NCAA Tournament — Thursday, March 20, 6:55 p.m. ET
Saint Joseph’s Hawks
Record
OVERALL: 24-9
CONFERENCE: 11-5
HOME: 11-4
ROAD: 8-4
NEUTRAL: 5-1
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- STATISTICS
- THE OPPONENT
- KEYS TO WIN
- LINEUP
- LANGSTON GALLOWAY
- RONALD ROBERTS JR
- DEANDRE BEMBRY
- HALIL KANACEVIC
- CHRIS WILSON
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UConn | St. Joe's | UConn (conference) | St. Joe's (conference) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Poss Length | 18 seconds | 18.7 seconds | 18 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
| Points Per Possession | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
| Points Allowed Per Possession | .95 (25th) | 1.02 (109th) | .96 | 1.02 |
| Scoring | 72 PPG | 71.5 PPG | 70.7 PPG | 70 PPG |
| Scoring Allowed | 63 PPG | 67 PPG | 63.4 PPG | 67 PPG |
| Rebounding | 35.4 RPG | 35.8 RPG | 35.5 RPG | 33.6 RPG |
| Assists | 12.6 APG | 14 APG | 12.2 APG | 14.3 APG |
| FG% | 45% | 47% | 43% | 48% |
| Opponent FG% | 39% | 42% | 40% | 42% |
| Effective FG% | 51% | 54% | 49% | 55% |
| Opponent Effective FG% | 44% | 47.6% | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| 3P% | 39% (18.4 attempts) | 38% (19.4 attempts) | 35% (19.2 attempts) | 37% (19.4 attempts) |
| FT% | 76% (21.6 attempts) | 64% (23 attempts) | 77% (22 attempts) | 64% (22.4 attempts) |
| Point Distribution | 48% 2-Pointers 30% 3-Pointers 22% Free Throws | 48.5% 2-Pointers 31% 3-Pointers 20.5% Free Throws | ||
| Shot Attempt Distribution | 55.5% Jump Shots 31.5% Around Basket 6.5% Post-Ups 6.5% Runner | 51.3% Jump Shots 32% Around Basket 12.2% Post-Ups 4.5% Runner | ||
| Offense | 83% Half Court 17% Transition | 85.6% Half-Court 14.4% Transition | ||
| Defense | 98% Man 2% Zone | 94.5% Man 5.5% Zone |
THE OPPONENT
Saint Joseph’s enters the NCAA Tournament on a three-game winning streak, including beating VCU yesterday to win the A-10 Championship. The Hawks are a veteran-laden group, starting four upperclassmen and one freshman. All five starters played at least 37 minutes vs. VCU, and the starters scored all 65 points. They have a lack of depth, but their starters are conditioned to play all 40 minutes.
In the half court, St. Joe’s likes to control tempo for offensive efficiency. They set an abundance of ball screens to free shooters, and patiently move the ball on the perimeter to create gaps in the defense. They protect the basketball, and play very complimentary basketball.
Langston Galloway is the Hawks best player. A 6-3 lead guard, Galloway is a prolific 3-point shooter. He averages 17.5 points on 44% shooting, including three 3′s. Galloway is automatic on the catch-and-shoot, and is lethal shooting around screens. He consistently converts difficult shots from the perimeter, with toughness and moxie. He shows up in big games, and can makes difficult shots for 40 minutes. Galloway will make 3′s early or late during possessions—it doesn’t matter. You must be there on the catch, and play him tight in the half court. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
Alongside Galloway is Chris Wilson. Wilson is good 3-point shooter, but he struggles to finish inside the arc. Wilson is a beneficiary of Galloway’s scoring ability—defenders lose focus, and Wilson knocks down open shots.
At small forward is DeAndre Bembry, an excellent freshman who earned A-10 Rookie of the Year honors. Bembry is their best defender and will likely matchup with Shabazz Napier or DeAndre Daniels. Bembry impacts the game with defense, effort, and athleticism—he’s long, goes after every loose ball, and hustles his ass off. Bembry is all over the court, and uses his athleticism to finish in transition. You must match his intensity and effort on both ends of the floor. He’s the x-factor in my opinion.
