Mar Broken Foot

[Patriot8]

...and Boyd does appear to be wearing a backpack.

The picture was taken after the scrimmage.

 

[Falco]

It's the offseason. Nothing to do but speculate.

 

[GMUgemini]

Looks like By George with the skinny on the scrimmage. Interesting tidbit, AJ started at the 4 alongside Calixte. Hartwell at point guard with Kier and Greene on the wings. Miller started on the bench.

 

[Mason32]

Staring lineup for a pickup game for fun is not a thing...

 

[GMUgemini]

Wouldn’t exactly call it a pickup game, but yeah it’s mostly meaningless. Was just interesting to see AJ playing power forward (which is a hope I and others on this board hope he finally gets the chance to do — so don’t take the hope away!)

 

[Mason32]

Wouldn’t exactly call it a pickup game, but yeah it’s mostly meaningless. Was just interesting to see AJ playing power forward (which is a hope I and others on this board hope he finally gets the chance to do — so don’t take the hope away!)

The veteran players got to play more against the alumni would make more sense. But AJ dunked again at Kenner so he's a starter now, this is the year you guys!

 

[Patriot8]

The veteran players got to play more against the alumni would make more sense. But AJ dunked again at Kenner so he's a starter now, this is the year you guys!

This was not treated as a pickup game, this was a live scrimmage with refs, free throws, timeouts, etc.

 

[Mason32]

This was not treated as a pickup game, this was a live scrimmage with refs, free throws, timeouts, etc.

If this is allowed by NCAA rules why don't they do it every summer?

 

[Patriot8]

If this is allowed by NCAA rules why don't they do it every summer?

I don't have an answer for that... however this is the first year that we've had a TBT team, so hopefully this becomes a yearly happening.

 

[sleeperpick]

Wouldn’t exactly call it a pickup game, but yeah it’s mostly meaningless. Was just interesting to see AJ playing power forward (which is a hope I and others on this board hope he finally gets the chance to do — so don’t take the hope away!)

We fully agree about something. Keep him at the 4 and give him 20 mins

 

[Cedric Dempsey]

Staring lineup for a pickup game for fun is not a thing...

Great observation. Why would you ever take seriously an opportunity to play against experienced pros?

 

[By George.]

Looks like By George with the skinny on the scrimmage. Interesting tidbit, AJ started at the 4 alongside Calixte. Hartwell at point guard with Kier and Greene on the wings. Miller started on the bench.

Scrimmage Quick Takes


Starters: Hartwell, Greene Kier, AJ, Calixte (LOVE IT)


We don't know why XJ, Mar and Boyd did not participate.


There was a decent stretch when Miller, AJ and Calixte played together (#SIZE)


Greene led in scoring


Hartwell played a really nice game scoring-wise. Looked comfortable and shot well.


Paulsen took the game VERY seriously and coached as if it were a real game.


Miller and Pearson had some pretty good battles on both ends of the court. With each getting the better of the other at times.


Calixte had some really nice moments under the basket, held up well versus more experienced competition

 

[Herndon]

Nothing would make me happier than reading that aj developed enough skill to bring his athleticism to bear

 

[smccart5]

Scrimmage Quick Takes


Starters: Hartwell, Greene Kier, AJ, Calixte (LOVE IT)


We don't know why XJ, Mar and Boyd did not participate.


There was a decent stretch when Miller, AJ and Calixte played together (#SIZE)


Greene led in scoring


Hartwell played a really nice game scoring-wise. Looked comfortable and shot well.


Paulsen took the game VERY seriously and coached as if it were a real game.


Miller and Pearson had some pretty good battles on both ends of the court. With each getting the better of the other at times.


Calixte had some really nice moments under the basket, held up well versus more experienced competition

This is the best post in MONTHS

 

[sleeperpick]

Scrimmage Quick Takes


Starters: Hartwell, Greene Kier, AJ, Calixte (LOVE IT)


We don't know why XJ, Mar and Boyd did not participate.


There was a decent stretch when Miller, AJ and Calixte played together (#SIZE)


Greene led in scoring


Hartwell played a really nice game scoring-wise. Looked comfortable and shot well.


Paulsen took the game VERY seriously and coached as if it were a real game.


Miller and Pearson had some pretty good battles on both ends of the court. With each getting the better of the other at times.


Calixte had some really nice moments under the basket, held up well versus more experienced competition

What did you think of Hartwell playing the point? you said he had "a really nice game scoring-wise". Did he facilitate pretty well against some bigger guards. I am really looking forward to his sophomore season.

With the Miller, AJ and Calixte lineup (might be my dream lineup w/ Hartwell and Kier #SIZE) how was the floor spacing? Did AJ look a bit more under control?

Any words on Daddy or Oduro? How did they look?

Thanks again for another quality post.

 

[By George.]

What did you think of Hartwell playing the point? you said he had "a really nice game scoring-wise". Did he facilitate pretty well against some bigger guards. I am really looking forward to his sophomore season.

With the Miller, AJ and Calixte lineup (might be my dream lineup w/ Hartwell and Kier #SIZE) how was the floor spacing? Did AJ look a bit more under control?

Any words on Daddy or Oduro? How did they look?

Thanks again for another quality post.

Hartwell handled the ball really well, maybe just one turnover all game. He held his own against BA who guarded him most of the game.

Kier was actually the main facilitator

Miller stepped out to the perimeter and hit a three (only shot once from deep) from the corner.

AJ took 2-3 mid-range jumpers, didn't make the shots but he played under control and in rhythm. He did lead the team in rebounding and provided a ton of energy. AJ played the 4 for the majority of the game.

Oduro played around 7 minutes, had a few steals, couple rebounds and a layup off of a really impressive feed from Kier.

 

[Herndon]

Hartwell handled the ball really well, maybe just one turnover all game. He held his own against BA who guarded him most of the game.

Kier was actually the main facilitator

Miller stepped out to the perimeter and hit a three (only shot once from deep) from the corner.

AJ took 2-3 mid-range jumpers, didn't make the shots but he played under control and in rhythm. He did lead the team in rebounding and provided a ton of energy. AJ played the 4 for the majority of the game.

Oduro played around 7 minutes, had a few steals, couple rebounds and a layup off of a really impressive feed from Kier.

How did oduro look? Did he look like a potential contributor?

 

[Mason32]

Great observation. Why would you ever take seriously an opportunity to play against experienced pros?

I don't understand, they aren't allowed to hold practices until a certain date in the fall but they can do this? Aren't they strict about even the type of workouts they can do in the summer? Why not scrimmage pros/alum every couple weeks in the summer? Woudn't the P5 programs pay pros or get their alum to come play against their guys?

 

[By George.]

How did oduro look? Did he look like a potential contributor?

Too early to tell with the small sample size of ~7mins but I think he'll definitely get some minutes and shouldn't be a complete liability while on the court (tad more versatile than I thought, decent speed) . With that said, he'll still be relatively raw and maybe at best could average maybe like 4 & 4 this year, which is about what you'd expect from a freshman.

 

[masonjoe]

With the Miller, AJ and Calixte lineup (might be my dream lineup w/ Hartwell and Kier #SIZE) how was the floor spacing? Did AJ look a bit more under control?

Your “dream lineup” has the team’s most versatile scorer on the bench? AJ Kenner boners going strong this off season