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Villanova Scouting Report

None of their guards are going to give Solo that much trouble. They're not particularly dynamic off the dribble, except maybe Lewis and still not enough to be a problem for Solo.

This is definitely a Solo game. Nova plays mostly guards, compared to like Providence who played mostly 6'7" guys.
 
I expect you guys to wear us down this game. If we can some how pull out a W, I think we can pretty much write our ticket to the dance. We still need to show we can win a game against an elite team this year. This is a house money game. Hate to say it, but as long as we don't get crushed, I'm sorta ok with it. Damn you Kyle Neptune, really don't like typing that type of crap. But ...
 
RichZ said:
Smith had some really good outings prior to the Christmas break, especially in the dime column. But coach seems to have really limited hus minutes since the start of January.
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Eh, Smith's quality of play has heavily influenced Hurley's decisions to keep him on the bench.

I still expect a couple of games where Smith provides a spark off the bench and is key to a few wins. But this team clearly plays better with Demary.
 
Frenemy said:
I expect you guys to wear us down this game. If we can some how pull out a W, I think we can pretty much write our ticket to the dance. We still need to show we can win a game against an elite team this year. This is a house money game. Hate to say it, but as long as we don't get crushed, I'm sorta ok with it. Damn you Kyle Neptune, really don't like typing that type of crap. But ...
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I've watched a lot of Nova's games this season and you guys are very good. You obviously don't have the talent of a lot of those elite Jay Wright teams but you have 6 very good players and you play the right way, similar to how those Jay Wright teams play. If we don't execute and make our shots you guys can definitely beat us.

This is just the start for Nova under Willard. You'll be dancing this season and I expect you guys to be elite again as soon as next season.
 
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nomar said:
"Former Kentucky, Texas, California, and Long Beach State guard" -- Can you imagine reading that 10 years ago?
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What are the chances that guy’s getting a degree at the end of this semester and is it even possible they are higher than 0%?

Edit: I suppose if it’s his fifth year then they’re definitely higher than 0%.

Edit edit: I just looked him up and it turns out it’s his sixth year so forget this example cuz he better have or be about to have at least a bachelor’s by now, but take my point.
 
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I’m so stoked for this game - hoping the forecast doesn’t change in such a way that would dissuade me from driving to Hartford.

I’m envisioning our guys showing off their full potential as a team for the first time this year and a positive post-game thread for the ages afterwards. We survived a few close calls, and now we’ve had a week to prepare for a good team representing an excellent program that’s mounting its own comeback story. Let’s get loud and put them down hard!
 
RuffRuff said:
Thanks for the summary. The Acadien Lewis factor will be interesting to watch since we were on his short list before he committed to UK. He should be ready for this one. He would likely have been a better option at backup PG than Smith, if he was willing.
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Don't think he was willing was the issue. Hence why he bailed on UK after they got Lowe. Regardless, I really like Lewis' game, and he would've been great here. I was hoping for a Lewis/Mullins combo from that recruiting cycle.
 
Things have been pretty smooth sailing at home in the BE and pretty rocky on the road. Glad to have this one at home right now

The Wisconsin and Seton Hall wins are good wins. They’ve been looking for a GREAT win. Here is one of their few remaining chances

I’m sure UConn won’t deviate from what’s been working offensively. But if Tarris can get Brennan in foul trouble, I think it’s game over immediately. Go feast, Tarris

Nova’s 1-3 are 6’2, 6’3, 6’4. Ours are 6’5, 6’3, 6’6. Looking for a big game from at least 1 of them
 
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REB1094 said:
Things have been pretty smooth sailing at home in the BE and pretty rocky on the road. Glad to have this one at home right now

The Wisconsin and Seton Hall wins are good wins. They’ve been looking for a GREAT win. Here is one of their few remaining chances

I’m sure UConn won’t deviate from what’s been working offensively. But if Tarris can get Brennan in foul trouble, I think it’s game over immediately. Go feast, Tarris

Nova’s 1-3 are 6’2, 6’3, 6’4. Ours are 6’5, 6’3, 6’6. Looking for a big game from at least 1 of them
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They really don't have much behind Brennan. I'd go right at him both with Tarris and then with dribble drives.
 
Getting Brennan in foul trouble will open up our game like playaction opens up a good football team’s passing.

We can dump it to Tarris with impunity or have him kick it out for catch and 3.

Defensively we need perimeter D on display and things gonna be awry!
 
RuffRuff said:
Smith can barely make a free throw. I like Lewis a lot more with the ball than Smith.
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I’ll take a veteran guard shooting over 40% from 3, which is in line with his career numbers, ands shooting 52% from FT line over a 34 shot sample that is completely anomalous to his career FT #s .

In a sea of bad takes, this is one of your worst
 
despite all the recent Solo criticisms he still somehow our leading scorer...
 
JustbrewitMan said:
I’ll take a veteran guard shooting over 40% from 3, which is in line with his career numbers, ands shooting 52% from FT line over a 34 shot sample that is completely anomalous to his career FT #s .

In a sea of bad takes, this is one of your
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Lewis is a multi year player. We could have him for 4 year potentially. Think before you look to offend. There is a reason Smith’s minutes are shrinking.
 
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RuffRuff said:
Lewis is a multi year player. We could have him for 4 year potentially. Think before you look to offend. There is a reason Smith’s minutes are shrinking.
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So you think Lewis would have come here knowing he would be behind Silas this year and next?
 
BFieldHusky said:
So you think Lewis would have come here knowing he would be behind Silas this year and next?
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Impossible for us to know. It was a hypothetical. Kid is likely winning BE ROY. Yet not really an NBA profile.
 
BFieldHusky said:
Not hypothetical. A 5 star wasn't coming here to come off the bench for 2 years. Nice try though...
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A - he wasn't a 5 star, he was a 4 star. He was generally in that 35 range.
B - if the kid was afforded 15-20 minutes, and had the chance to win a title, who knows. He certainly wasn't coming here with Smith here. You're probably right no this one, just saying he would have been a nice get to season up as a future PG, a position we have a hard time with. I guess we can always portal him over......
 
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KemBuckets21 said:
what about a PG shooting 53% from the FT line? To me, that's a much bigger wart than a poor 3 pt %.
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Especially when the last thing we look from Smith is 3 pt shooting. There are no expectations for him to fill it up from 3.
 
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