On the interior are Ronald Roberts and Halil Kanacevic. Roberts is a strong and explosive forward who cleans up on the glass and explodes near the rim. He’s semi-capable in the post, relying on a hook shot over his left shoulder. But his biggest contributions come from put-backs and drop-offs, where he can finalizes plays with power and athleticism. Roberts is not super skilled, but you can’t let him outwork you.
Kanacevic is, oddly, kind of the driving force of this team. A 6-8 point forward, he leads the team in rebounding and assists, while also scoring 10 points per game. He has a “Joakim Noah” type of role—very physical in the post, can pass from the high post, and brings an infectious intensity. Kanacevic has 43 rebounds in last three games (14 per), and will try to carry this momentum into the Tournament. He’s not a great athlete; instead, he boxes out with good strength and technique. He can pass from the high post or clean up the glass on the interior.
St. Joe’s protects the ball, gang rebounds, and hits shots from 3-point range. But they struggle from the free throw line (64%). This could make a difference in a close game.
Overall, St. Joe’s has a number of different scoring options. All five starters are capable of finishing a possession. Galloway is their go-to guy, especially from deep, but the forwards can all score on put-backs and drop-offs. Take away Galloway’s perimeter shot, match Bembry’s intensity, and box out the bigs. Play defense on a string—rotate, close out, and force them into contested shots.
KEYS TO WIN
— Close out on Langston Galloway. Be there on the catch. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
— Match the physicality of Ronald Roberts and Halil Kanacevic. They are strong and physical on the glass.
— Get out in transition. They only play five guys; you can wear them out.
— Get their bigs in foul trouble. If Kanacevic or Roberts gets in foul trouble, their offense could struggle.
— Again, Galloway is great on the catch or off screens. But he’s yet to prove he can finish at the basket.
STARTERS
G — Langston Galloway (6-2)
G — Chris Wilson (6-3)
SF — DeAndre Bembry (6-6)
PF — Halil Kanacevic (6-8)
PF — Ronald Roberts Jr (6-8)
RESERVES
F — Papa Ndao (6-8)
F — Daryus Quarles (6-8)
Langston Galloway (SR) — 17.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 TO, 21.3 PER
G, 6-2, 200
36 MPG
44% FG (12.6 attempts)
44% three-point (7.2 attempts)
99 of 177 field goals made are 3′s (56%)
What He Brings:
— Long combo guard. St. Joe’s most talented player and best scorer. Extremely efficient (1.3 points per possession). Senior with moxie.
— Very dangerous from 3-point range. 44% on 7 attempts. Converts contested shots, doesn’t need separation on jump shot.
— Be there on the catch! Need to close out on jump shot. Galloway has green light; he’ll jack up 3′s early in possessions, and he’ll make them.
— He’s ready on the catch, and also takes jumpers off the pick-and-roll. Takes dribble jumper on 77% of pick and rolls. He can make jump shots anywhere on the perimeter.
— Makes big shots; hit game-winner in A-10 Semifinals.
— However, not great attacking/finishing in the lane. 84% of attempts are jump shots; only 13% driving the lane. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
Video
Recent Possessions (50)
Mid-Range Shooting
3-Point Shooting
Off the Dribble Shooting
Catch and Shoot
— He takes and makes difficult shots
Finishing at the Basket
— Sometimes erratic
Ronald Roberts, Jr. (SR) — 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
PF, 6-8, 225
60% FG
6 free-throw attempts, 59% free-throws
What He Brings:
— Physical and explosive forward. Plays in the post.
— Brings energy, physicality and offensive awareness. Relentless on the glass, will punish you, and has the athleticism to finish with dunks.
— Always turns over left shoulder in the post (80% of the time). Poor shooting over right shoulder (left hand).
