GW Hoops / Secret Scrimmage #1

**Posted by GWRising** 10/16/2023 3:50 pm

Happened over the weekend vs Hampton. I am told GW played well after an initial slow start (first quarter) and won by a lot (think more than 30). My understanding is that the freshmen generally played well (one in particular - Trey Autry) and that James and Max were steady. Of the transfers, sounds like Garrett and Benny did some good things on both ends. Babatunde rebounded and rim protected. I think Darren and Antoine may have sat it out with injuries (don't believe they are serious). Didn't hear too much about anyone else.

**Posted by BGF** 10/16/2023 4:13 pm

Thanks for sharing! This is the kind of news that I’ve been aching to here since the season ended last year.

Can’t wait for the season to start!

**Posted by Mike K** 10/16/2023 4:31 pm

Thanks for the info, keep it comin'.

**Posted by Free Quebec** 10/16/2023 4:35 pm

Best post since last season!

Autry apparently really played well in Kenner League. Possible that he’s going way overlooked heading into the season.

**Posted by Florida Colonial** 10/16/2023 5:11 pm

Thanks for the info. Love to actually see basketball talk

**Posted by Long Suffering Fan** 10/16/2023 5:33 pm

Likewise from me, Rising. Appreciate the info.

**Posted by Florida Colonial** 10/21/2023 4:31 pm

When is scrimmage #2

**Posted by Free Quebec** 10/21/2023 7:33 pm

Per Trilly Donovan, VCU beat USC 79-77 on a Max Shulga buzzer beater in their not so secret scrimmage. Posting since we play both teams.

**Posted by Long Suffering Fan** 10/21/2023 8:39 pm

There was an open practice today but only for former players. Anyone know how that went?

**Posted by gwstudent2024** 10/22/2023 5:08 pm

Florida Colonial wrote:
When is scrimmage #2

Next weekend. Not sure which day next weekend

**Posted by AT Hiker** 10/23/2023 10:08 am

Next secret scrimmage is at Drexel, I believe . There was an open practice for GW donors this weekend; my summary comment is we have a lot of talented players. Adrian Autry stood out; JB and Max put on a scoring show. Garret Johnson played well until he had a minor injury. Both Benny Shroeder and Darin Buchanan sat out due but should be ready this weekend. Anyone who picks this team to be 11th or 13th in the A-10 is out of their minds.

**Posted by Free Quebec** 10/23/2023 3:57 pm

AT Hiker wrote:
Next secret scrimmage is at Drexel, I believe . There was an open practice for GW donors this weekend; my summary comment is we have a lot of talented players. Adrian Autry stood out; JB and Max put on a scoring show. Garret Johnson played well until he had a minor injury. Both Benny Shroeder and Darin Buchanan sat out due but should be ready this weekend. Anyone who picks this team to be 11th or 13th in the A-10 is out of their minds.

Any prediction on the starting 5?

**Posted by GWRising** 10/23/2023 4:36 pm

Free Quebec wrote:
AT Hiker wrote:
Next secret scrimmage is at Drexel, I believe . There was an open practice for GW donors this weekend; my summary comment is we have a lot of talented players. Adrian Autry stood out; JB and Max put on a scoring show. Garret Johnson played well until he had a minor injury. Both Benny Shroeder and Darin Buchanan sat out due but should be ready this weekend. Anyone who picks this team to be 11th or 13th in the A-10 is out of their minds.
Any prediction on the starting 5?

I'll make mine ...

JB
Max
Trey
Garrett
Babatunde

first four subs

Buchanan
Hutchinson
Schroeder
Smith

That's the rotation I think we will see. CC will only play 8-9 regularly.

Think Harvey, Jones and Zam get spot minutes right now.

**Posted by Gwmayhem** 10/23/2023 4:43 pm

My prediction is:

JB
Max
Stretch
Benny (pending health)
Garrett

I would have thought Jacoi over Garrett a few months back but now believe that CC wants more shooting Not to mention Jon Rothstein, I believe, who predicted Garrett as a starter.

Have to believe that Trey, Jacoi, Antoine, and Darren (pending health) are all firmly in the rotation. I am guessing that Christian will be a more situational sub on defense. Zam may or may not be ready but may be needed to spell Stretch if the team is too vulnerable playing a smaller lineup. Am hoping to see Luke Cronin get some minutes. His size and skill set works well for this team but as a preferred walk-on, there are only so many minutes to divide.

**Posted by Gwmayhem** 10/23/2023 4:46 pm

Hadn't seen yours before posting mine Rising. Our only difference is trey vs. Benny in the starting lineup. We seem to be in agreement on the 9 man rotation as a whole.

**Posted by GWRising** 10/23/2023 5:13 pm

Gwmayhem wrote:
Hadn't seen yours before posting mine Rising. Our only difference is trey vs. Benny in the starting lineup. We seem to be in agreement on the 9 man rotation as a whole.

May depend on who we are playing. I can see CC changing lineups early as a lot of guys are close and he tries to figure out who is playing well and playing well together.

I am not sure anything is a lock at the moment other than JB and Max.

**Posted by gwfan25** 10/23/2023 7:50 pm

GWRising wrote:
Gwmayhem wrote:
Hadn't seen yours before posting mine Rising. Our only difference is trey vs. Benny in the starting lineup. We seem to be in agreement on the 9 man rotation as a whole.
May depend on who we are playing. I can see CC changing lineups early as a lot of guys are close and he tries to figure out who is playing well and playing well together.

I am not sure anything is a lock at the moment other than JB and Max.

I'd say Stretch is a lock with them to start at least

**Posted by Buff&BlueBandit** 10/23/2023 10:39 pm

I know Kenner means nothing, but has Harvey shown anything in the scrimmage or practice? I could see him getting minutes if we need size. Remember last year with Dean hurt we actually got some minutes from Harvey before he went down.

**Posted by Long Suffering Fan** 10/24/2023 12:16 pm

Starting 5 to start season: I see coach going with more of a veteran starting 5 as the others are eased into the rotation.
Bishop
Edwards
Akingbola
Schroder
Smith.
Off the bench (assuming a 9 man rotation)
Autry
Harvey
Buchanan
Johnson (depending on health), otherwise Weluche-Ume

Last edited by Long Suffering Fan (10/24/2023 12:19 pm)

**Posted by LA Colonial** 10/24/2023 7:28 pm

LSF, do you really think Hutchinson is not going to be in the rotation? I find that hard to believe.