Feb. 18-24, 2019
A big week for feature games, as we've got 3 of them: 1 in the ACC and 1 in the Pac 10, and 1 in the Big East. Let's start with the Pac 10 game.
2/21/19-
Arizona State (Ivan Carrillo @
Oregon (Path Twelve) -- The Sun Devils come into this game fighting for their postseason lives, and they played like a team with something to prove. While ASU shot 50% from the field, they held the Ducks to just 33.3% shooting. That proved to be the difference as the Sun Devils rolled in this one.
Final Score: Arizona State- 74, Oregon- 58
Ivan Carrillo (Arizona State)- 10 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, (Double-double)
Path Twelve (Oregon)- redshirting this year.
Now let's look at the ACC game.
2/23/19-
#2 Maryland (Chester Smith) @
#10 Boston College (Eden James) -- This one will be an instant classic, that is if you like run and gun styles. The 2 teams combined took 125 field goal attempts, with Maryland having 75 of them! Unfortunately their shooting percentage was only 32%, and they couldn't overcome that, as the Eagles hand the Terps their 2nd loss of the season.
Final Score: #10 Boston College- 70, #2 Maryland- 67
Chester Smith (#2 Maryland)- no key stats
Eden James (#10 Boston College)- 4 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 7 blocks.
And our final feature game comes from the Big East.
2/23/19-
Georgetown (Ariel Ginsberg) @
#13 Syracuse (Jack Dawkins) -- This one wasn't much of a game, as the Orange jumped out to an 18 point halftime lead and never looked back as they forced 17 turnovers. Funny thing is, stat wise the Hoyas didn't play that bad, but man is Syracuse strong. They rolled to victory.
Final Score: #13 Syracuse- 84, Georgetown- 60
Ariel Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 4 points, 6 rebounds.
Jack Dawkins (#13 Syracuse)- 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
Alright, now that those are out of the way, let's get to the rest of the games.
SR C David Ginsberg (Army) -- 15-12, 10-2 1st Patriot.
2/18/19 vs. Harvard (W 73-64), 5 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist.
2/20/19 vs. New Hampshire (L 63-60), 4 rebounds, 1 block, (Fouled out).
Not the best week for David, who once again battled foul trouble. If he had managed to stay in the game against New Hampshire, the result might have been different. As it stands, the Cadets just need to win 1 of their 2 conference games next week to clinch the Patriot regular season title.
RS JR C Jace Hunter (#9 Xavier) -- 22-4, 11-1 1st Atlantic 10.
2/20/19 at Fordham (W 71-57), 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, (POTG).
2/23/19 vs. Richmond (L 64-45), 6 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 1 steal.
Another POTG award for Jace, and he followed that up with a subpar effort against Richmond. Then again, the Musketeers as a team didn't show up against Richmond, suffering their first A-10 loss of the season.
RS JR PG Randy Rodgers (Auburn) -- 17-10, 8-4 T-1st in West Division of SEC.
2/19/19 at Arkansas (W 87-75), 10 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, (Double-double).
2/23/19 vs. Alabama (L 96-81), 10 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 steal, (Double-double).
What a week for Randy, who had 2 double-doubles and averaged 11 assists, 10 points, and 5 rebounds a game. No POTG award, but he would gladly trade one of those in for a few more wins for the Tigers.
RS JR PF Ivan Carrillo (Arizona State) -- 10-16, 8-6 T-3rd Pac 10.
2/21/19 at Oregon- feature game, highlighted above.
2/23/19 at Oregon State (W 69-58), 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists.
Good week for the Sun Devils with a couple wins. Ivan had a nice game at Oregon, but struggled a bit at Oregon State.
JR PF Eden James (#10 Boston College) -- 22-5, 8-4 T-4th ACC.
2/20/19 vs. Georgia Tech (W 83-53), 6 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 steal.
2/23/19 vs. #2 Maryland- feature game, highlighted above.
Eden just kind of went through the motions this week, as he didn't have his best week stat wise. But, the Eagles got 2 big wins and are now back in the hunt for the ACC title.
RS SO SF Chester Smith (#2 Maryland) -- 25-2, 10-2 2nd ACC.
2/20/19 vs. Florida State (W 71-70), 2 points.
2/23/19 at #10 Boston College- feature game, highlighted above.
RS SO PG Al Mighty (#14 Houston) -- 23-3, 11-1 1st Conference USA.
2/20/19 vs. UTEP (W 84-77), 7 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists.
2/23/19 at SMU (L 79-69), 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists.
Consistency for Al, but we all know he can put up better numbers, as the Cougars suffer their first conference loss.
RS SO SG Ricardo Tubbs (UNLV) -- 17-8, 9-3 3rd Mountain West.
2/20/19 vs. TCU (W 56-46), 12 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, (Double-double).
Nice job for Ricardo in the Rebels' only game of the week, a solid win.
SO C Rudy Arellano (Long Beach State) -- 10-15, 5-7 5th Big West.
