Second Half Effort Nets Michigan a 60-52 Win Over Iowa

by Maize n Brew Dave on Feb 15, 2008 10:32 AM CST in Michigan Basketball

Wow. After the first half from hell, I didn't see this one coming. A 23-6 run? Sims playing a complete game? Harris stepping it up in the second half after getting shut out in the first? Anthony Wright becoming a legitimate scoring threat? Wow. A road win over a team that beat MSU and OSU? A balanced inside-out offense that legitimately tried to pound the ball inside during the second half? I'm in shock.

Just a couple of quick thoughts:

Zach Gibson is a pretty good defender, but lacks strength. Iowa pushed him around inside. Also He should not, under any circumstances, shoot three pointers.
Kelvin Grady needs to shoot more, but I'll take 9 assists any day.
David Merritt tries very hard and is competent on the offensive side of the court, but has no concept of playing team defense.
Udoh needs to work that baby hook more often. With his arms, no one will be able to block it.
Manny Harris could be a taller version of Daniel Horton, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Anthony Wright should be starting.

More on this soon, but for now revel in a two game winning streak.

9 assists, ZERO turnovers. Wow.

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Things are lookin up

Great game last night from those kids. It's great to see them turn it around in the 2nd half the way they did. The way this season has gone, it wouldn't be surprising to see them packing it in, but NSFMF.

Udoh really pisses me off half the time. He's too skinny. Eat something! He's playing like Courtney Sims, which is to say, he's weak. Doesn't go to the hoop strong. Doesn't get tough rebounds. His shot blocking is great, though.

Grady is going to be a really really good point guard I think. He so quick and he drives to the hoop with ease, creating opportunities for teammates. If he's not starting, he should. Same with Wright. Wright is not intimidated out there.

by chath on Feb 15, 2008 11:10 AM CST 0 recs

re: getting pushed around

particularly Udoh and Gibson, perhaps they need to get Barwised!

Great 2nd half. Not having followed the bball team much, I was like, "Who's David Merritt???" Seriously, who is he? Actually, just looked him up on MGoBlue. Nice game by the walkon, although that makes me think depth is somewhat of an issue. Again, not have followed the team this year...

by georgiablue on Feb 15, 2008 11:31 AM CST up 0 recs