Tombs/Kenner 7/23

[hoyabinx]

I missed yesterday but from what I have read, today was similar.

The Tombs vs. Myers Altermann (?) game was pretty sloppy but mainly because the refs decided they wanted all the attention. Both Macklin and Green fouled out (Green got a Technical after arguing a call). I dont have my stat sheet with me, doh, but I can guess at the points and shots line for the most part.

Green - 26 points, 12/17 overall, 2/3 from 3
Wallace - 8 points, 3/10 overall, 1/7 from 3 (ouch)
Macklin - 10 points, 5/10 overall
Summers - 16 points, 6/13 overall, 2/4 from 3
Rivers - 10 points, 5/11 overall, 0/4 from 3
Egerson - 5 points, 1/4 overall, 4/5 free throws
Spann - 16 points, 2/9 overall, 0/4 from 3, 11/14 free throws

Highlights

-Green dominated on offense and got handled on D by GMU forward Will Thomas who did as he pleased and probably scored 30 points.

-Spann was VERY aggressive and although a at times out of control, he showed he can drive hard and make teams foul him.

-I caught the tailend of the CUTS game (PE JR.) and the more games I see the more I think Summers will start. He attacks the basket well and can shoot the 3. A lot of times he looks a bit out of control but he never really loses it. With some good coaching (which the Hoyas have) his move selection will improve and he will be a great player.

-Rivers is a solid player who can most definately take it to the hoop and dish out some assists. Probaly the 1st guard off the bench because his defense is really good.

Lowlights

-Will Thomas taking the basket at will and everyone in the gym knowing it.
-Wallace 1-7 from 3. Although his shot selection was good and he kept shooting which I thought was good. A sign of a good shooter is one that keeps taking good shots even when they are missing, or so I am told. Its clear that Wallace knows he is an important outside threat this year.


Tombs lost by the way, 81-71. They led at the half 36-33 I think after jumping out to a huge lead early M&Y came back on the shooting of Folarin Cambell and Thomas's play.

[hoyaboy1]

I don't have much to add recap wise. Tombs continue to inexplicably suck. Clyde's humiliated M and A, and Tombs should have also.

Reasons why Tombs stink:

1 - They don't box out.

2 - They don't play defense, except going for blocks.

3 - They can't shoot 3s, and Rivers' game doesn't translate well to summer league play, since there is no offense being run and he can't shoot.

4 - Too many TOs, largely a factor of big men handling the ball a lot.

5 - The bench is a joke. No mercenaries like Tomb's usually has.

6 - Terrible FT shooting.

7 - No Coach Rodney to scream a lot.

8 - Scott Tenorman from Washington and Lee still hasn't overcome eating his murdered parents.

[drgunnie]

If anyone has the time, can you give me some info on how some of the new guys for Mason played (Andre Smith and Louis Birdsong).

Thanks in advance.

[BM-GW]

drgunnie said:

If anyone has the time, can you give me some info on how some of the new guys for Mason played (Andre Smith and Louis Birdsong).

Birdsong was relatively active in the first quarter of the game, but no specific play stood out to me. Smith was very confident and strong with the ball for a freshman PG. Still has to learn not to take it to the hoop when there are three power forwards standing around it, but he looks like a keeper.

[rkerby15]

Folarin Campbell from George Mason, had a big game. He drove to the hole at will and he was knocking his jumpshot down consistently.

[JB5]

Tombs biggest problem is that they have no bench. They've looked dominant early and then faded as games go on. This may indicate that some of the team needs work on conditioning, because they become almost invisible in the second half. In Sunday's game, the guy from Washington/Lee came in and quickly committed three turnovers while he was aloso not bothering with D. The good news is that the freshman all can play and will be contributors this season. I'm impressed with the way Rivers handles the ball and crashes the boards. Macklin's quick feet and long arms will make him a star oonce he learns to box out. Summers does everything well.

God game also from Eggerson and Spann for M&A. Spann played hard on both ends and even played some respectable D on Green at times. Eggerson gets lost sometimes as he sets up on the perimeter and the GMU guys won't pass to him, but he had some tough rebounds. GMU will be good again this year. Their freshmen also look strong.

The question of the summer is: Where is Sead? Is he somewhere celebrating Montenegrin independence?

[HoyaSinceBirth]

I heard he was working in chicago. Honestly though does it matter? I love sead as much as the next guy but it's not like any of our seniors this year will be getting minutes.

[gamp]

Both Birdsong and Smith looked good. Smith hit two 3s in a row against Wallace that tied the score in the second half after The Tombs had been leading prety much the whole game.

[drgunnie]

Thanks for the info.

Just an FYI, Andre Smith will actually be a Soph next year... he was a 1st team All-American juco player last year, and sat out the previous year with an injury (so he still has 3 years left).

[gujake]

hoyaboy1 said:

8 - Scott Tenorman from Washington and Lee still hasn't overcome eating his murdered parents.

hahaha

[williambraskyiii]

can someone tell me if jeff and roy are hangin around to play this weekend before heading out to that camp? If so, i want to go down and see them tomorrow, sunday july 30...any info would be much appreciated...

[RBHoya]

Supposedly they are not going to the camp, they're sticking around campus (supposedly because they don't want to miss summer class). Thus they'd be at Kenner this weekend. However, this is just something I read at the other board, so no guarantees.

[rkerby15]

There aren't any games tomorrow, today is the last day of the regular seaon