2/19/19 at Cal St. Northridge (L 59-43), 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals.
2/21/19 at Cal St. Fullerton (W 85-76), 20 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.
A crying shame that Rudy didn't get the POTG at Fullerton, he should have. Those are the kind of performances the 49ers need if they are going to be successful.
RS FR SF Jack Dawkins (#13 Syracuse) -- 22-4, 12-2 2nd Big East.
2/20/19 vs. DePaul (W 96-62), 20 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, (Double-double).
2/23/19 vs. Georgetown- feature game, highlighted above.
Good week for Jack, who had a solid game against DePaul but a little letdown against Georgetown. No matter, the Orange are back to their winning ways.
RS FR C Ralph King (#1 Duke) -- 25-0, 12-0 1st ACC.
2/20/19 at #7 North Carolina (W 73-56), 1 rebound.
2/23/19 at Virginia (W 72-60), DNP (Coaches Decision)
Limited minutes for Ralph again, but the Blue Devils stay undefeated.
RS FR PG Benton Gale (High Point) -- 16-11, 12-4 2nd Big South.
2/21/19 vs. USC Upstate (W 75-71), DNP (Coaches Decision)
2/23/19 vs. Presbyterian (W 80-68), DNP (Coaches Decision)
Another week of no action for Benton, but the Panthers get a couple solid wins.
RS FR PF Bam Jamison (Grambling) -- 11-14, 9-5 2nd SWAC.
2/21/19 vs. Alabama State (W 81-66), DNP (Coaches Decision)
2/23/19 vs. Alabama A&M (W 72-68, OT), DNP (Coaches Decision)
No action for Bam, but 2 solid wins for the Tigers.
FR C Ariel Ginsberg (Georgetown) -- 16-10, 8-6 6th Big East.
2/20/19 at Notre Dame (L 75-64), no key stats.
2/23/19 at #13 Syracuse- feature game, highlighted above.
Ariel rode the pine most of the week, did get some action against Notre Dame, but the Hoyas after winning 3 in a row lose both this week.
FR SG Thomas Magnum (Marshall) -- 13-12, 7-5 5th Conference USA.
2/20/19 vs. Tulsa (L 69-33), 4 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals.
2/23/19 vs. Tulane (W 80-58), 18 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal.
A good recovery for both Thomas and the Thundering Herd after that laugher against Tulsa. Way to salvage the week.
FR SG Qwikshot Collins (Pittsburgh)- injured -- 17-8, 10-4 5th Big East.
2/20/19 at UConn (W 68-62)
2/23/19 at Rutgers (L 81-74)
Ooh, brutal loss at Rutgers, not the kind of games you need to be losing in the midst of a conference race.
FR SG Jaybard Riley (#8 Michigan State)- injured -- 22-3, 12-2 2nd Big 10.
2/20/19 at Michigan (W 83-48)
2/23/19 at Iowa (W 111-75)
The Spartans haven't lost a beat without Jaybard in the lineup, they continue to roll.
FR PG Mike Schaplowsky (Kansas State)- redshirting -- 14-11, 4-8 T-9th Big 12.
2/20/19 at Colorado (W 78-73)
2/23/19 vs. Iowa State (L 76-74)
Very close to a 2-0 week for the Wildcats, but they let one slip away.
FR PF Path Twelve (Oregon)- redshirting -- 15-11, 8-7 T-5th Pac 10.
2/21/19 vs. Arizona State- feature game, highlighted above.
2/23/19 vs. #18 Arizona (L 58-57).
Almost a big win for the Ducks, but a last second shot ended those chances, as Oregon has lost 3 in a row.
