- January 4th, 2023, 7:49 pm
#650538
A couple of thoughts on the team 15 games into the 2022-2023 season:
Positives-
1-Things have tremendously improved. Our defense is looking better each week. Lipscomb couldn't do anything against us on 1/2/23.
2-Coach RM has done a great job of pulling the team together and working to figure out a good rotation.
3- Darius has been Darius. Scoring has been great while cutting down on turnovers as the season has progressed.
4- Brody continues to emerge as a scoring threat each night.
5- We are truly tough to score on when we are playing at our best.
6- Winning our first two conference games convincingly as we did was impressive.
7- I can't believe I am saying this, but Blake Preston has been playing much better. (Someone must have told him this is his last year).
8- Kyle Rode has really stepped up of late and been a boost to the team.
Concerns-
1-Still not convinced on Porter (I realize others are). (He is easily scored on by opponents point guards and has turned the ball over too much). Lipscomb's Will Pruitt scored on Porter at will the other night forcing HCRM to pull him from the game. This is not a good combination, but thankfully we have several guys that can handle the ball.
2- Shiloh has faded at times recently. He needs to step it up more and be the threat inside that we desperately need. I like the idea of Preston starting based on recent play.
3- Will we maintain the defensive pressure we have been seeing of late? If so, we will be tough to beat. If not, we could lose some key games in the ASUN.
4- Brody needs more shots. More good shots for Brody helps the team.
Overall, I give us a B+ to a B- through the first 15 games. With a stronger schedule the score might be higher although I don't think a team like ORU wants to play us again. I believe we would/could beat them. How would you rate the team through the first 15 games?
Positives-
1-Things have tremendously improved. Our defense is looking better each week. Lipscomb couldn't do anything against us on 1/2/23.
2-Coach RM has done a great job of pulling the team together and working to figure out a good rotation.
3- Darius has been Darius. Scoring has been great while cutting down on turnovers as the season has progressed.
4- Brody continues to emerge as a scoring threat each night.
5- We are truly tough to score on when we are playing at our best.
6- Winning our first two conference games convincingly as we did was impressive.
7- I can't believe I am saying this, but Blake Preston has been playing much better. (Someone must have told him this is his last year).
8- Kyle Rode has really stepped up of late and been a boost to the team.
Concerns-
1-Still not convinced on Porter (I realize others are). (He is easily scored on by opponents point guards and has turned the ball over too much). Lipscomb's Will Pruitt scored on Porter at will the other night forcing HCRM to pull him from the game. This is not a good combination, but thankfully we have several guys that can handle the ball.
2- Shiloh has faded at times recently. He needs to step it up more and be the threat inside that we desperately need. I like the idea of Preston starting based on recent play.
3- Will we maintain the defensive pressure we have been seeing of late? If so, we will be tough to beat. If not, we could lose some key games in the ASUN.
4- Brody needs more shots. More good shots for Brody helps the team.
Overall, I give us a B+ to a B- through the first 15 games. With a stronger schedule the score might be higher although I don't think a team like ORU wants to play us again. I believe we would/could beat them. How would you rate the team through the first 15 games?