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If anyone else has comments about tonight's Red-White Scrimmage, please post them...
Here are my thoughts and observations-
Both the women's and men's teams played two 8-minute halves and the scrimmage was officiated by referees.
The women's scrimmage involved a lot more offense, and not as much defense. The final result was a Red 35 - White 35 tie.
The 2 teams seemed equally matched. There were quite a few 3-pointers made. 5th year grad student Gabi Haack was clearly the top talent on the floor, but all 15 rostered players managed to score. Gabi had 12 points on 5-6 shooting to lead all scorers. The newcomers looked very good. Freshmen Sasha Koenig (Red team) and Carolyn Waite (White team) looked good shooting from the perimeter. Each scored 8 points. Other freshman and transfers contributed. Transfers Sierra Morrow and Daija Powell are tall and athletic and will give Bradley strength in the frontcourt that hopefully helps replace the production of Emily Marsh, Nyjah White, and the Petree sisters
Bradley summary- https://bradleybraves.com/news/2021/...35-35-tie.aspx
In the men's scrimmage- no stats or summary is posted yet, so the following is from my memory-
The 3 walk-ons did not play, unless I missed seeing it. The scholarship players all played fairly even minutes, except Ville, who was out with a boot on his right foot & ankle and using a kneel-on scooter. The coaches had several players switch sides at halftime, so the score is less meaningful.
The 1st half score (8 minute halves) was Red 17 - White 10. At halftime, the Red team got even stronger, as most of the likely starters collected on the Red team (Mast, Henry, Leons, Roberts). The 2nd half score was Red 15 - White 10.
Rienk Mast, who played for White in the first half and for Red in the 2nd half dominated at times, as did Ja'Shon Henry, who played with Red. They were among the top scorers, pending the official stats.
The play was a little sloppy, as these early season scrimmages always are. There were innumerable deflected passes and turnovers, which kept the scoring down. This probably comes from more athletic guys with long arms, as well as the fact they know all of the offensive plays and sets the other team will run.
Others who stood out (based on my memory)-
Terry Roberts- fans are going to love Terry! He is listed at 6'3", but appears to be a bit shorter, but he is extremely quick, made a couple perimeter shots, and got into the lane several times to score as well. He is also quick on defense and caused a lot of turnovers and disruptions to the other team.
Malevy Leons- Scored a couple baskets and looks like he probably will be in the starting lineup with his athleticism, size, and skills.
Jason Kent has gotten stronger and appears he may have grown a bit. He looked good shooting and handling the ball. He was among the leading scorers on the night, though he passed up some good shots.
If I had to pick 5 starters based on tonight's scrimmage (with Ville out), it would be the above 5 guys.
Others-
Ari Boya looked good and showed no effects from his leg and foot problems. He scored a couple baskets and grabbed a couple rebounds.
Connor Linke looks a bit improved and more confident. He mainly set screens and defended, but did not look to score.
Darius Hannah made a couple nice plays and deflected several passes with his long arms. He didn't take many shots. I recall one dunk
Zek Montgomery should get playing time when the games begin. He looks long and athletic for a guard and appears to be offensive minded, though I only recall one basket.
Max Ekono showed nice skills, but wasn't very aggressive. I think his only points were a couple free thrown, but he also has quickness and long arms and looked good on defense.
Mikey Howell didn't score that I recall, and he struggled at times with pressure from the bigger guards, but did make a couple nice passes.
Connor Hickman looked like a freshman and missed the couple shots he took. But he appeared to handle the ball well and make good decisions.
Here are some stats leaders from the men's scrimmage-
https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/stat...54813759389696
Points: Terry Roberts (10) Henry / Kent / Mast (9)
Assists: Mikey Howell (3)
Rebounds: Rienk Mast (4) Zek Montgomery (4)
Steals: Malevy Leons (3) Terry Roberts (3)
If a scrimmage summary gets posted by the men's team, we'll try to post a link here.
