Today, Coach Annette Watts was officially introduced as a member of the Gamecock family, in a press conference. I truly believe she is happy to be here. She sees some great potential for the Lady Gamecock basketball program.
After listening to her speak today, I believe we will see a team next year that will play hard, play sound fundamental basketball, make free throws, and play with discipline. Coach Watts brings excitement and credibility with her. Coach Watts comes to JSU after a successful career at Davidson College. She also served as an assistant under the legendary coach, Kay Yow. I'm looking forward to seeing the improvement once our team buys into her system.
Coach Watts talked about the academic programs at JSU, the geographic proximity to GA and TN, and the talent in the state of Alabama, when she discussed recruiting. She spoke of finding players with ability, attitude, and passion for the game.
If it's true that a team can take on the personality of a coach, then I believe we can look forward to good things.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Bynum comes off the bench with big shot
Gamecock mens basketball won a squeaker tonight over SEMO despite a poor shooting night. In an exciting finish that had the crowd on their feet, Oxford native Jeremy Bynum hit a game-winning 3-pointer. Bynum didn't start tonight after being sick with a bacterial infection and flu for the past couple of weeks. Although he's feeling a little better, Coach Green wanted to cut down on Bynum's minutes to help him recover. Jeremy looks like he has lost a little weight. In fact, Bynum said his chest began burning after running down the court right after he went in for the first time.
In the second half particularly, buckets seemed hard to come by. The Gamecocks shot 6 for 25, just 24%. It was a physical game, and you have to credit the defense of SEMO. While the Gamecocks held a 5 point lead at halftime, we lost the lead early, and stayed 2 to 6 points down for the entire half, right up to a huge shot from Bynum with 6 seconds left. After calling a timeout and down by 2 points, the Gamecocks wanted to spread out the offense and try to go down low. SEMO reacted by collapsing the defense, allowing a little room for Bynum. Bynum put the shot up quickly, and knew it felt good as soon as it left his hands. Up by one, with 6 seconds left, the tight Gamecock defense forced a turnover, and after two free throws, won the game by 3 points.
The win puts the Gamecocks at 5-5 in the OVC. There's still plenty of basketball left to play, but if the season ended today, we are in the OVC tournament, as the top 8 teams will make it.
The next game is at 4:30 on Saturday. Hope to see you there!
In the second half particularly, buckets seemed hard to come by. The Gamecocks shot 6 for 25, just 24%. It was a physical game, and you have to credit the defense of SEMO. While the Gamecocks held a 5 point lead at halftime, we lost the lead early, and stayed 2 to 6 points down for the entire half, right up to a huge shot from Bynum with 6 seconds left. After calling a timeout and down by 2 points, the Gamecocks wanted to spread out the offense and try to go down low. SEMO reacted by collapsing the defense, allowing a little room for Bynum. Bynum put the shot up quickly, and knew it felt good as soon as it left his hands. Up by one, with 6 seconds left, the tight Gamecock defense forced a turnover, and after two free throws, won the game by 3 points.
The win puts the Gamecocks at 5-5 in the OVC. There's still plenty of basketball left to play, but if the season ended today, we are in the OVC tournament, as the top 8 teams will make it.
The next game is at 4:30 on Saturday. Hope to see you there!
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