Todays Game

[bearcat jeff]

Georgetown is playing good basketball right now. They are efficient offensively and defensively, especially the past couple weeks they are solid. UC beat the Hoyas last game by forcing turnovers and getting transition buckets. But Georgetown shot over 50% and got good looks all day long. If UC wants to win today they need to keep GT in the 45% range.

This has the potential to be a big game on the boards for Yancy Gates. The Bearcats will need him to throw his bulk around and get some offensive rebounds. With UC's inconsistent offense, they will need the extra shots. I don't think the Cats will force 17 turnovers again, but I do think they'll get 12 or so. They have to take advantage and score in transition.

Offensively, UC needs to move the ball and not randomly fire up bad threes. The offense goes to another level when they attack the basket and share the ball. Dribble drive and playing inside out will be big today. I also believe UC needs at least one guy today to hit threes consistently throughout the game. It'd be good to see SK sink about 4 today.

Defensively, I think the Bearcats will pressure and play zone. Since going to the zone UC has done a better job preventing penetration. Quick guards have hurt them all year. Also, they have to pressure the perimeter shooters and not give them good looks. Henry Sims is the straw that stirs the drink. Gates size, strength and athleticism bothered him in the regular season game. We need to see a repeat of that.

I feel good about winning this game. I think the score is similiar to the first games with the Bearcats on top in a close, tightly played contest.

 

[Thegreatone]

Great write up Jeff. I agree with your points. Will be very fun.

How many BCT guys are going to be able to watch the game? I will miss the first 10-15 minutes of first half but should be fine for second half.

 

[Eternal E]

Georgetown is playing very well and has gotten some of the jitters out of the way play Pitt yesterday, I think UC comes out a bit flat in terms of shooting the ball and plays from behind all day. Georgetown 63 Cincinnati 58. Just a gut feeling I've got.

 

[mdchick]

Is the game at 2 or 2:30 ESPN is saying both and I'm taking a 2 hour break from work to watch this.

 

[mdchick]

And i agree that our zone defense is working well for us, but when gates is out of the game see how different our defense is, he is such a big part of our defensive game just because of his presence, In the 2-3 zone Justin Jackson blocks a lot of shots but gates alters them because he is just so big. He is really playing his best basketball right now, rebounding out of his mind, if he is not in foul trouble we can play with anyone in the country, If he wasn't on our team we wouldn't even had made the NIT this year, we have 4 solid gaurds between cash, sk, parker, and dion, but we have one great big man, and If he WANTS TOO, he could take us all the way to the final four and then who knows. I may be a little optimistic but he really is that good when he wants to be.

 

[JasonS]

Is the game at 2 or 2:30 ESPN is saying both and I'm taking a 2 hour break from work to watch this.

Will probably be closer to 2:30 tip. It will depend on when the first game of the day ends.

 

[adrock]

Taking a1/2 day. I'll be home in 15 to watch both games this afternoon.

 

[Bearcat22]

I'm really curious to see how much zone the Cats play today and how effective it will be. Gtown's bigs are pretty good passers and if they can get set up around the free throw line and in that's usually the zone soft spot where you can distribute for some open looks or get off a shot. Should be a good chess match between two really good coaches. Go Cats!

 

[Thegreatone]

I really hope it is a 235 or 245 tip. I am in a meeting from 230-3

 

[JasonS]

I am working from home today so you can bet I am going to be watching both games!

 

[Eternal E]

I am working from home today so you can bet I am going to be watching both games!

"working"

 

[BearcatMick]

Uc has beaten georgetown five out if the last six games.

Mick owns georgetown. I think uc cruises by double digits

 

[westsidecat]

So nervous. The coffee and nicotine probably aint helping much...

Expecting Yancy to take out some anger being left off all Big East teams on G-Town. Need a big game from him, imo.

 

[ConnorBarwin]

If anyone knows where I can get one of these Jerseys let me know. They're sweet.

 

[dbieon12]

Why Cronin puts Guyn and Wright on the court at the same time confuses me. They don't play well together.

 

[Eternal E]

Georgetown is playing very well and has gotten some of the jitters out of the way play Pitt yesterday, I think UC comes out a bit flat in terms of shooting the ball and plays from behind all day. Georgetown 63 Cincinnati 58. Just a gut feeling I've got.

Wow, I have been correct thus far.

 

[ralph1950]

If anyone knows where I can get one of these Jerseys let me know. They're sweet.

The Ohio State bookstore, they love scarlet and gray.

 

[ralph1950]

Looks like the Cats are going to lose today. That is what happens when you wear Ohio State uniforms.

 

[JasonS]

"working"

Guilty as charged!

 

[JasonS]

Looks like the Cats are going to lose today. That is what happens when you wear Ohio State uniforms.

Ralph, is that foot completely in your mouth, or are you still working on it?