UGA Men’s Basketball
Gadogs.com: MBB Notes: Dogs Host State Looking To Extend Home Streak
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/1...dogs-host-state-looking-to-extend-home-streak
Game Notes:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.si...uments/2023/1/10/16_miss_state_game_notes.pdf
Frierson Gadogs.com: Quick Chat: Jaden Newell
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-quick-chat-jaden-newell
Next Opponent Mississippi State
MSU: STARKVILLE - Head coach Chris Jans had the opportunity to meet with the media on Monday leading into this week's road games at Georgia and at No. 21 Auburn
Head Coach Chris Jans
Q: What are your thoughts on Georgia and specifically their backcourt?
CJ: "They're off to a great start. Coach White and his staff have done a tremendous job playing above national expectations. I'm sure they're not above their own expectations. They're just so solid in every way. If you look at them through a coaches' lens, in terms of efficiency across the board, there's just not a lot of areas where they don't play well. They're very similar efficiency wise offensive and defensive. They're another good offensive rebounding team. Coaches talk about this a lot – they know who they are, they know where the ball needs to go and whose hands the ball needs to be in most of the time. Like you mentioned up front, Terry [Roberts] and [Kario] Oquendo are both very good players having excellent years. They can score the ball in a variety of ways."
Q: Was Saturday's win something that can be spring boarded into a run?
CJ: "You would think so. We've got a big week with two games in a row on the road against two very good programs. You never know, but I'd think it would galvanize them [our players] and give them confidence that we can beat good teams in this league. Now, we've got to prove it away from home, which is obviously much harder to do."
"I think the way we played on Saturday is something we're going to obviously continue to talk about, but we played for the most part the way we feel this particular team has to play. [We were] getting second and third opportunities on the glass, playing inside and out, being stingy on defense, taking care of the basketball and making sure we get a shot attempt so we can actually rebound the ball, because you can't rebound turnovers. We've got to be particular with our shot selection; coaches will tell you that bad shot attempts are sometimes like turnovers and are hard to defend. We just don't have a lot of margin for error if you will, and it's something we have been talking about for months with our guys. So, I imagine they'll have some bounce in their step today, that they'll be reinvigorated and they'll be playing with a lot of confidence going into this road week."
Q: Was there any rhyme or reason to the 16-3 run against Ole Miss, or was it simply a matter of making shots?
CJ: "We didn't structurally do anything different during that run. It wasn't like all of a sudden we came up with a certain scheme or style of play and then went away from it. It's just that guys made shots. Our defense was still the impetus for that run, because we were getting our hands on the ball, and we were forcing turnovers which got out in transition. Let's be real, the crowd was a big difference maker. You could feel the energy, and the guys could feel it. They had a little extra bounce in their step, and the vibe was off the charts. It was a big reason why we were able to overcome the deficit that we had managed to find ourselves in."
Q: Do you thinks Dashawn Davis is getting into better condition with some of the big plays he's been making?
CJ: "I think so. I can't speak for him, but it would be a big bonus for us if he could play at maximum output all the time. I've felt all along since he arrived, and since I've gotten to work with him that he would be one of our best players. In the fall, he was relentless on the ball. He was pushing the ball and making athletic plays for himself and others. He got that injury early, and he has had a couple of nice games. It's hard to go weeks without practicing and then play your best on gameday. People do it across the country each and every year, but it's a tough task. You're bound to get out of shape."
"We had the break. He came back, and I believe he's pretty much 100 percent with his ankle. It definitely was a lingering injury, but he's starting to run harder in practice. We left him out there against Tennessee to get him in better game shape. We're doing what we can to get him to play at the level he needs to play for us."
Q: Was Will McNair's play on Saturday reminiscent of his time playing for you at New Mexico State?
CJ: "I mean Will was never a leading scorer, leading rebounder, or even a leading minute guy for us. He started a bunch of games for us his last year, but he wasn't a pivotal guy in terms of scoring the basketball or really leading in any category for that matter. However, we thought he improved so much from year to year, and he actually played his best against bigger guys in the league we were in. We didn't see that type of body each and every night, but he'd always play well. That happens to a lot of guys built like him."
