"BC-BKC--T25-Holiday Hoops-What We Learned" - Q&A Online
AP Basketball Writer John Marshall in Lahaina, Hawaii
Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017 2:44 am
http://www.oaoa.com/news/us_news/art...021d4964c.html
"...Notre Dame, Villanova and Wichita State have serious potential for deep March runs.
...UPPERCLASSMEN CAN PLAY
Notre Dame: The Irish have great senior leadership in preseason Associated Press All-American Bonzie Colson and Matt Farrell, along with multiple scoring options and plenty of grit. The Fighting Irish rallied from 16 down in the Maui final to beat Wichita State in Lahaina, Hawaii, and made every needed big play late.
Colson (25 points, 11 rebounds) can do it all, while Farrell — the tournament's MVP — is the perfect point guard for this group.
Wichita State: The Shockers have veteran talent, though their Maui letdowns — trailing big against California , squandering the lead to the Irish — offer plenty for coach Gregg Marshall to work from in practice. Still, the Shockers are good at both ends, ranking in the top 12 of KenPom's adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency numbers through Saturday's games.
Worth noting: The Shockers nearly won in Maui without Markis McDuffie. Last year's top scorer and rebounder is out until next month with a stress fracture in his foot, so there's room to grow...."
AP Basketball Writer John Marshall in Lahaina, Hawaii
Posted: Monday, November 27, 2017 2:44 am
http://www.oaoa.com/news/us_news/art...021d4964c.html
"...Notre Dame, Villanova and Wichita State have serious potential for deep March runs.
...UPPERCLASSMEN CAN PLAY
Notre Dame: The Irish have great senior leadership in preseason Associated Press All-American Bonzie Colson and Matt Farrell, along with multiple scoring options and plenty of grit. The Fighting Irish rallied from 16 down in the Maui final to beat Wichita State in Lahaina, Hawaii, and made every needed big play late.
Colson (25 points, 11 rebounds) can do it all, while Farrell — the tournament's MVP — is the perfect point guard for this group.
Wichita State: The Shockers have veteran talent, though their Maui letdowns — trailing big against California , squandering the lead to the Irish — offer plenty for coach Gregg Marshall to work from in practice. Still, the Shockers are good at both ends, ranking in the top 12 of KenPom's adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency numbers through Saturday's games.
Worth noting: The Shockers nearly won in Maui without Markis McDuffie. Last year's top scorer and rebounder is out until next month with a stress fracture in his foot, so there's room to grow...."
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