C-Wats,
Do you think you could guard her? She is Courtney Paris, 6'4" / 220 freshman center for Oklahoma.
And she has a twin sister.
Mar 29, 2006
Big Girl with Oomph
C-Wats,
Do you think you could guard her? She is Courtney Paris, 6'4" / 220 freshman center for Oklahoma.
And she has a twin sister.
TT Uses Size on Jamma
Another nice win last Sunday over Jamma, 130-100. I got the scouting report all wrong, missing the ex-UBC gunner (I should have looked up his stats) and the ripped woman with the funky 'do. Jessica was impressed by her physique and if Jamma's men had passed her the ball more, the game would have been closer.
We started quickly as usual, scoring 28 points in 15 minutes with Jamma keeping pace. They managed to stay close until the 20 minute mark when they started to tire and we put down the hammer with an 18-0 run. For once, we had a size advantage with our men and we laid out some abuse inside. Craig was the animal with 25 boards and two dunks. Carrie, Kell, and Beers were awesome, hitting jumpers from all over and getting into the lane at will.
Dunner had the highlight reel plays of the night, one on defence and one on O. The first was a monster block on the right baseline on a drive by Jamma's big man, totally clean and nothing to argue about. Second was a post up on Dave Munro on the baseline. Dave swiped at the ball, Dunner bobbled it, spun backwards, and fired a fade-away three that was all net. Must be those Lululemon boxers.
We go against Money next week in a grudge match.
We started quickly as usual, scoring 28 points in 15 minutes with Jamma keeping pace. They managed to stay close until the 20 minute mark when they started to tire and we put down the hammer with an 18-0 run. For once, we had a size advantage with our men and we laid out some abuse inside. Craig was the animal with 25 boards and two dunks. Carrie, Kell, and Beers were awesome, hitting jumpers from all over and getting into the lane at will.
Dunner had the highlight reel plays of the night, one on defence and one on O. The first was a monster block on the right baseline on a drive by Jamma's big man, totally clean and nothing to argue about. Second was a post up on Dave Munro on the baseline. Dave swiped at the ball, Dunner bobbled it, spun backwards, and fired a fade-away three that was all net. Must be those Lululemon boxers.
We go against Money next week in a grudge match.
Mar 21, 2006
Lummer Falls by Two, Missing Nohr and Keeler
Very exciting finish to beat Lummer 107-105 with Craig's underhanded tip-in with 1.5 seconds left. Of course, if we hadn't blown two wide open lay-ups during the last three minutes, it wouldn't have been this close. Observations:
- We executed our strategy perfectly: let Navi score 60 on 58% shooting, so he would have no legs for the stretch run. Right, just like we planned it. Tired legs or otherwise, Jason played phenomenal D to avoid fouling Navi as he missed his last layup with less than a minute to play. Navi is an awesome baller.
- Nick Vojik was a beast for Lummer, going 6 for 8 from three point range in the absence of Nohr and Keeler.
- Nick also had the bedshitter play of the game (to use Lummer's terms). According to Jessie Evans, he promised to "slap one into the stands" during a timeout because TT women are so strong. The very next play, Carrie steals a pass, races down the left side of the court, and goes up strong. Nick stretches all 6'5" / 230 and blocks Carrie's shot cleanly. We take the two for goaltending, which proves to be the difference.
- I would hate to be a woman on Lummer's team. 40% of the squad on the floor, maybe 5% of shot attempts. Hey Lummer, show the girls some love, Jessie can shoot!
- TT men seem to be having conditioning problems? We seem to be sucking wind badly with around 18 minutes left in the game. I think we need to sub quickly during the second half of games and use our timeouts strategically.
- We executed our strategy perfectly: let Navi score 60 on 58% shooting, so he would have no legs for the stretch run. Right, just like we planned it. Tired legs or otherwise, Jason played phenomenal D to avoid fouling Navi as he missed his last layup with less than a minute to play. Navi is an awesome baller.
- Nick Vojik was a beast for Lummer, going 6 for 8 from three point range in the absence of Nohr and Keeler.
- Nick also had the bedshitter play of the game (to use Lummer's terms). According to Jessie Evans, he promised to "slap one into the stands" during a timeout because TT women are so strong. The very next play, Carrie steals a pass, races down the left side of the court, and goes up strong. Nick stretches all 6'5" / 230 and blocks Carrie's shot cleanly. We take the two for goaltending, which proves to be the difference.
- I would hate to be a woman on Lummer's team. 40% of the squad on the floor, maybe 5% of shot attempts. Hey Lummer, show the girls some love, Jessie can shoot!
- TT men seem to be having conditioning problems? We seem to be sucking wind badly with around 18 minutes left in the game. I think we need to sub quickly during the second half of games and use our timeouts strategically.
Thoughts on Basketball Legends
We lost a tough game to Scotia Macleod yesterday, falling 104-102 to a very big and revenge-minded opponent. However, congrats to UBC Women who won 56-53 for their second Bronze Baby in three years. Observations:
- What was up with Ron Putzi's Scotia Investment Advisor banner behind our bench? The banner highlighted his credentials, including "BC High School Basketball Player of the Year." Relevance? I wanted to ask him what should I do with my Nortel stock, down double digits, and faced with another accounting re-statement.
