Sikeston vs Vashon
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It was indeed a very good fast paced game with many good athletes working their tails off. The atmosphere was rockin' with the sea of red...
A few missed FT's late was the difference...oo
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A few missed FT's late was the difference...oo
C =)~
http://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictWinners.aspx?alg=5&class=4&id=2
I was trying to figure out the plays at the end. With the game tied Vashon controlled the ball for about a minute at the end of regulation then settled for corner 3 for the win and missed. They matched up pretty well in quickness and had a size advantage but instead of driving to basket and attempt to score, and/or get fouled, they jacked up a 3 from the corner? Then Sikeston was down 3 and had the ball in front of their own bench with 8 seconds left in OT. The kid that caught the inbounds pass fired up a 25 or 30 footer as soon as he caught it. No move to get closer or make a pass, just catch and shoot like their was 2 seconds left. I didn't understand the thinking for either team's strategy with a chance win or tie with plenty of time on the clock to get something better.
I was trying to figure out the plays at the end. With the game tied Vashon controlled the ball for about a minute at the end of regulation then settled for corner 3 for the win and missed. They matched up pretty well in quickness and had a size advantage but instead of driving to basket and attempt to score, and/or get fouled, they jacked up a 3 from the corner? Then Sikeston was down 3 and had the ball in front of their own bench with 8 seconds left in OT. The kid that caught the inbounds pass fired up a 25 or 30 footer as soon as he caught it. No move to get closer or make a pass, just catch and shoot like their was 2 seconds left. I didn't understand the thinking for either team's strategy with a chance win or tie with plenty of time on the clock to get something better.
The Vashon 3-pointer was made because Sikeston's defense shut down the guard penetration for Vashon and the pass to the corner was their only option.
I believe Sikeston's quick shot was made because anything under 3-4 second would have resulted in a foul by Vashon-----Sikeston would be shooting 2 free throws and down by 3 points. I have no doubt Tony Irons would have put Sikeston on the free throw line with little chance for the win.
Vashon had LOTS of time to come up with something better than a corner 3. If you drive into the defense at least you might draw a foul and try to win it at the line. They didn't even leave time for a rebound and put back if I remember correctly. The Sikeston defense sure didn't stop the penetration for a bucket and 1 which turned out to be the only points of OT. Nobody could hit a shot or a free throw after that. The Sikeston kid just heaved the ball at rim like a desperation last second shot. They could have gotten a better look than that in 3 or 4 seconds surely.
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