— Good cutter. Receives the ball and explodes for a dunk. Constant movement and activity below the foul line.
Video
Recent Possessions
Crashing Boards
—Strong and explosive
Posting Up
—Finds gaps with off the ball movement. He’s locked in on every possession
DeAndre Bembry (FR) — 12 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1 SPG
SF, 6-6, 200
46% FG, 35% three-point (3.1 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Only a freshman, but already an excellent player. A-10 Rookie of the Year.
— Terrific defender. Guards the other team’s best player.
— Never takes a play off. Long, athletic, focused. Gets 50-50 balls, and loves doing the dirty work.
— Impacts game with defense and energy, but can also finish in the half court.
— Not great shooting or attacking off the dribble. But doesn’t take plays off, so you must be engaged. Attacks glass, scores on cuts and jump shots, and defends with a purpose.
— X-factor. Match his intensity hustle.
Video
Defense
— Scoring / Attacking (rapidly improving)
Misses (not very polished right now)
Halil Kanacevic (SR) — 10.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.5 BPG, 3 TO, 3.7 fouls
PF, 6-8, 260
54% FG (7.5 attempts)
58% free throws (3.6 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Point forward; does a little of everything. Leads team in rebounding and assists, and scores 10 PPG. “Joakim Noah” type of role.
— 43 rebounds in last three games. Physical on the glass. Will try to punish you at the basket.
— Not a great individual player, but oddly, St. Joseph runs its offense through him.
— Can set up anywhere—top of the key, foul line, down low… doesn’t matter. Just scores on hustle and effort plays, and good passer from the high post.
Video
vs. VCU (11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks)
vs. St. Bonaventure (26 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block)
Activity
Chris Wilson (JR) — 9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3 APG
PG, 6-3, 210
39% FG (7.6 attempts)
35% three-pointers (4 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Starts alongside Galloway in the back-court.
— Good 3-point shooter. Be there on the catch. 46 of 99 made field goals are 3′s.
— Not good finishing inside the lane. Favors left, but still, he struggles to finish.
— Gets open looks because defenders focus on Galloway. Keep an eye on him. Close out.
Video
3-point shooting
Poor driving / finishing
UConn | St. Joe's | UConn (conference) | St. Joe's (conference) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Poss Length | 18 seconds | 18.7 seconds | 18 seconds | 18.8 seconds |
| Points Per Possession | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
| Points Allowed Per Possession | .95 (25th) | 1.02 (109th) | .96 | 1.02 |
| Scoring | 72 PPG | 71.5 PPG | 70.7 PPG | 70 PPG |
| Scoring Allowed | 63 PPG | 67 PPG | 63.4 PPG | 67 PPG |
| Rebounding | 35.4 RPG | 35.8 RPG | 35.5 RPG | 33.6 RPG |
| Assists | 12.6 APG | 14 APG | 12.2 APG | 14.3 APG |
| FG% | 45% | 47% | 43% | 48% |
| Opponent FG% | 39% | 42% | 40% | 42% |
| Effective FG% | 51% | 54% | 49% | 55% |
| Opponent Effective FG% | 44% | 47.6% | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| 3P% | 39% (18.4 attempts) | 38% (19.4 attempts) | 35% (19.2 attempts) | 37% (19.4 attempts) |
| FT% | 76% (21.6 attempts) | 64% (23 attempts) | 77% (22 attempts) | 64% (22.4 attempts) |
| Point Distribution | 48% 2-Pointers 30% 3-Pointers 22% Free Throws | 48.5% 2-Pointers 31% 3-Pointers 20.5% Free Throws | ||
| Shot Attempt Distribution | 55.5% Jump Shots 31.5% Around Basket 6.5% Post-Ups 6.5% Runner | 51.3% Jump Shots 32% Around Basket 12.2% Post-Ups 4.5% Runner | ||
| Offense | 83% Half Court 17% Transition | 85.6% Half-Court 14.4% Transition | ||
| Defense | 98% Man 2% Zone | 94.5% Man 5.5% Zone |
THE OPPONENT
Saint Joseph’s enters the NCAA Tournament on a three-game winning streak, including beating VCU yesterday to win the A-10 Championship. The Hawks are a veteran-laden group, starting four upperclassmen and one freshman. All five starters played at least 37 minutes vs. VCU, and the starters scored all 65 points. They have a lack of depth, but their starters are conditioned to play all 40 minutes.
