Zips vs Gamecocks Charleston Classic

[Dr Z]

Sunday at 6:30 on ESPNU

Here is the ESPN preview.

[Blue & Gold]

Did this South Carolina team lose many seniors off of the team that drilled us twice last year?

[Dr Z]

Did this South Carolina team lose many seniors off of the team that drilled us twice last year?

The point guard, Tyrone Johnson is the team's only senior, and he suffered fractured foot in January that required surgery.

[Blue & Gold]

The point guard is the team's only senior, and he suffered fractured foot early last year.

Thanks! Then this game will be a good litmus test for our young, Tree-less team.

[LZIp]

Never really followed them after our games last season, but I see they finished 2nd to last in the extremely weak SEC last season. So far, they are 2-2 this season with losses to Charlotte and Baylor, and wins over Cornell and North Florida.

[Staton14]

I'm glad we got to play three "power conference" teams in this tournament.

[skip-zip]

I'm glad we got to play three "power conference" teams in this tournament.

Yep, that's the best we could have hoped for. Unfortunately, they weren't all as vulnerable as USC.

[ZachTheZip]

Did this South Carolina team lose many seniors off of the team that drilled us twice last year?

Brenton Williams, who killed us last season, is gone. One or two bench players are gone, as well. But they return most of their team.

[Staton14]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

Zips are early 3 point underdogs. I think they'll win a close one though.

[ZachTheZip]

I'm glad we got to play three "power conference" teams in this tournament.

Don't forget we also play @ Penn State on Tuesday. They're definitely beatable. Four power conference teams in a row before we gorge on cupcakes.

[Dave in Green]

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.

[Dave in Green]

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.

[LZIp]

6 point dogs according to ZTV sports

[LZIp]

these announcers are annoying. "Why would Robotham go to Akron over UNLV." "That first game after Treadwell, they had an emotion that put them over the top against USC." USC is not good and Akron is a good program. Do some research.

[Dave in Green]

Zips fans are loud. SC fans laid back and not as numerous as I expected

At the first timeout, SC coach yelled at his players, "You guys taking the night off?" They're athletic, energetic and non-stop, but nowhere near as skilled as Miami. 30-25 Zips at the half.

[akronzips71]

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.

[LZIp]

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.

[zippy5]

Teams playing some good ball right now. Tough defense and Pat's finally playing like he knows he's bigger than everyone. Jake not getting too many minutes, wonder if he's 100%

[K92]

I can't believe how much better Pat is playing.

[K92]

You could time Big Dog's 40 yard dash with a sundial.

[GP1]

You could time Big Dog's 40 yard dash with a sundial.

Player development. His physical conditioning is poor and impacts is mobility. No excuse for it.

[GP1]

Carolina looks like the kind of team that is scared of their coach. Martin is so unbalanced his hands shake all the time.

[LZIp]

Player development. His physical conditioning is poor and impacts is mobility. No excuse for it.

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

[zipsrule]

Nice win for the Zips. On to Penn State.

[GP1]

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.