Highlands plays so physical which could be the determining factor down the stretch. Is Simpson out for the season?

Highlands plays so physical which could be the determining factor down the stretch. Is Simpson out for the season?

 

They do play physical?

Highlands plays so physical which could be the determining factor down the stretch. Is Simpson out for the season?

 

I've heard Nic is out 4 to 6 weeks.

Highlands plays so physical which could be the determining factor down the stretch. Is Simpson out for the season?

 

No, no, no...that was previous year's team....this team is a team of basketball players! :laugh:

Big time win for Highlands without Simpson against a very good but young Boone Co. Still think it's a 4 team race in 9th with Holmes, BC, Highlands and CCH. Holmes looks to be the leader heading into the stretch run. Should be a great post season!

No, no, no...that was previous year's team....this team is a team of basketball players! :laugh:

 

I don't know why you are laughing. This is a team of basketball players. Unlike previous models, I would bet these kids chose playing summer basketball over football strength and conditioning for football. That's what makes them basketball players.

My observations:

 

I was impressed with McGraw. He is the best I've seen in the 9th so far this year (I haven't seen Henderson play a whole game yet). I didn't see any ill effects from McGraw's back. He looked strong, quick, and jumped well. It is apparent that Highlands is heavily dependent on McGraw's scoring now. Without him and his prolific scoring, Highlands won't win the big ones as long as Simpson is out. For that reason, Boone probably should have tried double teaming McGraw.

 

I was also impressed with Kowolonek's rebounding and steady ball handling. Most of his points were down low. Kowolonek is a talented soph, and his coach is giving him ample opportunity to stay in the flow of the game and be a big contributor.

 

I thought that Boone was very outhustled on the boards and outplayed. Highlands' had a good game plan that Boone did not adjust well to.

 

I'm not sure why Boone called a timeout after grabbing a 5 point lead and the momentum early in the 3rd quarter. Highlands immediately went on a run after this and kept the lead for the rest of the game.

 

Highlands play was extremely physical, and Boone did not adjust well to how the refs were letting the players play. Lots of hand checking was ignored and over the back calls were missed.

 

Boone's big man Earls seemed to have a very quiet game and he sat most of the 4th quarter.

 

Boone had too many turnovers. The starting guards must have had 10+ turnovers trying to force the ball inside in the half-court set, and several other Boone players also had turnovers.

 

Boone's McFarland and Popp also struggled some. I'm guessing they are still dealing with their injuries.

 

Boone needs to vary their full-court press more.

 

Boone did not set screens for their shooters like Highlands did. There was too much one-on-one offense by Boone. Highlands was constantly setting screens for McGraw at the top of the key. Boone needs to set more screens in their offensive set and in in-bounds plays.

 

Boone did not hit free throws well, and Highlands did.

 

As poorly as Boone played, it was anyone's ballgame late in the fourth quarter, at 62-61, and they had a chance to tie on Krohman's three-point attempt with 36 seconds. I thought he forced/hurried the shot. They still had time to go for two. Boone needs to chalk this up as a learning experience and move on. As talented as their young players are, the coach will need to be able to coach them up well, call good plays, and help them succeed in tough games.

 

Good luck to both teams the rest of the season.

No, no, no...that was previous year's team....this team is a team of basketball players! :laugh:

 

They still play very physical man-man defense. If you watch Watson/Kowolonek/McGraw/Hurtt/Eaton you see how they put a body on everyone they match up with. Not to mention they are sound fundamentally meaning they hardly ever get beat off the dribble and they box out very well. Willie stresses fundamentals and gets the most out of those kids. I think they can match up well with Holmes. As long as they can take care of the ball it will be a great game that will probably never get out of the 40's.

My observations:

 

I was impressed with McGraw. He is the best I've seen in the 9th so far this year (I haven't seen Henderson play a whole game yet). I didn't see any ill effects from McGraw's back. He looked strong, quick, and jumped well. It is apparent that Highlands is heavily dependent on McGraw's scoring now. Without him and his prolific scoring, Highlands won't win the big ones as long as Simpson is out. For that reason, Boone probably should have tried double teaming McGraw.

 

I was also impressed with Kowolonek's rebounding and steady ball handling. Most of his points were down low. Kowolonek is a talented soph, and his coach is giving him ample opportunity to stay in the flow of the game and be a big contributor.

 

I thought that Boone was very outhustled on the boards and outplayed. Highlands' had a good game plan that Boone did not adjust well to.

 

I'm not sure why Boone called a timeout after grabbing a 5 point lead and the momentum early in the 3rd quarter. Highlands immediately went on a run after this and kept the lead for the rest of the game.

 

Highlands play was extremely physical, and Boone did not adjust well to how the refs were letting the players play. Lots of hand checking was ignored and over the back calls were missed.

 

Boone's big man Earls seemed to have a very quiet game and he sat most of the 4th quarter.

 

Boone had too many turnovers. The starting guards must have had 10+ turnovers trying to force the ball inside in the half-court set, and several other Boone players also had turnovers.

 

Boone's McFarland and Popp also struggled some. I'm guessing they are still dealing with their injuries.

 

Boone needs to vary their full-court press more.

 

Boone did not set screens for their shooters like Highlands did. There was too much one-on-one offense by Boone. Highlands was constantly setting screens for McGraw at the top of the key. Boone needs to set more screens in their offensive set and in in-bounds plays.

 

Boone did not hit free throws well, and Highlands did.

 

As poorly as Boone played, it was anyone's ballgame late in the fourth quarter, at 62-61, and they had a chance to tie on Krohman's three-point attempt with 36 seconds. I thought he forced/hurried the shot. They still had time to go for two. Boone needs to chalk this up as a learning experience and move on. As talented as their young players are, the coach will need to be able to coach them up well, call good plays, and help them succeed in tough games.

 

Good luck to both teams the rest of the season.

 

This loss for the Rebels doesnt really mean anything and should be a learning experience. You made some excellent points and I am surprised that Boone Co. didnt do similar things like set screens for Krohman. He seems to be the hot hand for Boone Co these days. Good luck to both teams as they may meet later on down the road.

I don't know why you are laughing. This is a team of basketball players. Unlike previous models, I would bet these kids chose playing summer basketball over football strength and conditioning for football. That's what makes them basketball players.

 

Making the team and playing makes them basketball players....duh! But that's for another thread!

They still play very physical man-man defense. If you watch Watson/Kowolonek/McGraw/Hurtt/Eaton you see how they put a body on everyone they match up with. Not to mention they are sound fundamentally meaning they hardly ever get beat off the dribble and they box out very well. Willie stresses fundamentals and gets the most out of those kids. I think they can match up well with Holmes. As long as they can take care of the ball it will be a great game that will probably never get out of the 40's.

 

You mean you DON'T have to be a football player to be physical?? Well, I'll be....:lol:

You mean you DON'T have to be a football player to be physical?? Well, I'll be....:lol:

 

Nope, check out some of Willie's practices and you will see many a bloody nose from what I hear and it aint just FB players delivering the blows.

Besides 17 pts, Kowolonek grabs 10 boards. He is leading the Birds in rebounding for the season.

I've heard Nic is out 4 to 6 weeks.

 

I heard last night at Highlands that Nic is having surgery today, and that he is out for the season.

Besides 17 pts, Kowolonek grabs 10 boards. He is leading the Birds in rebounding for the season.

 

Wow! He's not very big either.