Here are my thoughts and observations-
Both the women's and men's teams played two 8-minute halves and the scrimmage was officiated by referees.
The women's scrimmage involved a lot more offense, and not as much defense. The final result was a Red 35 - White 35 tie.
The 2 teams seemed equally matched. There were quite a few 3-pointers made. 5th year grad student Gabi Haack was clearly the top talent on the floor, but all 15 rostered players managed to score. Gabi had 12 points on 5-6 shooting to lead all scorers. The newcomers looked very good. Freshmen Sasha Koenig (Red team) and Carolyn Waite (White team) looked good shooting from the perimeter. Each scored 8 points. Other freshman and transfers contributed. Transfers Sierra Morrow and Daija Powell are tall and athletic and will give Bradley strength in the frontcourt that hopefully helps replace the production of Emily Marsh, Nyjah White, and the Petree sisters
Bradley summary- https://bradleybraves.com/news/2021/...35-35-tie.aspx
In the men's scrimmage- no stats or summary is posted yet, so the following is from my memory-
The 3 walk-ons did not play, unless I missed seeing it. The scholarship players all played fairly even minutes, except Ville, who was out with a boot on his right foot & ankle and using a kneel-on scooter. The coaches had several players switch sides at halftime, so the score is less meaningful.
The 1st half score (8 minute halves) was Red 17 - White 10. At halftime, the Red team got even stronger, as most of the likely starters collected on the Red team (Mast, Henry, Leons, Roberts). The 2nd half score was Red 15 - White 10.
Rienk Mast, who played for White in the first half and for Red in the 2nd half dominated at times, as did Ja'Shon Henry, who played with Red. They were among the top scorers, pending the official stats.
The play was a little sloppy, as these early season scrimmages always are. There were innumerable deflected passes and turnovers, which kept the scoring down. This probably comes from more athletic guys with long arms, as well as the fact they know all of the offensive plays and sets the other team will run.
Others who stood out (based on my memory)-
Terry Roberts- fans are going to love Terry! He is listed at 6'3", but appears to be a bit shorter, but he is extremely quick, made a couple perimeter shots, and got into the lane several times to score as well. He is also quick on defense and caused a lot of turnovers and disruptions to the other team.
Malevy Leons- Scored a couple baskets and looks like he probably will be in the starting lineup with his athleticism, size, and skills.
Jason Kent has gotten stronger and appears he may have grown a bit. He looked good shooting and handling the ball. He was among the leading scorers on the night, though he passed up some good shots.
If I had to pick 5 starters based on tonight's scrimmage (with Ville out), it would be the above 5 guys.
Others-
Ari Boya looked good and showed no effects from his leg and foot problems. He scored a couple baskets and grabbed a couple rebounds.
Connor Linke looks a bit improved and more confident. He mainly set screens and defended, but did not look to score.
Darius Hannah made a couple nice plays and deflected several passes with his long arms. He didn't take many shots. I recall one dunk
Zek Montgomery should get playing time when the games begin. He looks long and athletic for a guard and appears to be offensive minded, though I only recall one basket.
Max Ekono showed nice skills, but wasn't very aggressive. I think his only points were a couple free thrown, but he also has quickness and long arms and looked good on defense.
Mikey Howell didn't score that I recall, and he struggled at times with pressure from the bigger guards, but did make a couple nice passes.
Connor Hickman looked like a freshman and missed the couple shots he took. But he appeared to handle the ball well and make good decisions.
Here are some stats leaders from the men's scrimmage-
https://twitter.com/bradleyumbb/stat...54813759389696
Points: Terry Roberts (10) Henry / Kent / Mast (9)
Assists: Mikey Howell (3)
Rebounds: Rienk Mast (4) Zek Montgomery (4)
Steals: Malevy Leons (3) Terry Roberts (3)
If a scrimmage summary gets posted by the men's team, we'll try to post a link here.
That definitely was his career high game.
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