"That [the Ole Miss game] was one of the better games I remember him having in terms of production. Certainly, he's had good games when the fans or the media may not think he did because it doesn't show up in the stat sheet. But from a coaching perspective, he's had plenty of games where he was very productive with his coverage and with his execution even if he wasn't the passer or scorer. Saturday, the number's spoke for themselves. He was in a big spot with Tolu [Smith] plagued with the foul issues that he was. He was the next man up and handled it very well. He's such a good communicator for us. He communicates so well every single day [in practice]. That's one thing he can hang his hat on, and our players know that he knows what's going on. Even though he doesn't get it perfect all the time, he knows what he should be doing. He really helps us on a daily basis with things like that."
https://hailstate.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-watch-coach-jans-media-session.aspx
Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State basketball vs. Georgia: Scouting report, score prediction
“Slowing down the guards
Mississippi State's guards will tested defensively. Georgia owns a strong duo in Terry Roberts and Kario Oquendo, who lead the team in scoring.
It'll take a collective effort for MSU to slow them down. Starters Dashawn Davis, Eric Reed Jr. and D.J. Jeffries will likely have the early task of defending them. However, MSU's defense, which is a top-13 unit in the nation according to KenPom, has plenty other options.
Guard Shakeel Moore has proven to be a quality defender off the bench. Forward Cameron Matthews has shown an ability to defend guards.
Depth behind Tolu Smith
There's little debate about forward Tolu Smith being MSU's best player. He leads the team in points (14.2), rebounds (7.8) and field goal percentage (59.5%).
However, due to Smith battling foul trouble in Saturday's win against Ole Miss, Will McNair Jr. showed he could be a trustworthy backup. McNair scored a season-best 13 points in the win and ignited a key run late in the game to secure a much-needed win.
According to KenPom, he was the game's most valuable player.
Score prediction
Mississippi State 62, Georgia 60: Road wins have been difficult to come by for everyone in the SEC besides Tennessee. However, Mississippi State is a team designed to take crowds out of games. MSU's defense should be able to slow down a Georgia squad which ranks 269th in turnover percentage.”
https://www.clarionledger.com/story...prediction-chris-jans-mike-white/69786394007/
Recruiting
SEC Basketball
Alabama
Tuscaloosa News: Alabama basketball vs. Arkansas: Score prediction, scouting report
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/stor...backs-scouting-report-prediction/69786565007/
Kentucky
Lexington Herald Leader: Kentucky basketball is on the bubble. But Cats still projected as NCAA Tournament team
https://amp.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article270990442.html
Louisville Courier Journal: Why John Calipari-to-Texas makes sense. And why it doesn't for the UK basketball coach.
https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...alipari-actually-leave-for-texas/69793490007/
College Basketball
Rothstein: The Breakfast Buffet: Tennessee, North Carolina aims for a big win, Steve Alford steps back into the spotlight
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index...n-steve-alford-steps-back-into-the-spotlight/
NCAA.com: The college basketball storylines you might have missed while watching college football
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketbal...-might-have-missed-while-watching-college?amp
Clemson
“Also, ClemsonMBB has NEVER been 6-0 in ACC play since the conference was founded in 1953.
That will change tomorrow night if the Tigers can avoid an historic letdown against 2-14 (0-5) Louisville.”
North Carolina
Raleigh News Observer: Can UNC basketball’s Armando Bacot ‘pass the test’ in ACC road game against Virginia?
https://amp.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article270948952.html
Syracuse
Syracuse.com: Syracuse basketball has struggled to start games: ‘I don’t like it’
https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/20...tart-games-i-dont-like-it.html?outputType=amp
NBA
The Ringer: The Ringer NBA Top 100 rankings have been updated. Some of the many notable risers & fallers:
📈
Kyrie Irving
James Harden
Donovan Mitchell
📉
Trae Young
Fred VanVleet
Deandre Ayton
https://nbarankings.theringer.com/
History
Hoops Birthdays 1-10
Santi Aldama PF Loyola Md MEM 2021-present 1-10-2001 22 YOA
George Carter SF St. Bonaventure DET, WAS, VA, PIT, CAR, NYA, MEM, UT 1967-1976 born 1-10-1944 died 11-18-2020
Isaiah Jackson PF Kentucky IND 2021-present 1-10-2002 21 YOA
Glenn Robinson SF Purdue MIL, ATL, PHI, SA 1994-2005 1-10-1973 50 YOA
Tremont Waters PG LSU BOS, TOR, WAS
1-10-1998 25 YOA
Gadogs.com: MBB Notes: Dogs Host State Looking To Extend Home Streak
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/1...dogs-host-state-looking-to-extend-home-streak
Game Notes:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.si...uments/2023/1/10/16_miss_state_game_notes.pdf
Frierson Gadogs.com: Quick Chat: Jaden Newell
https://georgiadogs.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-quick-chat-jaden-newell
Next Opponent Mississippi State
MSU: STARKVILLE - Head coach Chris Jans had the opportunity to meet with the media on Monday leading into this week's road games at Georgia and at No. 21 Auburn
Head Coach Chris Jans
Q: What are your thoughts on Georgia and specifically their backcourt?
