Monmouth (0-4) at Wichita State (3-0) Game Discussion: Nov 18 (Mon)

[WuShock Reaper]

Monmouth (0-4) at Wichita State (3-0) Game Discussion: Nov 18 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 P.M.
TV: ESPN+
Radio: KEYN 103.7 FM (https://www.audacy.com/stations/keyn#)image.png

[WuShock Reaper]

https://caasports.com/news/2024/10/12/towson-tabbed-as-caa-mens-basketball-favorite-charlestons-brzovic-selected-as-preseason-player-of-the-year.aspx

2024-25 CAA Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll (Rank Team (1st) Points)
1. Towson (10) 166
2. Charleston (3) 157
3. UNCW (1) 143
4. Hofstra 122
5. Delaware 102
6. Northeastern 96
7. William & Mary 91
8. Monmouth 87
9. Stony Brook 80
10. N.C. A&T 67
11. Drexel 66
12. Elon 46
13. Campbell 27
14. Hampton 24

2024-25 All-CAA Preseason First Team
Ante Brzovic * Charleston Sr. F Zagreb, Croatia
Gabe Dorsey William & Mary Sr. G/F Westminster, Md.
Landon Glasper * N.C. A&T Jr. G Fayetteville, Ark.
Kyrese Mullen Hampton Jr. F Norfolk, Va.
Tyler Tejada Towson So. G/F Teaneck, N.J.

2024-25 All-CAA Preseason Second Team
CJ Fulton Charleston Sr. G Belfast, Northern Ireland
Christian May Towson Jr. G/F Edinburg, Va.
TK Simpkins Elon Jr. G Brooklyn, N.Y.
Masai Troutman Northeastern Jr. G Frederick, Md.
Jaret Valencia Monmouth R-So. F Quibdó, Colombia

[WuShock Reaper]

[SubGod22]

93-64

[shocks02]

We'll probably start seeing Corey Washington at the 3 a little more. He needs to be playing 25-30 minutes a game. The problem playing him alongside Ronnie is neither of them are much for passing. If you can have them both out there with Bosnjak that might work.

To me, JH, CW, and QB are our studs. They need to be on the court as much as possible. So far, I think Ronnie DeGray has been the most important outside that group. Mills needs to find a way that CW and RD aren't always splitting minutes.

[WuDrWu]

My thoughts are it's troubling that we're only a 90% likely to win right now. Monmouth is not good. However, do not foul them. They're making 80%+ at the line and get there quite a bit.

Building depth with Zion and Joy to start with has to be near the top of our goals for this game.

[WuShock Reaper]

Pillow Ingredient = 59
Beer Ingredient = 85

Let's Go Shockers!!!

[pinstripers]

We'll probably start seeing Corey Washington at the 3 a little more. He needs to be playing 25-30 minutes a game. The problem playing him alongside Ronnie is neither of them are much for passing. If you can have them both out there with Bosnjak that might work.

To me, JH, CW, and QB are our studs. They need to be on the court as much as possible. So far, I think Ronnie DeGray has been the most important outside that group. Mills needs to find a way that CW and RD aren't always splitting minutes.

I still don't see Q playing more than 20-22 min

[shocktown]

Watching the last 10 minutes of Monmouth vs Rutgers. Monmouth has a skinny guy, #1 who is currently 8/13 from 3 and without him would be toast tonight.

Also of interest Rutgers has a 6’10” 275# frosh by the name of Latham Sommerville, yes Marcellus’ boy and he’s pretty skillled.

#1 Bashir ended 10/17 from 3 with 37 points. First 3 games he was 7/29 from 3. Go figure??

[shockrah]

Shox: 93
Birds: 67

[forevershockerfan]

Here's the deal. Now with our QB Justin Hill bringing his 19.7 ppg and 5 -1 assist to turnover ratio and 2.3 steals per game, there is excitement in Shocker land. Mr. Washington's 19 points in the 2nd half is a huge plus. In this game, I'm hoping Zion and Joy finally get some decent minutes.

Monmouth 72

WSU 86

[WuDrWu]

King Rice does a nice job at Monmouth but they are coming in here with about 2/3 of our athletes. I also watched a good bit of the Rutgers game. I didn't see enough that concerned me to get into a full scout, there are plenty of games remaining in the season for that kind of breakdown.

We should have little problem doing what we want to do and that's take the ball to the cup, post touches and kick out for open 3s. We should be 90+ and hold them to under 70. Turn Zion loose defensively and let our athleticism dictate the tempo. All 13 (including Henry) play extended minutes with a focus on heating them up for 40 minutes.


Getting back on D needs to be emphasized.