- By my rough calculations, we gave up 16" and 150 lbs in total height and weight differential. The former pros used all the subtle tricks that you can't call in KBL including hooks, elbow nudges, and forearm shimmies from behind. Lars may be old and slow, but there was nothing we could do to stop those rolling hooks in the lane. His 14 points in the lane were the difference as we went to the double team and that opened up space for Kelsey to shoot threes.
- Temo is unstoppable when he has that fade-away mid-range jumper going. I think he played pro in Israel.
- TT shot well, with every player hitting at least one three which is a team record. In the last eight minutes, we had four good looking threes go back-front-back and rattle out.
- We couldn't get much going inside, as Putzi and Lars parked themselves in the lane, and Kelsey aggressively trapped our women every time they went left baseline. Carrie is now prepared for any 6'3" 220 lb double-teaming defenders in international play.
- Thanks to Watson house-guest Craig who filled in for injured John. Craig ran some quality minutes, hit a bunch of threes, and swatted two shots into next week.
- Dunner had the shooting stroke going and looked pretty wiped at the end of the game. I am guessing he missed his North Van League game afterwards. Those Richmond guys always want to put on a show when they play former alumni.
- What was up with Ron Putzi's Scotia Investment Advisor banner behind our bench? The banner highlighted his credentials, including "BC High School Basketball Player of the Year." Relevance? I wanted to ask him what should I do with my Nortel stock, down double digits, and faced with another accounting re-statement.
- By my rough calculations, we gave up 16" and 150 lbs in total height and weight differential. The former pros used all the subtle tricks that you can't call in KBL including hooks, elbow nudges, and forearm shimmies from behind. Lars may be old and slow, but there was nothing we could do to stop those rolling hooks in the lane. His 14 points in the lane were the difference as we went to the double team and that opened up space for Kelsey to shoot threes.
- Temo is unstoppable when he has that fade-away mid-range jumper going. I think he played pro in Israel.
- TT shot well, with every player hitting at least one three which is a team record. In the last eight minutes, we had four good looking threes go back-front-back and rattle out.
- We couldn't get much going inside, as Putzi and Lars parked themselves in the lane, and Kelsey aggressively trapped our women every time they went left baseline. Carrie is now prepared for any 6'3" 220 lb double-teaming defenders in international play.
- Thanks to Watson house-guest Craig who filled in for injured John. Craig ran some quality minutes, hit a bunch of threes, and swatted two shots into next week.
- Dunner had the shooting stroke going and looked pretty wiped at the end of the game. I am guessing he missed his North Van League game afterwards. Those Richmond guys always want to put on a show when they play former alumni.
Mar 12, 2006
Mar 7, 2006
Random Thoughts on Rainy Tuesday
1. KBL: Dousing Blaze 97-72
Nothing sweeter than teasing Blaze with hopes of a comeback and then snuffing them out in the last eight minutes to win by 25. Jason had the sweetest block of the game, Dunner's was a close second. We are 4-0, tied with Lummerland for first. Will provide the scouting report on Scotia later this week.
Speaking of Lummer, those dudes are sick, dropping 160 on the heads of Cole and duMont to win by 45. Amanda, did Jesse Evans get a shot? We play Lummer the week after, and Randy should still be in Halifax. This is our chance to steal a game.
2. UBC Women Play on Friday, 11am PST
They go against York, Jessica's graduate alma mater for law/environmental studies. I don't think she paid much attention to York basketball when she was there.
3. Go Bulldogs!
What is going on with Vancouver high schools? Four teams (Killarney, Magee, Kits, CHURCHILL) in this week's senior boys tourney?! When did they change the Lower Mainland format? Jason will have the answer.
Dunner, where is Richmond? Back in the day, Churchill had decent teams but we always ran into Colts (Putzi, Tait deWit) at BCIT. Seriously considering taking early lunch on Wednesday to catch Bulldogs at 11am in Agrodome because I am curious whether there is anyone over six feet on this team.
4. Jim Jackson Goes to Lakers
Doesn't matter, Kobe still won't pass the ball.
Nothing sweeter than teasing Blaze with hopes of a comeback and then snuffing them out in the last eight minutes to win by 25. Jason had the sweetest block of the game, Dunner's was a close second. We are 4-0, tied with Lummerland for first. Will provide the scouting report on Scotia later this week.
Speaking of Lummer, those dudes are sick, dropping 160 on the heads of Cole and duMont to win by 45. Amanda, did Jesse Evans get a shot? We play Lummer the week after, and Randy should still be in Halifax. This is our chance to steal a game.
2. UBC Women Play on Friday, 11am PST
They go against York, Jessica's graduate alma mater for law/environmental studies. I don't think she paid much attention to York basketball when she was there.
3. Go Bulldogs!
What is going on with Vancouver high schools? Four teams (Killarney, Magee, Kits, CHURCHILL) in this week's senior boys tourney?! When did they change the Lower Mainland format? Jason will have the answer.
Dunner, where is Richmond? Back in the day, Churchill had decent teams but we always ran into Colts (Putzi, Tait deWit) at BCIT. Seriously considering taking early lunch on Wednesday to catch Bulldogs at 11am in Agrodome because I am curious whether there is anyone over six feet on this team.
4. Jim Jackson Goes to Lakers
Doesn't matter, Kobe still won't pass the ball.
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