Fantastic game, I also took the opportunity for the seat upgrade to the Ozone.
- Bradshaw was absolutely incredible, I can't recall a better performance by an opponent. He looked so damn good with the ball. We win by 20+ without him in the game. If you missed it, watch this video and see some of the shots and moves this kid made -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M708S9U6NyQ- Bradds did not impress me much. He seemed OK and a nice player to have on the roster, but not the kind of lost recruit that makes you weep tears every time you see mention of him (grumble grumble Levert stomp stomp)
- 2 turnovers? I see that we had 6, and feel like there is no way we had less than 5. But even with 6, we kept much better care of the ball.
- I am president of the Tony Campbell fan club, but he has to take less 3 balls. Wide open on the wing (like the one that he made) and/or late in the shot clock? Sure. Otherwise, he needs to get in that paint because he's awesome in there.
- Treg with 3 fouls in 15 minutes, and a couple nice plays and energy boost. This is him, and those that thought his role would be much different are proven to be mistaken.
- Ryan Taylor's mid-range jumper will long be revered by Bobcats fans. Usually when a player goes up for a should-be-able-to-make-it jumper like that, I brace myself for being disappointed, but not with Ryan.
- No mention yet of Ryan Taylor's put back dunk at a crucial point late in the game? Holy Moly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O81Z-yZMyFY- Bean & Stevie recovered and played well.
- I rarely complain about the refs, but the foul on Ndour to send Bradshaw to the line with 2 to go was garbage, all ball and the ref blew the whistle before the play was even over.
- I like how Bean forgot about chewing clock and took the high percentage drive to the basket with 30ish seconds to go, just shocked that he missed it.
- Also not upset he scored with 7 seconds still to go. I hate when teams just stand at the key and let the clock wind down then hurry and force some bad shot.
- And lastly, not (too) upset about the defense on the final play. They would've gotten the ball to him going up the court no matter what, there was plenty of time for him to shake free. Ryan let him get by but forced him outside, Treg was in position and he let a ridiculous floater go and it went in (of course). Had Ndour not fouled out, I am not so sure that ball would've ever found the backboard.
- I thought attendance was pretty good for T-give weekend. The place would have been hopping down the stretch if not on break. I felt bad for coach who tried to pump up the crowd to little avail a couple times.
I'm not down with everyone saying this year could be rough, I think by MAC play we will be playing some pretty good ball.