CJ: "They're off to a great start. Coach White and his staff have done a tremendous job playing above national expectations. I'm sure they're not above their own expectations. They're just so solid in every way. If you look at them through a coaches' lens, in terms of efficiency across the board, there's just not a lot of areas where they don't play well. They're very similar efficiency wise offensive and defensive. They're another good offensive rebounding team. Coaches talk about this a lot – they know who they are, they know where the ball needs to go and whose hands the ball needs to be in most of the time. Like you mentioned up front, Terry [Roberts] and [Kario] Oquendo are both very good players having excellent years. They can score the ball in a variety of ways."
Q: Was Saturday's win something that can be spring boarded into a run?
CJ: "You would think so. We've got a big week with two games in a row on the road against two very good programs. You never know, but I'd think it would galvanize them [our players] and give them confidence that we can beat good teams in this league. Now, we've got to prove it away from home, which is obviously much harder to do."
"I think the way we played on Saturday is something we're going to obviously continue to talk about, but we played for the most part the way we feel this particular team has to play. [We were] getting second and third opportunities on the glass, playing inside and out, being stingy on defense, taking care of the basketball and making sure we get a shot attempt so we can actually rebound the ball, because you can't rebound turnovers. We've got to be particular with our shot selection; coaches will tell you that bad shot attempts are sometimes like turnovers and are hard to defend. We just don't have a lot of margin for error if you will, and it's something we have been talking about for months with our guys. So, I imagine they'll have some bounce in their step today, that they'll be reinvigorated and they'll be playing with a lot of confidence going into this road week."
Q: Was there any rhyme or reason to the 16-3 run against Ole Miss, or was it simply a matter of making shots?
CJ: "We didn't structurally do anything different during that run. It wasn't like all of a sudden we came up with a certain scheme or style of play and then went away from it. It's just that guys made shots. Our defense was still the impetus for that run, because we were getting our hands on the ball, and we were forcing turnovers which got out in transition. Let's be real, the crowd was a big difference maker. You could feel the energy, and the guys could feel it. They had a little extra bounce in their step, and the vibe was off the charts. It was a big reason why we were able to overcome the deficit that we had managed to find ourselves in."
Q: Do you thinks Dashawn Davis is getting into better condition with some of the big plays he's been making?
CJ: "I think so. I can't speak for him, but it would be a big bonus for us if he could play at maximum output all the time. I've felt all along since he arrived, and since I've gotten to work with him that he would be one of our best players. In the fall, he was relentless on the ball. He was pushing the ball and making athletic plays for himself and others. He got that injury early, and he has had a couple of nice games. It's hard to go weeks without practicing and then play your best on gameday. People do it across the country each and every year, but it's a tough task. You're bound to get out of shape."
"We had the break. He came back, and I believe he's pretty much 100 percent with his ankle. It definitely was a lingering injury, but he's starting to run harder in practice. We left him out there against Tennessee to get him in better game shape. We're doing what we can to get him to play at the level he needs to play for us."
Q: Was Will McNair's play on Saturday reminiscent of his time playing for you at New Mexico State?
CJ: "I mean Will was never a leading scorer, leading rebounder, or even a leading minute guy for us. He started a bunch of games for us his last year, but he wasn't a pivotal guy in terms of scoring the basketball or really leading in any category for that matter. However, we thought he improved so much from year to year, and he actually played his best against bigger guys in the league we were in. We didn't see that type of body each and every night, but he'd always play well. That happens to a lot of guys built like him."
