Observations from the 49ers' 76-61 loss against Miami:
-- Center Chris Braswell is not a physical player. So when he's matched up against a burly guy like the Hurricanes' 6-10, 280-pound Reggie Johnson, he's going to struggle -- especially if his jumper isn't falling. Braswell was 3 of 15 from the field, and took six 3-pointers (making two). Coach Alan Major said Braswell might have "drifted a little bit," going against Johnson and was also worn down from having to guard him. And Johnson (11 points, 7 rebounds) is a load.
-- The 49ers continue to cut down on their turnovers. They had another season-low in that department (eight) against Miami.
-- And although the 49ers shot just 32.2 percent, they had 10 assists on their 19 baskets, a good ratio.
-- Luka Voncina will travel to his home in Slovenia on Friday to tend to family issues. The 49ers coaching staff hopes he's back for the Jan. 4 Atlantic 10 opener against Richmond.
-- Miami could be a decent ACC team. The Hurricanes haven't played with a full squad all season, with Johnson missing the first nine games with a knee injury and forward DeQuan Jones being reinstated for the 49ers game after a being suspended in the NCAA's Nevin Shapiro/booster investigation. Miami was without all-ACC guard Malcon Grant against the 49ers. Grant missed the game to be with his family after his brother died unexpectedly.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Observations from Miami
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They are much more athletic than we are and Laranaga has our number. Sorry to hear of Malcolm Grant's brother's death. Very sad. Kaji (sp?) is a pro. We have no one at his talent level.
What is left of my paltry kingdom for a 6-foot-9 stud. I'd love curtis withers right now. Give me 6-7 kelvin price. Someone who won't back down. How 'bout Cam Stephens. Heck, even Kenkay Jones.
Charlotte is 3-7 in games in which they have been outscored.
Can't compete with an ACC team.
Went to the game last night and wasn't surprised at the result. Pley a little competition and you see what happens to the 49ers. This team isn't as good as their record. It will be a LONG conference season.
Would of been nice to have some of Major's heralded new guys like Nickerson, Williams, or Thorne compete and make a difference.
How about new guys Henry and Mayfield?
You were expecting the Fab 5????
Mayfield is in his 3rd yr of NCAA basketball, with a year of SEC experience, 9 ppg after all the hype we heard on him is less than I expected.
Henry looks like a nice true fresman.
Collie, please stop trolling. We know you want Major to fail because of your obsessive hatred of Judy Rose. Good lord you are a broken record.
"Charlotte is 3-7 in games in which they have been outscored."
LOL, How about 0-3? How do you win games in which you were outscored?
3:32 and 7:55 you are idiots......that is all!
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