Re: CH 2K8 "The Rebirth of a Legend" Coach BJ Derozan
BRONCOS LOSE 2/3 TO START THE SEASON!!!
GAME 1
vs #19 
The Broncos would get dominated in the 1st half by the Gaels, as SMC shot 70% from the field led by SR Matt Dellavedova's 20 pts (6-6 FG 4-4 3pt) as SMC took a commanding 46-29 lead.
In the 2nd half Boise State would battle back behind the play of FR AJ Akpan who would score a team high 27 pts but in the end the 17 pt deficit was just to much to overcome.
Coach D Comments
"We were dominated on the boards and they shot lights out, when that happens it's hard to win games. I don't think Wiley was forcing his shot to much, because alot of those miss's were shots that rimmed in and out, so that is why I was encouraging him to keep shooting. I was very happy with what AJ Akpan showed us today. He has the potential to be the best player to have ever put on a Bronco Uniform. He did a great job of shutting down Dellavedova in the 2nd half, holding him to just 7 pts"
GAME 2
(0-1) VS (1-0) 
Again the word Defense would fail to show up in the 1st Half, as EWU took a 45-41 lead as SR K. Winford was on fire score 22 points for the Eagles.
Boise State would keep things close though all game and with a total team effort and with 38 seconds to play were up by 3pts. EWU however would hit a huge 3pt shot by Gl Dean to tie the game with 12 seconds to play and then K. Winford would knock down 2 FT's after a huge turnover by D. Wiley as the Eagles walked away with the win.
It doesn't get any bigger then this for Coach Leon Rice. Coaching his 1st game as a Head Coach against the team he was orginally slated to take over in the 2011 season. Rice helped Coach Mark Few build the Gonzaga Bulldogs into a Mid-Major powerhouse and was the top choice for the Broncos job, but instead he turned it down, and Coach Derozan was give the chance. So far its been good for the Broncos as Coach D has produced back to back NCAA appearences and 20+ win season's.
Boise State would dominate the 1st half taking a 55-33 lead as the Bengals just couldn't compete with the size of the Broncos Big 3 (Hicks/Mbaye/Diarra)
and chants could be heard across Taco Bell Arena "We Want Tacos" in the final minutes as BSU hit triple digits on the scoreboard in teh blowout win.
COACH D COMMENTS
"I felt like the bigmen stepped up and dominated. I think when you have a size advantage like we did today you have to exploit it. Especially when Wiley when down with the ankle injury (listed Day to Day for the next 14 days). I felt like AJ played a good game again, getting the ball inside and to have 2 guys finish with a Double Double is great. We killed them once again on the boards (48 to 26), but again I wasn't happy with our 16 turnovers. I was also happy to see A. Legee finally have a good game off the bench in the 6th man role. I hope he can produce 10/5 type #'s from that spot and keep the pressure off Diarra from being the only guy off the bench producing. Having Wiley out, helped B. Sparks show he deserves more PT as well."
**UP NEXT REMATCH AGAINST (2-0) OREGON.
BRONCOS LOSE 2/3 TO START THE SEASON!!!
GAME 1
vs #19 The Broncos would get dominated in the 1st half by the Gaels, as SMC shot 70% from the field led by SR Matt Dellavedova's 20 pts (6-6 FG 4-4 3pt) as SMC took a commanding 46-29 lead.
In the 2nd half Boise State would battle back behind the play of FR AJ Akpan who would score a team high 27 pts but in the end the 17 pt deficit was just to much to overcome.
FINAL SCORE BSU-72 SMC-80
KEY PLAYERS
FR AJ Akpan-27 pts 4 reb 4 asst 4 stls 10/15 FG 4/7 3pt
SR D. Wiley-14 pts 5 asst 5/18 FG 4/17 3pt
JR S. Hicks-12 pts 5 reb
SR M Dellavedova-27 pts 5 asst 9/13 FG 4/5 3pt
SR P. McCoy-10 pts 8 asst 2/5 3pt
SR T. Williams-14 pts 5 reb
FR C. Cleveland-10 pts 5 reb 3 stls 1/3 3pt
KEY PLAYERS
FR AJ Akpan-27 pts 4 reb 4 asst 4 stls 10/15 FG 4/7 3pt
SR D. Wiley-14 pts 5 asst 5/18 FG 4/17 3pt
JR S. Hicks-12 pts 5 reb
SR M Dellavedova-27 pts 5 asst 9/13 FG 4/5 3pt
SR P. McCoy-10 pts 8 asst 2/5 3pt
SR T. Williams-14 pts 5 reb
FR C. Cleveland-10 pts 5 reb 3 stls 1/3 3pt
Coach D Comments
"We were dominated on the boards and they shot lights out, when that happens it's hard to win games. I don't think Wiley was forcing his shot to much, because alot of those miss's were shots that rimmed in and out, so that is why I was encouraging him to keep shooting. I was very happy with what AJ Akpan showed us today. He has the potential to be the best player to have ever put on a Bronco Uniform. He did a great job of shutting down Dellavedova in the 2nd half, holding him to just 7 pts"
GAME 2
(0-1)
VS (1-0) Again the word Defense would fail to show up in the 1st Half, as EWU took a 45-41 lead as SR K. Winford was on fire score 22 points for the Eagles.
