Re: Saturday's game

[jon breiner]

If we are trying to be non-biased (can we do that?) I would say that we are 
80% to win the 1st round game, coin flip to win the second round, and if we 
make it to the sweet 16, we should lose.  I think those are fair odds, 
without knowing the opponents!

Jon



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "dfairchild" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 8:01 AM
Subject: RE: [UC Basketball] Saturday's game


> Jon,
>
> I'm excited about how this team is putting it together too.  Earlier Don
> asked the question who we would want to match up in the 2nd round.
>
> We've faced 2 number 1 seeds - we played with Wake though we had no answer
> for their big man.  I'm not sure what to do with IL.
>
> Right now ESPN has us as a 6 seed and UL as a 3 seed.  We know we can play
> with that 3 seed - maybe we can beat the others.
>
> Two factors help us - this team is a pretty veteran team now - you have to
> figure the primary rotation for the rest of the season will be - Max, 
> Hicks,
> White, Kirkland, Williams, Jihad, Lucas, Bright.  I like their experience.
> The second is what others have mentioned - the senior factor.  For Max,
> Williams, and Lucas - this is it.  If they want to do something special - 
> it
> is now or never.
>
> What is a realistic expectation?  Sweet 16, elite eight - or second round
> and anything else is icing on the cake?  (I think this is Don's position?)
>
> Go Cats!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jon breiner [mailto:address@hidden
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:36 AM
> To: address@hidden
> Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Saturday's game
>
>
> I think Bright overall gets a 6 from me.  The first few minutes I give him 
> a
> 2 and that is generous.  I think both of his TO's were early and his 
> defense
> was horrible to start, but then with more playing time he looked more
> comfortable and he can hit those mid-range jumpers.  I must admit, even
> though I usually support Huggins' take them out after a mistake strategy,
> leaving Bright in was a huge bonus.  He is going to have to play for this
> team with only 9 scholly players.
>
> I agree about Nick.  After bragging in the pre-season how he was going to
> have a DeJuan Baker type senior season,  was disappointed early, but WOW!
> lately.  He has really been going strong to the basket and looks real
> comfortable taking the deep shots.
>
> I am liking how this team is coming together, I just worry about if there
> are enough parts.
>
> Jon
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dfairchild" <address@hidden>
> To: <address@hidden>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 7:31 AM
> Subject: [UC Basketball] Saturday's game
>
>
> > I missed the game Saturday, so I've been gathering info from here.  I was
> > surprised when I openend the Dayton Daily News and also when I looked at
> > the
> > box score.
> >
> > I do not think anyone mentioned that Nick Williams continues to take the
> > ball strong to the hoop.  The picture in the DDN has him muscling his way
> > to
> > the rim.
> >
> > Also, no one mentioned that it appears Bright made a significant
> > contribution on Saturday.  15 minutes, 4 of 5 shooting; 4 rebounds, 2
> > assists, 2 steals and a block (2 tos : ( )  Is this a good assumption, or
> > did most of this time come after the game was in hand?
> >
> > Go Cats!
> > DF
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