Athens vs. Alexander

[spartans_fan]

Alexander really struggles against a zone. Athens was committed to defense, rebounding and attacking the basket.

Spartans have a tough schedule going forward. We will see how they bounce back.

Go Alex.

[93Bulldog]

Being that tall you should be use to getting doubled teamed night in and night out. I’m not saying he didn’t have a bad night but for Alexander to be really good he can’t have bad nights. He should know how to deal with doubles having played AAU and being a Junior. Wasn’t at the game that’s just my opinion. Wish both teams nothing but luck. I was just assuming the kid was wanting to play at the next level and found that a bit shocking.

There was no double team. Athens just played their basic zone D they play every game.

Caleb will be fine. His dad was a late bloomer, didn't have a lot of big time offers when he chose Ohio University.

I personally would like to see Caleb have a bigger impact on the defensive side of the floor. His length and wingspan should be wreaking havoc on opposing teams.

[bburner]

So the Terry kid didn’t score a single point... how are you 6’10, play in southern Ohio, and not score a single point. I’m amazed by that stat.

It is amazing....Each time I've seen Athens they have used a zone defense effectively. They are good at making you shoot from outside. They protect the paint.

[basketball12349]

Being that tall you should be use to getting doubled teamed night in and night out. I’m not saying he didn’t have a bad night but for Alexander to be really good he can’t have bad nights. He should know how to deal with doubles having played AAU and being a Junior. Wasn’t at the game that’s just my opinion. Wish both teams nothing but luck. I was just assuming the kid was wanting to play at the next level and found that a bit shocking.

He probably is used to being double teamed just not by two massive football players haha. That double team probably out weighed Terry by about 200 pounds. Not trying to insult anyone about their weight just a twig struggles to move two boulders. Be excited to see how he bounces back. And I’m assuming that at the next level Terry will be playing against people with his build while Butcher and Justin at the next level will on the offensive line for the football team. Haha

[Reds Fan]

The Terry kid not scoring honestly does not surprise me. I have only seem him play one game this season and it was against VC, but he did not play aggressive enough on the offensive side of the floor. I maybe only saw a couple times where he got good positioning in the post and the guards did not throw him the ball. I didn't get a chance to catch the game against Athens but if I had to guess he probably didn't assert himself in the post and for Alex to win games like this he needs to be the most aggressive player on the floor.

[SOC94]

I agree with what’s being said. I just didn’t want to come of as sounding rude which when I re-read what I said it kinda sounded that way. I know these are 15–18 year old kids we are talking about that read this and some take this stuff to heart. Again this was just my opinion.

[93Bulldog]

for Alex to win games like this he needs to be the most aggressive player on the floor.

If he does - or can - Alexander will be a threat to win a DIII district championship.

Still early - just 7 games in - plenty of time to improve.

[Ironman92]

Best of luck to the Terry kid. People analyzing his effort and point totals based on his height. C’mon people.

[SOC94]

Best of luck to the Terry kid. People analyzing his effort and point totals based on his height. C’mon people.

Just my curiosity but what are your thoughts then?

[Reds Fan]

for Alex to win games like this he needs to be the most aggressive player on the floor.

If he does - or can - Alexander will be a threat to win a DIII district championship.

Still early - just 7 games in - plenty of time to improve.

you are correct, the kid has talent. once he gets some confidence and has a big game the TVC better watch out.

[Ironman92]

Best of luck to the Terry kid. People analyzing his effort and point totals based on his height. C’mon people.

Just my curiosity but what are your thoughts then?

My thoughts are his Dad is 7’2 and played at OU...Caleb is 6’10 kid and getting over analyzed because he is tall. We’re there any 5’11 kids on either team that didn’t score or gain perfect position in the post.

I’ve heard Loveday likes the band more than basketball....I get it

[coachK]

for Alex to win games like this he needs to be the most aggressive player on the floor.

If he does - or can - Alexander will be a threat to win a DIII district championship.

Still early - just 7 games in - plenty of time to improve.

you are correct, the kid has talent. once he gets some confidence and has a big game the TVC better watch out.

Needs to get I weight room, he’s weak as a kitten

[Reds Fan]

Best of luck to the Terry kid. People analyzing his effort and point totals based on his height. C’mon people.

Just my curiosity but what are your thoughts then?

My thoughts are his Dad is 7’2 and played at OU...Caleb is 6’10 kid and getting over analyzed because he is tall. We’re there any 5’11 kids on either team that didn’t score or gain perfect position in the post.

I’ve heard Loveday likes the band more than basketball....I get it

I'm not dogging the Terry boy in anyway but the other 5'11 kids on the team do not play as an important role as Terry does. they aren't put in that position to have to score a bunch of points or help carry the team. Terry plays a lot of minutes for a good Alexander team and is a center piece for them. Terry is a great ball player and is doing great things for Alexander. no disrespect to the other 5'11 kids on the team but they aren't put in that situation to be criticized as much as Terry. Terry has proven that he is a big time player for them and when he has an off night, everyone does at least once, it would be more surprising to hear a stat like that compared to some other 5'11 kid having a stat line like that.

[SOC94]

How’s he getting over analyzed? Lol all I said was that it was a shocking stat to find out he didn’t score a single point. My apologizes for striking a nerve.

[VisionQuest]

Here's a thought. How about give some credit to Isiah Butcher and the other Bulldogs who shut him down with their tenacious defense. Some may laugh because I said Butcher held Loveday to 17 points in the season opener. A 7' 1" top recruit for top programs and only gets 17 in the season opener and then scores 35 on Afrocentric a very athletic and known program-well that tells me a lot about Athens defense and Isiah Butchers ability to handle big men.

[basketball12349]

If he does - or can - Alexander will be a threat to win a DIII district championship.

Still early - just 7 games in - plenty of time to improve.

you are correct, the kid has talent. once he gets some confidence and has a big game the TVC better watch out.

Needs to get I weight room, he’s weak as a kitten

It’s probably pretty hard or at least harder to put on muscle mass being that long. I wasn’t able to see his father in his younger years but from the way he looks now it looks like he was pretty skinny too. So with being long and having the skinny genes it’s probably more difficult to do. I would assume that when he goes to the next level and he has a strength coach that mass should come. Does anyone know if he is still growing?

[93Bulldog]

Jason Terry was as skinny as could be.
But he was legit 7'2.

[Ironman92]

How’s he getting over analyzed? Lol all I said was that it was a shocking stat to find out he didn’t score a single point. My apologizes for striking a nerve.

I wasn’t even to referring to any one person. Wasn’t even aware you posted before my initial question.

Sorry I unintentionally struck a nerve

[Ironman92]

Here's a thought. How about give some credit to Isiah Butcher and the other Bulldogs who shut him down with their tenacious defense. Some may laugh because I said Butcher held Loveday to 17 points in the season opener. A 7' 1" top recruit for top programs and only gets 17 in the season opener and then scores 35 on Afrocentric a very athletic and known program-well that tells me a lot about Athens defense and Isiah Butchers ability to handle big men.

I did and do laugh at “holding” to 17 of Loveday but 100% agree your Athens kids get the credit for greatly holding down Terry. I applaud the Athens big guys who are strong and play very good defense in and out of the different schemes.

[Ironman92]

Jason Terry was as skinny as could be.
But he was legit 7'2.

He could hula hoop with a cheerio back in the day