Basketball Mat

I am also very encouraged by this team. I saw them play in person at the scrimmage and at Virginia. I would like to see more transition points as well as the guards driving to the lane and kicking it out to Fobbs, Bertrand, and Timberlake for a few more uncontested shots. Our press almost got their hands on a few steals which they should get better at as season goes on. I thought Skerry had these guys ready to play. I believe that venue anyone would consider a hard place to play. That arena must hold 1400 seats and they were almost full. Very good program at Virginia. Not going to write them off soon

Preseason top 25 they are ranked 5th in the country. This is a huge test for this young team right away. If we play the way we are capable of, and even better than that on defense it can be a confidence booster for a young team. Is it possible that with an upset win Towson shows up in the rankings. Someone once said you play to win the game, so while it may not be probable anything is possible. Sometimes youth works for you, especially if you don’t know your supposed to lose. I will be at the JPJ Arena to watch the first game. I want to know who else is going and do you think these young men can pull off the upset win and put themselves on the rader. I am predicting that our guys will play better than anyone expects and shock the Cavaliers with the win. And if not it will be a close game. Tell me am I crazy?

0 assists, 14 turnovers and a lot of missed shots. No win tonight. I think this team will be a tough out in the CAA this year.

Are we liking what we see. Halftime and we still in this game. We have the team to beat Virginia guys

Also wanted to give props to the staff and school for the reception. The meet and greet with the players was awesome I enjoyed it very much

I was at the scrimmage and your analysis is spot on. I thought Fobbs was great and if he can be consistent all year he should help with the lost scoring. Betrand attacks the basket and shot better than I thought he would. Timberlake shot well and I was anticipating a few dunks. Dottin is tough and aggressive in the half court but missed a few layups. I would’ve loved to see a few fast break points in transition with Betrand and Timberlake on the wings. I was pleasantly surprised with Nkaye, Tunstall and Thomas inside. They played tough. All in all I am looking for a great year from this Group. I think they will surprise a lot of people

Great post mat1992. It was very informative and I loved the player by player breakdown. I gained insight on each player. If this team can learn to play solid defense collectively as well as play together on both ends of the floor this summer, they can have a very good successful season. I am very much looking forward to it. On another note, I want to travel to the Bahamas on a mini vacation and watch our team complete. Anyone else thinking about going? Do you think Towson will offer any type of travel package or put out travel specific info in the coming months?

The official roster has been released on the web. I’am seeing a nice foundation laid by Coach Skerry for the foreseeable future with the incoming freshman. This team has a lot of talent on the roster. I personally don’t think scoring will be an issue with this team. Fobbs can score from the perimeter, along with Timberlake who can score the ball from anywhere on the floor. Betrand is a slasher who can dribble drive. Solomon, Sanders Selcuk can be solid inside as well. You have experience with Thomas and Tunstall. Running the whole show is Tobias and Dottin. Easy baskets will come in transition with solid defense and an uptempo play. They do lack that 6’10 - 6’11 player. But considering everything that took place with the transfers ( which is a problem everywhere) I give Skerry a B +. I am looking forward to the season and the team geling together, gaining valuable experience and confidence

Other than the Bahamas Showcase and the potential teams we may face there. What are the other teams we may play this year Non Conference schedule. Will there be any out of the Country trips? This team needs a lot of experience and exposure especially early on in order to pay any dividends later in the schedule!?

Looks like he can shoot the ball with both hands 5 feet and closer

Those numbers are impressive from Fobbs. He showed improvement from his freshman year considering opposing coaches were well acquainted with him by then and he didn’t sneak up on them. I am excited about the team as a whole and the potential we have.

Since Charles Henderson Jr (6’3, CG, 2018) of Trinidad State has committed to UT Martin per Juco Recruiting tweet. It was said that he was going to take an official with us this week. Are there any other scheduled. visits that we know of?

If a kid hasn’t signed with a team By now even though he has offers out there, it usually means he’s not necessarily happy with the offers he has and or he’s reaching higher. So with that being said a Program may still have a chance at landing this type of kid. Maybe it’s a specific area a kid is looking to play in for family reasons. So it isn’t over until it’s over

In terms of the Bahamas trip I have heard that Loyola Chicago will be in the field. A Final Four team from this years tournament. I’am not sure who they are losing from that team but they are certainly talented.

Great resumes for these two. Howard is a true point guard and Fobbs can put the ball in the basket. If we can add Timberlake and another big man along with the incoming freshmen we already have in place, these pieces may come together nicely. I’am willing to support them