MBB: Landmark Conference

saratoga · February 01, 2019, 07:57:14 AM

This team started the season with an element of style rarely seen by Scranton hoop fans in decades.

Certainly fun to watch with an energy, excitement & raw talent just getting it done.

Pretty much caught teams we don't play all that much by surprise to start the year.

However, once teams in the conference had some time to watch film & otherwise observe the Royals in action, adjustments were made and challenges to their youth have been presented.

The Royals are a year away from being really good but from this point on they really need to focus on eliminating the same mistakes they seem to keep making.

Certain players are too good and important to the offensive rhythm & overall scheme to disappear every other game. They need to stay engaged & keep everyone involved.

Last but not least...defense has to be improved by bumping cutters, weak side help not being 3 seconds too late stepping in & just wanting to play it by doing the little things that help. Right now they are allowing many easy baskets.

I realize this is a group of kids that love their moments with the ball but in order to win the big games, they need to play smart D as well.

They need that full compliment of contribution from everyone, not just the law firm of Mancuso, DiVerna & Bailey.

Haven't jumped off the bandwagon, just seat-belted in for a bumpy ride down the homestretch until the silly fouls and lapses end.

When they do, this will be a very, very good team.

Rofrog · February 01, 2019, 07:06:13 PM

I'm still on that bandwagon,My thought is they are very,very young it is not like they are getting blown out! they have only 4 losses ,compared to last years team that had 6 seniors and went 13-12.4 losses two to River Hawks,1 to Moravian rematch at the long center and Etown on a buzzer beater.Im truly happy with this team and in games it shows how young they are!!!!

saratoga · February 03, 2019, 08:00:58 AM

Gutsy win by the Royals yesterday.

Could have easily panicked down the stretch but played great D holding Catholic without a basket the last 4 minutes & someone other than Mancuso, DiVerna or Bailey stepped up and hit some key shots.

More of the same will be required on Wednesday.

ronk · February 03, 2019, 04:40:39 PM

I was impressed yesterday with how quickly Logan Bailey gets out in transition; if the rebounders or outlet pass recipients start looking for him, I think there are few D3 players who could defend him 1-on-1.

saratoga · February 04, 2019, 03:20:35 PM

LB has some serious lift when he goes to the hoop as well.

Rofrog · February 04, 2019, 08:19:19 PM

Big game Wednesday at the Long Center!!

saratoga · February 05, 2019, 08:32:10 PM

No, the ladies are at Moravian.

Rofrog · February 06, 2019, 04:52:18 AM

Without bridgette all you need to do is double the post players.It will be another tough game unless he changes his offense by attacking the basket. Instead of sitting back and running that high weave play handoff,handoff and handoff.You need to attack to open it all up or you will be behind again but enough with the ladies.Men if they win put themself back in the running of first.I really love this team ,they are young and energetic to watch so hopefully double winGo Royals,Lady Royals

NEPAFAN · February 06, 2019, 10:46:08 AM

Got to limit the turnovers tonight. I know stating the obvious...Moravian had 31 points of Scranton's TOs last time out.

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · February 06, 2019, 04:17:04 PM

Here are the first rankings for the men this season: https://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2019/02/men-regional-rankings-first

ronk · February 06, 2019, 06:55:39 PM

Dubious ranking of Scranton behind York with 2 fewer losses and a head-to-head win or JHU/UMW with 3 fewer losses despite their stronger SOS. Next week, Scranton will add a 2-0 vrro to its resume.

NEPAFAN · February 06, 2019, 08:58:38 PM

Quote from: ronk on February 06, 2019, 06:55:39 PM
Dubious ranking of Scranton behind York with 2 fewer losses and a head-to-head win or JHU/UMW with 3 fewer losses despite their stronger SOS. Next week, Scranton will add a 2-0 vrro to its resume.

where does the 2nd win come from?

ronk · February 06, 2019, 09:00:26 PM

St. Lawrence

NEPAFAN · February 06, 2019, 09:04:05 PM

Quote from: ronk on February 06, 2019, 09:00:26 PM
St. Lawrence

Ah was only looking at Mid Atlantic. A little delirious after that unnecessary overtime.

ronk · February 06, 2019, 09:19:37 PM

Yes, they made it much harder than it had to be; Logan has the ball in transition with a 2-pt lead and 9 secs to go; possession is key; he doesn't need more points; just use up the clock.
And the bench after the backcourt violation in OT could have subbed out Mancuso on defense instead of letting him pick up his 4th foul.
Such things could prevent them from achieving their peak this season. We'll celebrate the big victory, however.
Jackson Danzig 1 bound shy of a triple double; Logan was unstoppable; gotta find a way to isolate him in the paint more; Cazzaza going 0-10 was a big help; he was a big difference in the game @ Moravian earlier.