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Post by longtimebooster on Oct 20, 2024 13:59:30 GMT -8
The closed-door scrimmage between the two teams was scheduled for today.
Anyone have a report from up north?
I was at practice at the JAM yesterday, and I'm as high on Gwath as ever. Dude has nimble footwork, great touch around the rim and a silky smooth shooting form from outside.
Byrd, Heide and Davis looked solid.
Compton looked solid, but not quite as big as Saunders nor as athletic as Johnson.
Nick Boyd looked nowhere near ready for the season to start. He was in a boot up to his ankle and rolling around with his knee up on a scooter. I'm no doctor, but he appears to be at least a month, maybe two away from playing. Ugh. But who knows? Maybe just a precaution, but I doubt it.
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Post by Den60 on Oct 20, 2024 14:55:54 GMT -8
Saw on twitter where someone said BJ Davis scored 28 points.
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Post by Boise Aztec on Oct 20, 2024 15:08:33 GMT -8
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Post by montezumaduck on Oct 20, 2024 15:49:34 GMT -8
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Post by sdsu1776 on Oct 20, 2024 15:54:58 GMT -8
Lots of TOs. But we were down 3 guards. Could BJ start?  |
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Post by aztecs2019 on Oct 20, 2024 16:00:22 GMT -8
Wow. I'll be honest, I was a doomer coming into this season thinking that the Aztecs were about to drop off hard after the exodus of players over the offseason, but this is certainly encouraging.
BJ Davis scoring 28 points on 6-7 from 3PT? I'm definitely tempering my expectations but it would be big for the team if he had a LeDee-esque improvement this season.
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Post by sdmotohead on Oct 20, 2024 16:13:02 GMT -8
24 turnovers to 15...eek. Gwath had 8 of em...
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Post by jcljorgenson on Oct 20, 2024 16:13:03 GMT -8
Wow, I feel like BJ Davis has been somewhat of a letdown so far, would be huge to have him regularly contribute like that. Perhaps he just needed a little more confidence?
Seems like it could have been somewhat of a blowout without so many turnovers? Defense seemed solid based on stats, held UCLA to 34.5% FG%.
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Post by myownwords on Oct 20, 2024 16:35:41 GMT -8
THAT is a surprisingly, and season-ticket boosting, and WHOLLY encouraging outcome. (Sorry for the Oxford commas, Azson.) |
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Post by aztecking on Oct 20, 2024 16:37:54 GMT -8
They were missing their big time center but were fully healthy otherwise. We were down our best player, another starter and the backup PG. This result should instill a lot of confidence in our guys.
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Post by jcljorgenson on Oct 20, 2024 16:38:36 GMT -8
Anyone know why Reese-Waters didn't play?
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Post by hoobs on Oct 20, 2024 16:39:19 GMT -8
Wow, I feel like BJ Davis has been somewhat of a letdown so far, would be huge to have him regularly contribute like that. Perhaps he just needed a little more confidence? Seems like it could have been somewhat of a blowout without so many turnovers? Defense seemed solid based on stats, held UCLA to 34.5% FG%. But..... hard for Davis to have been any type of a letdown as he had two 5th (6th?) year guards in front of him and didn't get much playing time. He might just be ready to step up and demand some serious playing time  |
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Post by jp92grad on Oct 20, 2024 16:40:41 GMT -8
Looks like UCLA was able to take advantage of the "Scrimmage" much better with getting more players solid minutes, SDSU was limited by injuries and played their starters more minutes then would have liked it appears for a "practice game"
This team could surprise some people this year, if they stay healthy.
Lets go Aztec!
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Post by myownwords on Oct 20, 2024 16:48:26 GMT -8
THAT was a surprisingly, and encouragingly, and WHOLLY satisfying outcome (sorry for the Oxford commas, Azson). |
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Post by mySTRAS on Oct 20, 2024 16:50:47 GMT -8
Miles Heide 4-5 FTs is also a good sign!
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Post by aztech on Oct 20, 2024 16:58:28 GMT -8
Wow, I feel like BJ Davis has been somewhat of a letdown so far, would be huge to have him regularly contribute like that. Perhaps he just needed a little more confidence? Seems like it could have been somewhat of a blowout without so many turnovers? Defense seemed solid based on stats, held UCLA to 34.5% FG%. I'd like to know what kind of TOs they were. The Bruins got 17 steals. If it was due to bad passing on our part then I could understand since they're not a cohesive unit yet. However if it was for bad ball handling then that has to be addressed. |
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Post by sdsu1776 on Oct 20, 2024 17:06:24 GMT -8
Wow, I feel like BJ Davis has been somewhat of a letdown so far, would be huge to have him regularly contribute like that. Perhaps he just needed a little more confidence? Seems like it could have been somewhat of a blowout without so many turnovers? Defense seemed solid based on stats, held UCLA to 34.5% FG%. I'd like to know what kind of TOs they were. The Bruins got 17 steals. If it was due to bad passing on our part then I could understand since they're not a cohesive unit yet. However if it was for bad ball handling then that has to be addressed. I do know UCLA is deep and plans to press a lot this year. They might have today. That, combined with 3 guards out, probably led to a bunch of TOs. |
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Post by standiego on Oct 20, 2024 17:47:25 GMT -8
some stats
rebounds -Davis 6 - Bryd 7 - JCJ 5 - Taj 4
FT - Davis 6 for 6 - JCJ 3 of 4 - Heide 4 of 5 ( he was Not good at FT last year - MG only 2 of 5 - FT by a team's Bigs can be important besides your guards
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Post by joshaztec on Oct 20, 2024 18:39:53 GMT -8
Anyone know why Reese-Waters didn't play? Dutcher said he’s been dealing with a foot issue on the radio yesterday, but should be good to go for the opener. |
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Post by Boise Aztec on Oct 20, 2024 18:56:13 GMT -8
Wow, I feel like BJ Davis has been somewhat of a letdown so far, would be huge to have him regularly contribute like that. Perhaps he just needed a little more confidence? Seems like it could have been somewhat of a blowout without so many turnovers? Defense seemed solid based on stats, held UCLA to 34.5% FG%. He was a freshman on an experienced team |
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