MBB: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[Redlands Rick]

I have seen all of Redlands games so far this season, including the three wins over the weekend that powered Redlands to the title of the Fulmer Memorial Tourney.  Redlands edged Chapman in the final game that was one of the more physical contests I can remember.

The finals matched up some of the tournament's best players. Chapman had a couple of outstanding guards in #14 Brown and #24 Carnie  that Redlands countered with their own, #21 Thomas and #25 Mazzari. Other Bulldogs had a very good game.

Overall, Redlands showed improvement from their first few games, including better defense and better shooting.  In watching the Redlands offense that I have tried to understand over the years, it seems as though they got good overall production out of their guards #3,  #4,  #21 and #25  but less so from their forwards, as some of their forwards have marginal offensive skills.  I did see one forward, I think he was #33, shoot with excellent range and accuracy. 

So over the past two weeks I have seen the evolving team process. Hope the Bulldogs can continue the improvement in getting ready for conference play.

Redlands Rick

[TeeDub]

I did see one forward, I think he was #33, shoot with excellent range and accuracy. 

Interesting observation that you would single out #33...he played only 21 minutes for the entire three-game tournament and was 3-9 from the field.

[Redlands Rick]

Maybe it was another, as I did not look at the box scores. Just go on memory.

RR

[Hoopsallthetime]

How about those stags! Everyone thought that Coach Scalmanini was going to have a off year, and everyone was going to get redemption for them putting the smack down during conference play last year. I have watched almost everyone of there games, and let me tell you. You are going to have a tough time scoring on this team. The Stags are the number 1 scoring defense in the country. With Maceira running the show, and Winterbottom, Clemens, Soldner, and Gala doing there thing, I promise you this team will be tough to beat. Not only have they beatin Willamette in Division 3 play, but also taken down a tough Dominican and Menlo Team on the road. The stags are 5-0 on the road and 1-0 at home. With a tough game against a strong Westmont team this Friday at home, the stags are looking to go 7-0. Here's something to ponder if you dont know already? (Westmont beat Azusa Pacific Saturday night). Don't tell me this wont be a tough game on friday night, including the pressure of beating Westmont on their own floor last year. Westmont will be ready, and so will the Stags. Hope to see you at the game.

[Browneagle64]

I'm am happy to learn  and excited to hear that CMS is doing very good even without the likes of parsons and miles.

However, when it comes down to conference play, CMS will face really tough teams in Pomona and Oxy. Both these schools have played against the best and have gone as far as being battle tested and ready for a show down. In fact, although oxy lost games against good D1 and D2 teams. They have also learned what they need to do next to stay on top of their opponents. In addition, i am sure that Mccoy, knowles and the rest of the hens are doing everything possible to prove to us all that last year was just a fluke and a down year. All in all, CMS should be aware of these teams and any other teams when it comes down to SCIAC play.

THanks for the scoring summary from Oxy's game against Sierra. Seems like some of the same kids that did most of the scoring the first time the cats played the eagles. I was hoping more points from Pitcher, Kostic and others that played really well the first time around. Seems like that was not the case though.

Yo, DIIIghetto, foshezzie or anyone else, we need some more insight and street knowledge about these SCIAC teams and on my "Cats". What's your opinions so far how how each school is doing?
Help us with your research and Holla back

[pomonaalum]

Ok, more of my thoughts on Pomona, albeit based on just seeing one game against Wash U.  Not sure if there are any impact players still abroad for the Fall Semester.

McCoy reminds me a little of Alex Lloyd, without as much explosiveness to his game.  Maybe a bit more perimeter oriented, but someone who can get to the basket...presents some matchup problems with his size against smaller guards, and with his quickness against bigger players.  Plays a little out of control at times and forces things, but plays with intensity at both ends.  His outside shot is a little flat and will probably be a streaky shooter, but seems to have the green light.