In the half court, St. Joe’s likes to control tempo for offensive efficiency. They set an abundance of ball screens to free shooters, and patiently move the ball on the perimeter to create gaps in the defense. They protect the basketball, and play very complimentary basketball.
Langston Galloway is the Hawks best player. A 6-3 lead guard, Galloway is a prolific 3-point shooter. He averages 17.5 points on 44% shooting, including three 3′s. Galloway is automatic on the catch-and-shoot, and is lethal shooting around screens. He consistently converts difficult shots from the perimeter, with toughness and moxie. He shows up in big games, and can makes difficult shots for 40 minutes. Galloway will make 3′s early or late during possessions—it doesn’t matter. You must be there on the catch, and play him tight in the half court. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
Alongside Galloway is Chris Wilson. Wilson is good 3-point shooter, but he struggles to finish inside the arc. Wilson is a beneficiary of Galloway’s scoring ability—defenders lose focus, and Wilson knocks down open shots.
At small forward is DeAndre Bembry, an excellent freshman who earned A-10 Rookie of the Year honors. Bembry is their best defender and will likely matchup with Shabazz Napier or DeAndre Daniels. Bembry impacts the game with defense, effort, and athleticism—he’s long, goes after every loose ball, and hustles his ass off. Bembry is all over the court, and uses his athleticism to finish in transition. You must match his intensity and effort on both ends of the floor. He’s the x-factor in my opinion.
On the interior are Ronald Roberts and Halil Kanacevic. Roberts is a strong and explosive forward who cleans up on the glass and explodes near the rim. He’s semi-capable in the post, relying on a hook shot over his left shoulder. But his biggest contributions come from put-backs and drop-offs, where he can finalizes plays with power and athleticism. Roberts is not super skilled, but you can’t let him outwork you.
Kanacevic is, oddly, kind of the driving force of this team. A 6-8 point forward, he leads the team in rebounding and assists, while also scoring 10 points per game. He has a “Joakim Noah” type of role—very physical in the post, can pass from the high post, and brings an infectious intensity. Kanacevic has 43 rebounds in last three games (14 per), and will try to carry this momentum into the Tournament. He’s not a great athlete; instead, he boxes out with good strength and technique. He can pass from the high post or clean up the glass on the interior.
St. Joe’s protects the ball, gang rebounds, and hits shots from 3-point range. But they struggle from the free throw line (64%). This could make a difference in a close game.
Overall, St. Joe’s has a number of different scoring options. All five starters are capable of finishing a possession. Galloway is their go-to guy, especially from deep, but the forwards can all score on put-backs and drop-offs. Take away Galloway’s perimeter shot, match Bembry’s intensity, and box out the bigs. Play defense on a string—rotate, close out, and force them into contested shots.
KEYS TO WIN
— Close out on Langston Galloway. Be there on the catch. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
— Match the physicality of Ronald Roberts and Halil Kanacevic. They are strong and physical on the glass.
— Get out in transition. They only play five guys; you can wear them out.
— Get their bigs in foul trouble. If Kanacevic or Roberts gets in foul trouble, their offense could struggle.
— Again, Galloway is great on the catch or off screens. But he’s yet to prove he can finish at the basket.
