Game Thread: Xavier vs. Providence (2/24/2021)

Mrs. Garrett · 02-24-2021, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Xville

I'm assuming Odom will be in the starting lineup with Scruggs moving over to the 2. So, dont think that will be an issue.

I think Travis likes Kunkle too much for this to happen.

Lloyd Braun · 02-24-2021, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Xville

I think if Steele allows Tandy to actually play, I don't think it will be an issue offensively, defensively it may be somewhat an issue.

Unless Travis has a revelation Tandy is not going to assume the majority of minutes lost by Johnson. As you and others eluded to above it will likely be Odom and Kunkel. I could even see Tandy somehow getting less playing time because of “needing someone better on D.”

xukeith · 02-24-2021, 05:59 PM

Unless you are Markus Howard, shooting guards in BE tend to be 6'3-6'5. Usual defenders are also 6'3-6'5. Tandy would have to shoot further away like Redford to see good looks. Hope Tandy makes 5 threes tonight and steals 6 passes. Probably not going to happen.

I imagine Griffin will play but he might be out of game shape being out with Covid protocol .

xavierj · 02-24-2021, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by xukeith

Unless you are Markus Howard, shooting guards in BE tend to be 6'3-6'5. Usual defenders are also 6'3-6'5. Tandy would have to shoot further away like Redford to see good looks. Hope Tandy makes 5 threes tonight and steals 6 passes. Probably not going to happen.

I imagine Griffin will play but he might be out of game shape being out with Covid protocol .

You do realize Tandy is 6’2” right? He also played a lot last year and had no problem getting his shot off. There is no comparison between him and Redford. He also has the highest vertical on the team so again no Redford. In two years he has shot 142 threes and hit 37% so his looks are plenty good and he can get his shot off.