Some good young talent, notably Adam Chaimowitz, a guard.  He played some point when Knowles was out, but probably better suited for the 2.  Looked to be the best pure shooter on the team - not real big or quick, but good instincts and will be a good player for Katz.  Another young player worth mentioning is Justin Sexton, a FR C/F who started against Wash U.  Needs to get physically stronger, but showed some promise.  Colin Reinstadt, a FR wing player also showed a good shooting touch and will probably play some key minutes.

Not sure what happened against Wash U in the second half, but the Hens ran into a buzzsaw, giving up 75+% shooting from the field.  Don't think that Wash U is 16 points better...

[scandihoovian]

Looks like the Kingsmen had a tough night at the free throw line in a 9 point loss last night down at Chapman.  Judging from their website, the Panthers are apparently priding themselves on holding teams under 50 this year.  It'll be intersting to see how things go for them next week against Oxy.

[Former Player/ Former Coach]

Looks like the Kingsmen had a tough night at the free throw line in a 9 point loss last night down at Chapman.  Judging from their website, the Panthers are apparently priding themselves on holding teams under 50 this year.  It'll be intersting to see how things go for them next week against Oxy.

Lets be honest. Chapman plays an uptempo style and because of how many shots teams tend to get in that type of game, their not going to hold everyone under 50.  Every team for the exception of redlands and maybe grinnell try to play good defense.  "priding themselves" on holding teams under 50 pts. is more like a S.I.D. looking for something to start his press release.  The tempo of the game Cal Lu plays, may dictate low scoring games for either them or their opponents.  2 cal lu losses - 55 points and 48points.  Don't read into anything written by SID's.  They appeal to their readers.  Cal Lu's SID never gave the final score.

[The Watcher]

       Chris McKoy has decided to leave PP at semester's end. He asked if he could play the last remaing games this semester, and Kat left it up to his players. The team voted unanimously to send him packing now.

[scandihoovian]

Don't read into anything written by SID's.  They appeal to their readers.  Cal Lu's SID never gave the final score.

Fair enough, I understand that the SID is not on the coaching staff, but I don't think you read the artlcle on the CLU website very carefully...

"ORANGE, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2006) – Cal Lutheran outscored Chapman 27-26 in the second half of play, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 33-21 half time deficit as they fell 59-48 in non-conference play."

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[Hoopsallthetime]

I've heard the rumor today that McKoy is off the Pomona basketball team for good. Is the rumor true. I bet Knowles is a little pissed off, because he knows he cant score every basket to help them win. Kats better get them freshman ready now if he expects to win. I may have to make my way over to Pomona tonight, and see if the rumors are true~

[OxyFan21]

Interesting rumor out of Pomona, if its true.  Maybe his visit last week to St. Louis reminded him how lovely the midwest is...(isn't he a native of Louisville?)

[Hoopsallthetime]

It is official, the rumor is true. Chris Mckoy is officialy off the Pomona basketball team. A friend was went to the game, and said he was not anywhere to be seen. Rumors say that he left the team so that he could graduate from NC State next semester instead of staying another year at Pomona. I guess basketball wasn't in his blood.

Go Stags

[OxyFan21]

Ah, that's right, an diploma from NC State is definitely better than one from Pomona...right...

Oxy Bob,

Hey, 36 degrees is a warming trend here in St. Louis   .  Upon getting up the last two days it's been about 10 degrees with a wind chill near or below zero. 

[Browneagle64]

Just when i thought everything was good and all B-ball related stories were heading in the right direction for the hens, we suddenldy come to understand that McCoy will be leaving. Boy, it's going to be interesting learning what Kat and his crew will do to get the young hens refocused and ready for the SCIAC. Although, Knowles will be the impact player, i hope that other players will step up and get ready to unite a team that needs to get back to the top.

In hearing this news, the race for the SCIAC now goes through a good CMS team and an up and coming Tiger team. If these two teams continue to do a good job, expect and look to see a hard race for crown. But, with the tigers coming out on top

Can't wait until Oxy plays chapman. I understand the Panthers have a good defense, but i am sure coach newhall and co. will find leaks in the panther d. that he will use for oxy's advantage. Close game till the end but oxy comes out with a 'W'