12 Jordan Hallman 6' SR G: Star running back for football team and probably best athelete on the team. Ran for 1100 yards on the football field with 13 TD's and has averaged 10 ppg in the postseason. Decent outside shooter who can make the 3 if left open. Good defensive player probably will guard Macho as he is the fastest player on squad.
22 Kyle McNeal 6'2 JR F: Another player from league champion football squad. Has averaged 10 ppg in the postseason, but that is deceiving in that he had 19 in their pigtail game but hasnt been in double figures the last two games. McNeal isnt a great offensive player but makes the most out of his talent by being a great hustle player and will eat up the garbage from offensive rebounds.
25 Quinn Cozzens 6'2 JR G: One of the better offensive players on the team as he has averaged 14 ppg in the postseason and averaged 13 ppg in league play this year. Best scoring threat from the perimeter.
23 Chad Styer 6"2 JR F: Has also averaged 14 ppg in the postseason. Had a huge game Saturday with 21 points. Another player who can knock down the open shot and is someone who we cant give open looks to.
50 Nate Koach 6'4 SR F: Plays the center spot as he is the biggest player on the team. Averaging 11 ppg in the playoffs. Played wide receiver on the football team and is not slight of body but by no means strong. I really think this is a player who we can bring Cook into the game to wear down as the game goes on, because you have got to expect Koach to play almost all of the game. Getting him in foul trouble could be huge.
21 Nate McCurdy 5'10 JR G: Has averaged 3 ppg in two playoff games. First guy off the bench for the Bears. Not a great offensive threat but will be aggressive when he gets the ball and take it to the hole.
31 Bradley Garber 6'1 SO F: Son of former Phillies pitcher Gene Garber. Played in first round game and came off the bench for 7 points. Will see action if anyone in the front court gets into foul trouble. Probably most physical player on the team and could see action also if Cook gets more minutes.
Etown has some good ballhandlers but will be put to the test against our pressure defense. If they dont make shots they have no chance to win. I really think that Etown could come into the game as just happy to be their. I think it will take them some time to get used to playing in a big arena which is something they havent done.
Keys to the game
1. Macho must push the ball up the court and really be aggressive. Their is no one on the Etown roster who can match up with him speed wise. I really think he could have a huge game Tuesday night.
2. Run, run, and run some more: After studying some tape Etown will run when they get the chance but also is comfortable playing half court ball. But you have got to expect them to really try to make it a half court affair.
3. Get Jermaine going early: If we can get Jermaine some looks early in the game I really can see him going for 20 points and 10 boards. Etown simply has no answer for him at either end.
Prediction:
Reading 75
Etown 49
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