengthy team.
I don't think a consistent full or 3/4 press in man or zone hurts Purdue as Purdue will adjust. I fear an on and off press keeping all of Purdue players being focused and losing some clock. I think a hard man and Purdue just clears out and lets a mismatch on Purdue's side bring it up. I think a zone where the other team doesn't match up skill sets as much as they use their speed and quickness defending the floor as opposed to specific players and Purdue has enough basketball skills to attack with a variety of multi-skilled players. what I fear is an on and off in a close game with hard pressure for steals or quick shots and long boards by Purdue that give easy transition for the other team or a token softer pressure that eats clock the whole game and steals when it can. I'm not sure Purdue can publish any stats that answer my concerns. I just hope Purdue goes against 7 or 8 high school players in their press offense and that Purdue can handle some quickness over the full court since I'm not sure Purdue can simulate it any other way. Bottom line, I think Purdue will shoot well and turnovers by the bigs...always a problem will get better. I just wish I knew the turnovers in a hard quick press or the average second loss in starting an offense after the D takes some clock away...THAT is my biggest fear initially with this team
Wow, so many fears. I think it's really nice to finally have some upper classman. To go along with Swannigan, best rebounder in the conference. We have way more positives than negatives(fears). Jmko
of course Purdue has many positives, but can you EVER name a "GOOD" coach that was satisfied? Purdue is going to be good. Purdue is going to be VERY good, but will Purdue become one of the best teams in teh country this year? A lot of things need addressed...
If you saw RD's post scrimmage interview he said they have worked solely on D so far in practice.
would you expect anything different for a coach wanting to instill the guiding light? As I said, shooting will come slower. I'm fully aware that "some" that have coached may spend a few days without a ball. Plenty of time to hone in the offense...
