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Zips vs Gamecocks Charleston Classic


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Two USC teams in one tournament! Last year the Gamecocks feasted on the Zips' weak PG play. Noah corrects that. Their coach is smart and will focus on stopping Pat inside. Pat needs to take a shot or two early then focus on kicking out. Zips guards and wings have to hit their shots. When Pat and Big Dog play together, have Pat at the high post where he's now shown a good mid-range jumper. Mix up the looks to keep USC off balance. Good ball movement a must. Definitely winnable.

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Warning for those planning to watch this game: I heard someone who knows a lot more about basketball than I ever will say this is going to be an ugly game. SC doesn't have a polished offensive game and mainly relies on its defense to win games. They do a lot of subbing and have 8 players who average 18-27 minutes and 6-14 points per game. They put a lot of pressure on the ball and are very physical. There will almost certainly be more fouls and turnovers in this game than we'd like to see. It's going to be a grind-it-out game that can be painful to watch but will be OK if the Zips can grind out a win.

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Gladden is NOT ready. If we lose it is on him, turnovers and horrible shots.

Robo and Tino and Kwan playing well, Pat has turned into a player, Reggie is ice cold needs to sit.

Agreed Gladden looks like he doesn't belong on the floor, but lol at it "being on him" if we lose. Especially considering we are up at the half. Don't see him getting much more minutes in this one. Reggie and Jake need to step it up.

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His conditioning is poor because he has been injured all preseason. Obviously going to take him some time to get back in basketball shape.

He's more than just a little out of shape. One can keep weight off while hurt by shoveling in less food.
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