[15thregionwatcher]

I turned this one on at 730 and think it may have started earlier on NFHS. And was watching both this game and PCC/BL

Lawrence lacked ball movement and hitting that extra pass, way too much 1v1 iso against the zone. Seemed to go in and force shots and prayed they went in. Pikeville makes correct plays every trip and looked so much more organized.

Lawrence has to turnover and speed up other teams to be successful, they were leading after one, what got them out to that good start? Pikeville bigger guards didn’t allow them to do that.

Pikeville shot the lights out of the gym in a place most teams don’t shoot it well. They looked poised and showed they are team to beat in the 15th.

How long is Cole Slone out, when he gets back where is he going to fit in. Does he start?

Lawrence looks like they have zero size, and didn’t rebound. That has to get fixed along with half-court offense. They to have shooters on the floor to open driving lanes. It seemed at times had one or two shooters who were ones attacking basket, and three others who struggle to score and allowed pikeville zone to be even more effective. But when Lawrence attacks they have to look to kick out and get open looks instead of hoping prayers get answered or whistle bails them out.

Martin vs Pikeville Saturday should be interesting but I wouldn’t be surprised with a double digit Pikeville win. Their zone covers floor well and requires ball to move. Martin has to pass up early threes to get better looks. Davis and Estes must have a big game for Martin to have a chance by making shots.