Game Thread: HokieHoops Week 1: vs Alabama St, vs Jville St

[wildturkey]

11/14 Alabama St vs VT, 7pmEST online (ESPN3)

11/18 Jacksonville St vs VT, 7pmEST online (ESPN3)


Season kicks off this weekend and I can't wait even though I probably won't be able to see the game. Really looking forward to seeing what Buzz can do with an actual bench this year. We're still a little short on size but at least we shouldn't have to play guards as PFs. Overall, I think we finish the year .500 or just a tad over with something like 7 ACC wins, including a nice upset or two. An injury here or there could make us much worse but I'd say that's a reasonable goal

 

[Ragingcroc]

It will be interesting to see how Buzz plays everyone. A lot of new faces this year.

Good to see we finally have post depth. No more playing our "6ft 7" (yeah right) walkon at center.

 

[Ragingcroc]

Leday and Blackshear are both playing well. Nice to have good play from the post.

Buzz is subbing a lot of guys in and out.

 

[Hokie200proof]

So I missed our first game... lost to Alabama State? At home?

I've been working/traveling a lot so haven't read much about how we're supposed to be this year. Is this a fluke or are we expecting a long season?

 

[Ragingcroc]

So I missed our first game... lost to Alabama State? At home?

I've been working/traveling a lot so haven't read much about how we're supposed to be this year. Is this a fluke or are we expecting a long season?

We have a lot better talent this year but they are still learning to play together. We were threatening to blow the game open in the first half (10-11 point lead) but we struggled to play defense and boxing out. We had a big size advantage and barely won the rebounding battle.

We were also like 25-40 from the free throw line.

Looking like another long year.

 

[wildturkey]

Missed the game. Disappointed at the loss but I'm not freaking out over it. It's not like we're suppose to be fighting for the Tournament this year anyway.

 

[wildturkey]

9 pt win over Jville. Didn't get to see this game either but it looks like LeDay is going to be a significant factor. He followed up his solid first game with a 15 point, 9 rebound outing tonight

 

[Ragingcroc]

9 pt win over Jville. Didn't get to see this game either but it looks like LeDay is going to be a significant factor. He followed up his solid first game with a 15 point, 9 rebound outing tonight

Leday has an insanely high motor. He's jump gobbling up boards. He works hard establishing deep low post position and getting easy points that way. He has a good all around game that keeps defenders honest. Reminds me a bit of JT Thompson.

We really need to hit our FTs. 50% is absolutely atrocious. We're 321st in the nation in FT with 57.1%. I'm surprised there are teams below us. The good news is we're getting to the basket and getting a lot of FTs. The bad news is we're not making them.

I am really surprised Seth Allen hasn't made more of an impact.

 

[Ragingcroc]

We're actually 25th in the nation right now in FTA per game lol