Bulldogs surge in second half, blowout Loyola Marymount

I was so very impressed with the David Stockton tonight. He only played 8 minutes, but they were all productive minutes and he made the correct plays at every instance. When he made those 3 free throws in a row, it seemed to energize the team and everyone started to play with more purpose. I also thought his defense was very good. Congratulations, David on an excellent game!

I have been surprised by the up-and-down play of Marquise Carter. It seems his defensive intensity is really lacking and that seems to be limiting his time on the court. He looks like he has the skill set to play good defense, but his play on the defensive side last night was disappointing. He needs to play better team defense. I hope he will focus on defending well, because I think that will earn him more minutes and then his offense will just naturally come to the forefront. He’s obviously a gifted basketball player.

P.S. My thanks to Philly Zag for placing the GU games on Justin TV. It allows us who are not in the Northwest area to see the games.

A quick note: KD had 30pts and 14rbs. and GB had 28pts. in recent games!

I share some of the same views as above on the game which leads me to speculate on the furure. If DS keeps improving like he has recently, he will make it easier for the staff to pick RS’s for next year. MC is probably gone next year. Just no place to get minutes. E should come back! I believe his stock has dropped considerably, maybe down to middle 2nd round. He’s a tweener………..3-4……….too slow and not a good enough player to get open shots on the perimeter and not good enough to guard the 3’s who play at the level. He fits more at the 4 but is to small. Probably, a Jon Brockman kind of draft pick. Of course, all of this is MY guess only and doesn’t reflect any “hidden feelings towards certain players” so just go with the flow.

If, big if, this comes about, DS could sub for Meech next year at the point moving GB to Stevens position, allowing GU to possibly RS….KD, KP and RS. I think because of the “Bigs” coming back next year, Ryan S would be a no brainer and it’s hard to say if KP or KD would be next in line at this point. If E goes, they might not RS Ryan but that could also depend on injuries, ala David P. blowing his RS for Doudney!

As a coaching staff, you really do look far ahead and try to anticipate all of possibilities that can happen. Lot’s of options ahead but a great position to be in with the recruits coming in and who’s coming back! Love it!

Finnaly, SMC can play and don’t be surprised if we split either way. As always, JMO and food for thought. Good game against LMU and it was nice to see Steven get some fire in his belly………..that’s the most vocal i’ve seen him on the floor in 7 years, it was great!