Boise State would keep things close though all game and with a total team effort and with 38 seconds to play were up by 3pts. EWU however would hit a huge 3pt shot by Gl Dean to tie the game with 12 seconds to play and then K. Winford would knock down 2 FT's after a huge turnover by D. Wiley as the Eagles walked away with the win.
FINAL SCORE BSU-83 EWU-85
KEY PLAYERS
FR AJ Akpan-15 pts 7 reb 11 asst 6/12 FG 1/4 3pt
JR S. Hicks-15 pts 8 reb 6/9 FG
SO M. Mbaye-13 pts 10 reb
SR D. Wiley-12 pts 1/4 3pt
SO A. Diarra-11 pts (Bench)
SO A. Legee-8 pts 3 reb (Bench)
SR K. Winford-35 pts 4 asst 11/25 FG 4/9 3pt
SR G. Dean-9 pts 4 asst 3/4 3pt
KEY PLAYERS
FR AJ Akpan-15 pts 7 reb 11 asst 6/12 FG 1/4 3pt
JR S. Hicks-15 pts 8 reb 6/9 FG
SO M. Mbaye-13 pts 10 reb
SR D. Wiley-12 pts 1/4 3pt
SO A. Diarra-11 pts (Bench)
SO A. Legee-8 pts 3 reb (Bench)
SR K. Winford-35 pts 4 asst 11/25 FG 4/9 3pt
SR G. Dean-9 pts 4 asst 3/4 3pt
Coach D Comments
"This game reminded me so much of last year, losing close games at the end. It's so frustrating. Give EWU credit they shot the ball well hitting 12/27 from 3pt and they already proved they can beat good teams, beating WSU to open the year. Our Defense was horrid though. I have never seen a team lose when winning the Rebound war as big as we did (37 Rebs vs 18) but our 16 turnovers killed us as well. I felt like we played better as a team getting 5 guys in double digits, have Wiley on the bench with 4 fouls most of the 2nd half and having D. Fields foul out, gave AJ a opportunity to run the point, and he did a great job dishing out double digits assists"
"This game reminded me so much of last year, losing close games at the end. It's so frustrating. Give EWU credit they shot the ball well hitting 12/27 from 3pt and they already proved they can beat good teams, beating WSU to open the year. Our Defense was horrid though. I have never seen a team lose when winning the Rebound war as big as we did (37 Rebs vs 18) but our 16 turnovers killed us as well. I felt like we played better as a team getting 5 guys in double digits, have Wiley on the bench with 4 fouls most of the 2nd half and having D. Fields foul out, gave AJ a opportunity to run the point, and he did a great job dishing out double digits assists"
GAME 3
(0-2) VS 
(0-2)
VS It doesn't get any bigger then this for Coach Leon Rice. Coaching his 1st game as a Head Coach against the team he was orginally slated to take over in the 2011 season. Rice helped Coach Mark Few build the Gonzaga Bulldogs into a Mid-Major powerhouse and was the top choice for the Broncos job, but instead he turned it down, and Coach Derozan was give the chance. So far its been good for the Broncos as Coach D has produced back to back NCAA appearences and 20+ win season's.
Boise State would dominate the 1st half taking a 55-33 lead as the Bengals just couldn't compete with the size of the Broncos Big 3 (Hicks/Mbaye/Diarra)
and chants could be heard across Taco Bell Arena "We Want Tacos" in the final minutes as BSU hit triple digits on the scoreboard in teh blowout win.
FINAL SCORE BSU-100 ISU-66
KEY PLAYERS
S. Hicks-18 pts 11 reb
M. Mbaye-18 pts 10 reb
A. Diarra-15 pts 7 reb (Bench)
A. Legee-13 pts 7 reb (Bench)
B. Sparks-10 pts 2/2 3pt (Bench)
AJ Akpan-8 pts 6 reb 8 asst 3/7 FG 0/3 3pt
D. Wiley-8 pts 2/3 3pt (Left game with a injury)
Walkon SR R. Wilkerson had 14 pts 10 reb off the bench
JR PG C. Moore had 10 pts 2/3 3pt to lead the starters
KEY PLAYERS
S. Hicks-18 pts 11 reb
M. Mbaye-18 pts 10 reb
A. Diarra-15 pts 7 reb (Bench)
A. Legee-13 pts 7 reb (Bench)
B. Sparks-10 pts 2/2 3pt (Bench)
AJ Akpan-8 pts 6 reb 8 asst 3/7 FG 0/3 3pt
D. Wiley-8 pts 2/3 3pt (Left game with a injury)
Walkon SR R. Wilkerson had 14 pts 10 reb off the bench
JR PG C. Moore had 10 pts 2/3 3pt to lead the starters
COACH D COMMENTS
"I felt like the bigmen stepped up and dominated. I think when you have a size advantage like we did today you have to exploit it. Especially when Wiley when down with the ankle injury (listed Day to Day for the next 14 days). I felt like AJ played a good game again, getting the ball inside and to have 2 guys finish with a Double Double is great. We killed them once again on the boards (48 to 26), but again I wasn't happy with our 16 turnovers. I was also happy to see A. Legee finally have a good game off the bench in the 6th man role. I hope he can produce 10/5 type #'s from that spot and keep the pressure off Diarra from being the only guy off the bench producing. Having Wiley out, helped B. Sparks show he deserves more PT as well."
**UP NEXT REMATCH AGAINST (2-0) OREGON.
tough loss vs Eastern Washington 
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