"That [the Ole Miss game] was one of the better games I remember him having in terms of production. Certainly, he's had good games when the fans or the media may not think he did because it doesn't show up in the stat sheet. But from a coaching perspective, he's had plenty of games where he was very productive with his coverage and with his execution even if he wasn't the passer or scorer. Saturday, the number's spoke for themselves. He was in a big spot with Tolu [Smith] plagued with the foul issues that he was. He was the next man up and handled it very well. He's such a good communicator for us. He communicates so well every single day [in practice]. That's one thing he can hang his hat on, and our players know that he knows what's going on. Even though he doesn't get it perfect all the time, he knows what he should be doing. He really helps us on a daily basis with things like that."
https://hailstate.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-watch-coach-jans-media-session.aspx
Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State basketball vs. Georgia: Scouting report, score prediction
“Slowing down the guards
Mississippi State's guards will tested defensively. Georgia owns a strong duo in Terry Roberts and Kario Oquendo, who lead the team in scoring.
It'll take a collective effort for MSU to slow them down. Starters Dashawn Davis, Eric Reed Jr. and D.J. Jeffries will likely have the early task of defending them. However, MSU's defense, which is a top-13 unit in the nation according to KenPom, has plenty other options.
Guard Shakeel Moore has proven to be a quality defender off the bench. Forward Cameron Matthews has shown an ability to defend guards.
Depth behind Tolu Smith
There's little debate about forward Tolu Smith being MSU's best player. He leads the team in points (14.2), rebounds (7.8) and field goal percentage (59.5%).
However, due to Smith battling foul trouble in Saturday's win against Ole Miss, Will McNair Jr. showed he could be a trustworthy backup. McNair scored a season-best 13 points in the win and ignited a key run late in the game to secure a much-needed win.
According to KenPom, he was the game's most valuable player.
Score prediction
Mississippi State 62, Georgia 60: Road wins have been difficult to come by for everyone in the SEC besides Tennessee. However, Mississippi State is a team designed to take crowds out of games. MSU's defense should be able to slow down a Georgia squad which ranks 269th in turnover percentage.”
https://www.clarionledger.com/story...prediction-chris-jans-mike-white/69786394007/
Recruiting
SEC Basketball
Alabama
Tuscaloosa News: Alabama basketball vs. Arkansas: Score prediction, scouting report
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/stor...backs-scouting-report-prediction/69786565007/
Kentucky
Lexington Herald Leader: Kentucky basketball is on the bubble. But Cats still projected as NCAA Tournament team
https://amp.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article270990442.html
Louisville Courier Journal: Why John Calipari-to-Texas makes sense. And why it doesn't for the UK basketball coach.
https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...alipari-actually-leave-for-texas/69793490007/
College Basketball
Rothstein: The Breakfast Buffet: Tennessee, North Carolina aims for a big win, Steve Alford steps back into the spotlight
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index...n-steve-alford-steps-back-into-the-spotlight/
NCAA.com: The college basketball storylines you might have missed while watching college football
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketbal...-might-have-missed-while-watching-college?amp
Clemson
“Also, ClemsonMBB has NEVER been 6-0 in ACC play since the conference was founded in 1953.
That will change tomorrow night if the Tigers can avoid an historic letdown against 2-14 (0-5) Louisville.”
North Carolina
Raleigh News Observer: Can UNC basketball’s Armando Bacot ‘pass the test’ in ACC road game against Virginia?
https://amp.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article270948952.html
Syracuse
Syracuse.com: Syracuse basketball has struggled to start games: ‘I don’t like it’
https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/20...tart-games-i-dont-like-it.html?outputType=amp
NBA
The Ringer: The Ringer NBA Top 100 rankings have been updated. Some of the many notable risers & fallers:
📈
Kyrie Irving
James Harden
Donovan Mitchell
📉
Trae Young
Fred VanVleet
Deandre Ayton
https://nbarankings.theringer.com/
History
Hoops Birthdays 1-10
Santi Aldama PF Loyola Md MEM 2021-present 1-10-2001 22 YOA
George Carter SF St. Bonaventure DET, WAS, VA, PIT, CAR, NYA, MEM, UT 1967-1976 born 1-10-1944 died 11-18-2020
Isaiah Jackson PF Kentucky IND 2021-present 1-10-2002 21 YOA
Glenn Robinson SF Purdue MIL, ATL, PHI, SA 1994-2005 1-10-1973 50 YOA
Tremont Waters PG LSU BOS, TOR, WAS
1-10-1998 25 YOA
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