Thoughts and predictions

Some stats from the first game.

 

Boyle Co.

 

FG 27/60 45%

3pt FG 3/11 27.3%

FT 16/20 80%

Rebs 32

TO 14 (At least 5 TO in the last 5 mins of the game)

Asst 6 (If Boyle gets at least 10 asst. a game they normally win the game)

 

Slone 25 8 boards, Smith 21, Baby J 15

 

 

Pulaski

 

FG 30/54 55.6%

3pt FG 6/16 37.5 %

FT 16/25 64%

Rebs 32

TO 15

Asst 15 (Fitzgerald 6)

 

Sylvester 27, Fitzgerald 26, Powell 19

The Rebs are 11-0 this year when they have 10 or more assist and 7-14 when they have less than 10 assist. They are 5-8 when they have 15 or more TO and 12-6 with less than 15 TO.

If Rebels bring the A game they are tough to beat.

 

If Pulaski brings their A game they are tough to beat and should win the game.

 

Hoping Boyle brings the A game and Pulaski doesn't. Hard to say this time of year.

 

One thing for sure, Sylvester killed Boyle in the first meeting and is the best post player Boyle has faced all year. If Bramel wants to be the best, he will need to makes his presence known in this game and force some stops from Sylvester.

I agree with @85_Rebel that this game could be won on the low block. Big Will has shown that he can be a lock down defender in the post and Boyle will need that type of performance from him to get the win. I think the young man and his teammates answer the call and send Pulaski home. 78-72 Rebels

Difficult match up for Boyle because of Sylvester. Rebels must take care of the ball to have a chance to win. Boyle plays hard and won't give up. Pulaski plays hard with the big size advantage inside. How the officials call the game will set the tone defensively for both teams. These crews weren't consistent in the two games I watched. This is tournament time in Ky. Anything can happen.

Sylvester makes them go. If Boyle can limit his touches and offensive rebounds, they can win this game. Fitzgerald will get his, but Boyle must limit Powell/Fraley/Elmore.

Tough one for me as I have friends with kids on both teams...I will say this honestly, I'll be happy which ever team wins and hope the winner goes to Rupp!

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