My only rooting interest is for a great basketball game.... I feel like this is one of the most anticipated games in the 9th in awhile...

NCC must stay out of foul trouble. If any of their starting 5 gets in foul trouble Holmes chances increase significantly.

 

Holmes must get scoring contributions out of everyone with Bolden doing his usual thing.

 

Big time players set up in big time games as Bolden did in the first meeting. This will be on the big stage. Will NCC make the proper adjustments in guarding Bolden? If it turns out like last time Holmes will win this time around.

 

IMO, these teams are pretty evenly matched. NCC has the better starting 5 man for man but Holmes has the better bench along with the best player on the court.

 

X factor for NCC - Seibert. First game exploded for 26 and was the huge difference maker. Will he be able to contain Bolden and keep him under 20 points? If not, I like Holmes. I also, don't see Seibert going for 26 again. If not, Bueter will need to replace that scoring.

 

X factor for Holmes - from what I have seen Palmer has been pretty consistent offensively although he got torched by Ruthsatz (29 on him) on defensive end in distrcit finals. I am going to go with two players. Chames defnsively and Coston offensively. Holmes needs Coston to knock down a couple threes and get going offensively. Chames will have the tough assignment in guarding McDonald.

 

Holmes can't wait to turn the intensity up and Bolden can't be their only source of offense in the second half. If Bolden gets 30 again, Holmes will win this time around.

 

I am going to give the slight edge to Holmes. There is so much parody in the 9th region. After beating CCH handedly, Holmes turns around and loses to CCH by 1. NCC beats Holmes in double OT at home and draws Holmes in the first round of region. I look for Holmes to find a way to win this time.

 

Parity yes a parody.......well that could be as well....................

Holmes needs to limit Drew McDonald's minutes via foul trouble. I'd attack him and see if he fouls. The longer he's on the floor the worse it is for NCC (Captain Obvious alert).

 

Is Clyde taking a liking to McDonald's post play yet?

Parity yes a parody.......well that could be as well....................

 

Appreciate the careful reading. Definitely messed that one up!:ohbrother:

I don't have a prediction to make as I have only seen NCC once and Holmes twice. But I am looking forward to a great game tonight and possibly meeting some of my fellow BGPers.

 

I'll be on press row in my nkysports polo...stop down.

I'll be on press row in my nkysports polo...stop down.

 

I will be sure to make a visit during one of the breaks in action.

Is Clyde taking a liking to McDonald's post play yet?

 

Well done, my man. I thought it was OK against Holmes in the last game. I still say he's better facing the basket and passing/driving.

 

AND TO MAKE IT VERY CLEAR I mistakenly typed "worse for NCC" when it should have obviously said "worse for Holmes."

 

His minutes are key.

Are you going to do updates Walter ?