STARTERS
G — Langston Galloway (6-2)
G — Chris Wilson (6-3)
SF — DeAndre Bembry (6-6)
PF — Halil Kanacevic (6-8)
PF — Ronald Roberts Jr (6-8)
RESERVES
F — Papa Ndao (6-8)
F — Daryus Quarles (6-8)
Langston Galloway (SR) — 17.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 TO, 21.3 PER
G, 6-2, 200
36 MPG
44% FG (12.6 attempts)
44% three-point (7.2 attempts)
99 of 177 field goals made are 3′s (56%)
What He Brings:
— Long combo guard. St. Joe’s most talented player and best scorer. Extremely efficient (1.3 points per possession). Senior with moxie.
— Very dangerous from 3-point range. 44% on 7 attempts. Converts contested shots, doesn’t need separation on jump shot.
— Be there on the catch! Need to close out on jump shot. Galloway has green light; he’ll jack up 3′s early in possessions, and he’ll make them.
— He’s ready on the catch, and also takes jumpers off the pick-and-roll. Takes dribble jumper on 77% of pick and rolls. He can make jump shots anywhere on the perimeter.
— Makes big shots; hit game-winner in A-10 Semifinals.
— However, not great attacking/finishing in the lane. 84% of attempts are jump shots; only 13% driving the lane. Make him beat you from 2-point range.
Video
Recent Possessions (50)
Mid-Range Shooting
3-Point Shooting
Off the Dribble Shooting
Catch and Shoot
— He takes and makes difficult shots
Finishing at the Basket
— Sometimes erratic
Ronald Roberts, Jr. (SR) — 14.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.5 APG
PF, 6-8, 225
60% FG
6 free-throw attempts, 59% free-throws
What He Brings:
— Physical and explosive forward. Plays in the post.
— Brings energy, physicality and offensive awareness. Relentless on the glass, will punish you, and has the athleticism to finish with dunks.
— Always turns over left shoulder in the post (80% of the time). Poor shooting over right shoulder (left hand).
— Good cutter. Receives the ball and explodes for a dunk. Constant movement and activity below the foul line.
Video
Recent Possessions
Crashing Boards
—Strong and explosive
Posting Up
—Finds gaps with off the ball movement. He’s locked in on every possession
DeAndre Bembry (FR) — 12 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1 SPG
SF, 6-6, 200
46% FG, 35% three-point (3.1 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Only a freshman, but already an excellent player. A-10 Rookie of the Year.
— Terrific defender. Guards the other team’s best player.
— Never takes a play off. Long, athletic, focused. Gets 50-50 balls, and loves doing the dirty work.
— Impacts game with defense and energy, but can also finish in the half court.
— Not great shooting or attacking off the dribble. But doesn’t take plays off, so you must be engaged. Attacks glass, scores on cuts and jump shots, and defends with a purpose.
— X-factor. Match his intensity hustle.
Video
Defense
— Scoring / Attacking (rapidly improving)
Misses (not very polished right now)
Halil Kanacevic (SR) — 10.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.5 BPG, 3 TO, 3.7 fouls
PF, 6-8, 260
54% FG (7.5 attempts)
58% free throws (3.6 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Point forward; does a little of everything. Leads team in rebounding and assists, and scores 10 PPG. “Joakim Noah” type of role.
— 43 rebounds in last three games. Physical on the glass. Will try to punish you at the basket.
— Not a great individual player, but oddly, St. Joseph runs its offense through him.
— Can set up anywhere—top of the key, foul line, down low… doesn’t matter. Just scores on hustle and effort plays, and good passer from the high post.
Video
vs. VCU (11 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks)
vs. St. Bonaventure (26 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block)
Activity
Chris Wilson (JR) — 9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3 APG
PG, 6-3, 210
39% FG (7.6 attempts)
35% three-pointers (4 attempts)
What He Brings:
— Starts alongside Galloway in the back-court.
— Good 3-point shooter. Be there on the catch. 46 of 99 made field goals are 3′s.
— Not good finishing inside the lane. Favors left, but still, he struggles to finish.
— Gets open looks because defenders focus on Galloway. Keep an eye on him. Close out.
Video
3-point shooting
Poor driving / finishing