January 28, 2008

Scouting Report: Portland @ Gonzaga



Scouting Report


W-L:7-13
RPI:292
SOS:296
Best Wins:
#176 @ Pepperdine 82-78

Current Rankings:
n/a

Team Leaders:
Points: Nik Raivio 12.4
Assists: Taishi Ito 3.9
Rebounds: Luke Sikma 8.2

Best Player:
Luke Sikma, Fr., 6-8 215, PF
The namesake says it all, The son of Sonics legend Jack Sikma. He has had plenty of big man training from one of the best. Luke plays with a ferocious desire for rebounds. He had at least 10 in the first 4 games of the season, paired with Nik Raivio, he will be the mainstay for the next 4 years in Portland.

Nik Raivio,So., 6-4 195, PG
The brother of former Zag Derek. Its too bad the Zags couldnt get the inside track on Nik, but thankfully he is only a sophomore and not the gamer that his brother is. He will be a star ifor the next couple years.

MY Prediction:
Simply, this is what it looks like, another Zags Blowout win. The Pilots are a young squad with potential, but i dont think they have what it takes to beat the zags.
Final Score: Gonzaga 85 Portland 67

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