Scouting Report
W-L:17-3
RPI:23
SOS:111
Best Wins:
#8 Drake 72-66
#45 Seton Hall 85-70
#51 Ohio 70-63
#55 Oregon 99-87
#63 San Diego St. 69-64
Current Rankings:
AP #20
ESPN #20
Team Leaders:
Points: Patrick Mills 14.5
Assists: Patrick Mills 3.9
Rebounds: Diamon Simpson 9.4
Best Players:
Patrick Mills, Fr., 6-0 175, PG
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! OI! OI! OI! Need i say more? He is the top scorer, a freshman sensation, dropped 37 on Oregon, the top passer, and has scored more than 15 points 8 times this year. Mr. Mills is a NBAer, pure and simple. I expect him to be a tough matchup for Pargo tonight.
Diamon Simpson,Jr., 6-7 200, SF
The Diamond in the rough. Mr. Simpson is a rebounding force, he has 10 games with 10 or more boards this year. He is the yin to Patty Mills yang on the perimeter. I expect the zags to be out-rebounded thanks to this man. Did i mention he also shoots 55% from the field and averages almost 2 blocks a game?
Omar Samhan,So., 6-11 265, C
The second straight game that we have had to contend with a low post monster. This time it is with the offensive prowess of Samhan. He shoots 56% and has scored more than 15 points 7 times this year. He is also a great rebounder and shot blocker, teamed with Simpson, they are the best low post tandem in the WCC and maybe on the west coast altogether.
MY Prediction:
When i had a chance to go through St. Mary's schedule i noticed a big difference from the zags, we travel, they dont. The Gaels have had 5 true road games all year and are 2-3 on the road. Their biggest wins(Drake, Oregon, and Seton Hall) have come at home. Now what does this mean? Well the zags are going to McKeon Pavilion tonight, that does not mean this is a guaranteed loss, but i think it gives the Gaels a sizeable advantage. The arena rocks every time the zags come to town. I think when all is said and done the zags are a better team, however the Gaels edge the zags in a close one with the homecourt advantage.
Final Score: St. Mary's 72 Gonzaga 70
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