BBL Games Saturday 6th January

[isthaturinal]

Surrey Scorchers Vs Sheffield Sharks
www.fibalivestats.com/webcast/BBL/2302106/

Feel free to discuss.

[naenia]

Not sure what to expect from the Sharks as I haven’t seen them at all this year.

As always, if our 3s go in we’ve got a chance. If they don’t, we don’t.

[keithkr]

Depends which Sheffield turn up, I think Surrey could take this one.

[naenia]

Looked like a horror injury for Hunt on the first play of the game.

[naenia]

Is points differential important in the Trophy group standings?

I can't find it anywhere but Ramsey was still playing pretty hard right to the final whistle, even with Sharks down 20 - and no one on Scorchers seemed bothered by it.

I guess it would make sense as a tie breaker in what is a very short group stage?

[blueskies99]

Jan 6, 2024 21:34:05 GMT naenia said:

Is points differential important in the Trophy group standings?

I can't find it anywhere but Ramsey was still playing pretty hard right to the final whistle, even with Sharks down 20 - and no one on Scorchers seemed bothered by it.

I guess it would make sense as a tie breaker in what is a very short group stage?

I guess if two teams are level on points at the end of the group stage, their H2H result will dictate who finishes higher.

[naenia]

Good point. That would make more sense - especially as they're not showing points for/against on the official site.

[reallyoldfeenixfan2]

Once again Sharks failed to score more fhan 20 points in a quarter. Suspect Dan Rouledge would know how often this occurs.
I was catching up on the game tonight and most of the last quarter vanished, I presume it was a case of they ran out of the time they had paid for on the broadcasting system due to the long injury delay.

[voise]

To be honest, more worried about the defense giving up 23 pts a quarter and so much in the paint - Mohamed posted 13 points above his average against us...
Sharks have been hit by injuries - like every other team - but it appears to have really affected their coherence and consistency. The prospect of RJ being out for a long spell is the biggest loss IMO.
Just a shout out to Okosieme who has looked so exciting in last couple of games - plays defence, grabs boards, super athletic and efficient on offense.
If I were part of the Sharks organization I'd be going all out to recruit Okosieme and looking to build around him and RJ for next season.

[naenia]

That is a worry for me as a Scorchers fan - Okosieme leaving. I'm sure other teams can offer more attractive packages next year but you never want to see someone young and exciting leave for greener pastures.

4 rebounds and 4 blocks in 10 minutes yesterday!

[spacejammer]

Jan 7, 2024 12:37:19 GMT naenia said:

That is a worry for me as a Scorchers fan - Okosieme leaving. I'm sure other teams can offer more attractive packages next year but you never want to see someone young and exciting leave for greener pastures.

4 rebounds and 4 blocks in 10 minutes yesterday!

Really? I would disagree but I understand your point.
To me as much as I love the Eagles and the BBL I do also like seeing player go on to greater leagues and teams as well.

Like if Tosan was not to make it in the NBA G League right now whilst I would love to see him back at the Eagles.
At the same time for him I would rather see him playing in the top leagues and respectable leagues outside the NBA such as Spain etc... and maybe one day making it back to the NBA instead.

I mean Surrey afew seasons ago did produced a phenomenal player in Cam Hildrith who went off to play college ball in the states.
I'm sure when he finished college you would want to see him go down a similar path if not better.

[naenia]

Ahh, I should have clarified I meant BBL teams. I'd for sure follow his progress with enjoyment if he got a good offer overseas, but it would be a bit of a shame to see him go off to play for Newcastle, Leicester etc. - or even London (even if it would be understandable).