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UNI wins, 63-57 over Israel. They finish 5-1.
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Question for PTTB- it looks like Carleton Reed didn't play. Is he injured?
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Question for PTTB- it looks like Carleton Reed didn't play. Is he injured?
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UNI lost Kwadzo Ahelgbe the day before the 1st game, in an exhibition with Japan (currently in the Bronze game), where UNI won. He sprained his MCL. He's out an additional 3-5 weeks (from today).
UNI lost Carlton Reed 3 days later in the 2nd game when he broke a bone(s) in his foot. He's out 5-7 weeks (from today).
Both should be back by time practice starts.
The 'surprise' of the WUG was Kerwin Dunham who started most games at the '3'. He hit a huge three tonight to break a late 4th quarter tie. At 6'6", he's a '3' that is taller than UNI has been used to. He still needs to get stronger, but there is no doubt these games benefitted him greatly.
So, UNI went 5-1 against international all-star teams without the services of Carlton Reed, Kwadzo Ahelgbe, Matt Culliver, and Lucas O'Rear...all are expected to play big minutes this year.Comment
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Glad to hear Kerwin hit a big one, but I note he was only 5-17 on 3-pointers for the entire 6 game event.
Anyway, I am proud as a Valley fan how UNI came back after than first loss, and congratulate the team and the coach for the excellent job.
PS...I also note that Eglseder averaged 7pts, 7 rebs over the 6 games, was he injured also?
I would have thought a big 7-footer would have done more damage.Comment
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Jordan led the team in rebounds. His point production wasn't overly fantastic, but when teams went small, Jacobson usually countered back with a 4 guard lineup with Kerwin at the 4 and Koch at the 5 (from everything I have heard/read). Jordan shot around 50% for the tourney, which is a little lower than I would have liked to see him, but again, he's getting minutes against teams that are physically more mature than he is (he just turned 19)...and that will always benefit a guy. In three games, Jordan scored double digits...in the other three he didn't. It was usually feast or famine for him, and that is to be expected somewhat, as he is still learning and fitting into the system. He doesn't have alot of gametime experience, so the fact that he had some very good games, are positives in my book.
In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised to see Koch/Eglseder start at the 4/5 this year. I think Reed takes over the '3' spot, but Kerwin is a guy who is the first to give him a breather.
Kerwin took some time to adjust to the international game. He went 1/6 from three in his first 3 games, but then went 4 for 11 the rest of the tourney. I think that's a good omen. We don't need 10 pts a game from Kerwin.
Reed, Josten, Ahelegbe, and Brown should be the heavy lifters, as they are more seasoned, but the fact he had a solid tournament is definitely good for the depth factor.
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