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Top 25
# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Duke (72) 25-0 1800 1 Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Tennessee 25-2 1715 3 Southeastern Conference
3. Illinois 24-2 1629 4 Big Ten Conference
4. Maryland 25-2 1609 2 Atlantic Coast Conference
5. Florida 23-3 1506 5 Southeastern Conference
6. Texas 25-1 1430 6 Big 12 Conference
7. North Carolina 21-4 1352 7 Atlantic Coast Conference
8. Boston College 22-5 1311 10 Atlantic Coast Conference
9. Kansas 24-3 1155 11 Big 12 Conference
10. Michigan State 22-3 1125 8 Big Ten Conference
11. Syracuse 22-4 1099 13 Big East Conference
12. Cincinnati 25-1 1052 12 Big East Conference
13. Xavier 22-4 997 9 Atlantic 10 Conference
14. Houston 23-3 808 14 Conference USA
15. Utah 23-4 762 16 Mountain West Conference
16. Oklahoma State 20-6 692 15 Big 12 Conference
17. Arizona 20-5 607 18 Pacific-10 Conference
18. Mississippi State 21-5 580 17 Southeastern Conference
19. Louisville 21-5 558 21 Big East Conference
20. Temple 20-5 395 20 Atlantic 10 Conference
21. Oklahoma 19-8 300 25 Big 12 Conference
22. Indiana 20-6 240 22 Big Ten Conference
23. North Carolina State 20-6 191 24 Atlantic Coast Conference
24. Rider 25-5 174 19 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
25. Brigham Young 21-5 149 NR Mountain West Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
West Virginia 17-8 93 Big East Conference
Sacramento State 22-4 29 Big Sky Conference
Stanford 17-8 21 Pacific-10 Conference
Northern Iowa 22-6 20 Missouri Valley Conference
Richmond 20-6 1 Atlantic 10 Conference
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Mid Major Top 25
# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Xavier (71) 22-4 1799 1 Atlantic 10 Conference
2. Utah (1) 23-4 1692 3 Mountain West Conference
3. Houston 23-3 1682 2 Conference USA
4. Temple 20-5 1578 4 Atlantic 10 Conference
5. Brigham Young 21-5 1478 6 Mountain West Conference
6. Rider 25-5 1454 5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
7. Northern Iowa 22-6 1310 9 Missouri Valley Conference
8. Southern Illinois 20-6 1309 8 Missouri Valley Conference
9. Richmond 20-6 1172 13 Atlantic 10 Conference
10. Sacramento State 22-4 1163 10 Big Sky Conference
11. Gonzaga 18-8 1080 12 Western Athletic Conference
12. Milwaukee 20-7 998 7 Horizon League
13. Nevada 19-7 908 11 Western Athletic Conference
14. Creighton 20-9 900 17 Missouri Valley Conference
15. UC Irvine 20-5 816 18 Big West Conference
16. Pepperdine 22-6 687 20 West Coast Conference
17. San Diego State 18-7 674 14 Mountain West Conference
18. UL-Lafayette 18-8 515 24 Sun Belt Conference
19. Western Kentucky 19-8 404 NR Sun Belt Conference
20. Utah State 17-10 285 21 Western Athletic Conference
21. Austin Peay 21-8 282 NR Ohio Valley Conference
22. Cal State Northridge 18-7 236 23 Big West Conference
23. Dayton 15-10 161 NR Atlantic 10 Conference
24. Drexel 18-9 114 NR Colonial Athletic Association
25. South Alabama 19-9 108 16 Sun Belt Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
IUPUI 18-8 101 Summit League
UNLV 17-8 92 Mountain West Conference
Santa Clara 19-9 90 West Coast Conference
Monmouth 20-7 65 Northeast Conference
Oral Roberts 20-8 48 Summit League
South Carolina State 18-7 43 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Missouri State 17-10 36 Missouri Valley Conference
Ball State 17-8 25 Mid-American Conference
New Mexico 17-9 24 Mountain West Conference
Loyola-IL 19-9 23 Horizon League
Buffalo 16-8 17 Mid-American Conference
College of Charleston 19-9 16 Southern Conference
Northeastern 16-10 6 Colonial Athletic Association
Kent State 17-9 4 Conference USA
Hofstra 16-12 2 Colonial Athletic Association
Liberty 19-9 2 Big South Conference
Portland State 17-9 1 Big Sky Conference
1 of our teams is in the overall bubble watch, let's take a look:
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OVERALL BUBBLE WATCH
Team Record RPI vs. 1-50 vs. 51-100 vs. 101-200 vs. 200+ SOS Projected
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California 16-10 .558 (51) 5-5 3-4 4-0 4-1 53 In
Georgetown 16-10 .579 (29) 3-8 5-0 2-2 6-0 29 In
Milwaukee 20-7 .559 (48) 1-1 3-3 5-1 11-2 148 In
Cal State Northridge 18-7 .550 (61) 1-2 0-0 11-4 6-1 213 In
Utah State 17-10 .559 (49) 1-1 5-5 6-3 5-1 76 In
Missouri 16-10 .596 (22) 3-5 1-3 5-2 7-0 9 In
South Alabama 19-9 .553 (57) 1-3 2-1 5-4 11-1 165 In
Drexel 18-9 .553 (58) 1-4 1-2 7-1 9-2 115 In
Missouri State 17-10 .553 (59) 0-3 3-4 3-3 11-0 100 Out
IUPUI 18-8 .555 (54) 1-2 0-2 6-2 11-2 146 Out
George Mason 17-10 .548 (65) 1-3 3-0 5-2 8-5 134 Out
Detroit 17-11 .545 (70) 3-3 3-1 6-2 5-5 94 Out
Alabama 16-10 .544 (71) 3-5 6-0 4-3 3-2 71 Out
St. John's 15-10 .572 (38) 2-8 1-1 6-1 6-0 22 Out
Portland State 17-9 .541 (76) 0-5 2-1 2-2 13-1 155 Out
The Hoyas are now on the bubble, as opposed to being a lock. That is thanks to 2 blowout losses this week. They are still in good shape though with an RPI and SOS of 29.
As far as the other schools, there are no changes from last week. Every team that was a lock last week is still a lock, and all the other teams are still projected out.