Secret Scrimmage

[StepbackCity]

That is objectively false.

They are definitely top 100 though, whinch is important for the tourney. Kenpom has us at 71, harvard at 75 I believe. I can't find a single source with harvard top 20.

Hartford courant has them top 20

 

[intlzncster]

Hartford courant has them top 20

Hartford Courant, bastion of MCBB knowledge.

 

[intlzncster]

Akok was only freshman that played. But he played really really well.

If accurate, that means Jalen still out, Bouk sat on purpose, and springs wasn't ready/needed.

 

[UconnU]

If accurate, that means Jalen still out, Bouk sat on purpose, and springs wasn't ready/needed.

A few days ago someone said Jalen was returning this weekend.

 

[StepbackCity]

 

[StepbackCity]

No Bouknight

 

[soxfan23]

It’s a true statement

They gave up 80 to a Harvard team without Seth Towns, not exactly the defensive showing I was expecting after reading posts like this.

 

[jkfer98]

Starting 5 was Vital, Gilbert, Polley, Akok, and Carlton

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Harvard is receiving votes in both polls. 2019-20 Men's College Basketball Rankings for Preseason | ESPN

Clearly not a cupcake, nice to get some good news about a game result, even if just a practice.

 

[ucawn]

Good result against good competition. Hopefully Hurley can patch up the defensive mistakes before they hurt us in the season

 

[aburks41]

Vital and Polley scoring efficiently is huge. Dare I say it, but our offense should actually be...good?

 

[Rico444]

Vital and Polley scoring efficiently is huge. Dare I say it, but our offense should actually be...good?

Vital was 7 of 17, I don't know if I'd call that efficient.

 

[husky429]

Vital was 7 of 17, I don't know if I'd call that efficient.

Wheres it say that? Am i missing something? Maybe ignored a poster by accident? I've done that before to @BFieldHusky

 

[BFieldHusky]

They gave up 80 to a Harvard team without Seth Towns, not exactly the defensive showing I was expecting after reading posts like this.

You are a pleasure. And we scored 86 points without two of our guards.

 

[AntG168]

86 points without bouk, Gaffney, and an inefficient Gilbert is impressive. Harvard ain’t a pushover

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

It would be great to land Seth Towns next year as a Grad Transfer. Most likely moving on from Harvard.

 

[UCfor3]

My biggest concern this year on offense is creating our own shot off the bounce in the half court. Shot clock ticking down or big end of game possession...the lineup that started, outside of Gilbert will struggle with this. Even Gilbert with being vertically challenged often gets swallowed up in the lane. It's in this area that a Booknight suspension could potentially hurt us. For those that have seen Gaffney extensively, how is he in this area, and how ready do you think he will be to contribute this season.

 

[soxfan23]

You are a pleasure. And we scored 86 points without two of our guards.

I was referring to the "strong defensive showing" posts, that were obviously BS.

 

[Huskyforlife]

You are a pleasure. And we scored 86 points without two of our guards.

You'd have to assume that would change our on ball pressure as well. You can't press as well with only 2 guards.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

They gave up 80 to a Harvard team without Seth Towns, not exactly the defensive showing I was expecting after reading posts like this.

I think Harvard's offensive efficiency #'s could be Top 30 nationally per KP. The problem is TA could easily blow it with his patented lineup blunders. Especially early in the year. Harvard has the potential to have an elite offense. One of the best. Problem is Harvard is setting themselves up to get crushed on the boards regardless of chosen lineup. I am one of the very few that thinks with Towns this team could be very special. Even without him they go legit nine deep. Look for Harvard to peek later in the year as with all IL teams summer basketball workouts are minimal in comparison to BCS and others.

 

[Ts5034]

They gave up 80 to a Harvard team without Seth Towns, not exactly the defensive showing I was expecting after reading posts like this.

Are these essentially just glorified practices vs D1 competition? Im wondering about these secret scrimmages if they have an “All Star” game atmosphere and guys don’t really play hard on D. That may explain our 86 points scored and the 80 given up. I just say that because I don’t know how formal they actually are, like does each team have the same amount of time outs like they do in regular games? Or can coaches stop play at random for teaching moments? Either way, Im not sure how much you can take from this, but its probably a lot better than losing to Providence by 30 at Mohegan like we did a few years ago.

 

[UconnU]

My biggest concern this year on offense is creating our own shot off the bounce in the half court. Shot clock ticking down or big end of game possession...the lineup that started, outside of Gilbert will struggle with this. Even Gilbert with being vertically challenged often gets swallowed up in the lane. It's in this area that a Booknight suspension could potentially hurt us. For those that have seen Gaffney extensively, how is he in this area, and how ready do you think he will be to contribute this season.

One of his best qualities is his intangibles. He hit 2 game winners on the AAU circuit and a game winner in the state playoffs his senior year. He does struggle a little with separation, he’s not the shiftiest kid a lot of the shots he makes are with limited space, he also has a little bit of trouble with his left. But he can score, he can shoot, he can really pass the ball well, nice transition game. I think we can expect something along the lines of Jalen Adams freshman year, 22 minutes and 7 points a game, if he stays healthy.

 

[Huskyfan4evr]

Any idea how Carlton played?

 

[NJHoops]

Are these essentially just glorified practices vs D1 competition? Im wondering about these secret scrimmages if they have an “All Star” game atmosphere and guys don’t really play hard on D. That may explain our 86 points scored and the 80 given up. I just say that because I don’t know how formal they actually are, like does each team have the same amount of time outs like they do in regular games? Or can coaches stop play at random for teaching moments? Either way, Im not sure how much you can take from this, but its probably a lot better than losing to Providence by 30 at Mohegan like we did a few years ago.

The level of play is legit- they’re definitely playing defense. But, they can play for what ends up being more than 40 minutes. Coaches also agree ahead of time about how they’re going to handle stoppages for instruction or to set up specific scenarios.