January 29, 2009

Scouting Report: St. Mary's



W-L: 18-1
RPI: 34
SOS: 92
Best Wins:
(35) San Diego St. W, 67-64
(66) Providence W, 81-75
(115) Pacific W, 74-65
(116) Southern Illinois W, 65-52
(138) Oregon W, 78-73
(140) Kent St. W, 75-69

Current Rankings:
AP:#22
Coaches: #18

Team Leaders:
Points: Patrick Mills 18.7
Assists: Patrick Mills 4.0
Rebounds: Diamon Simpson 10.9

Best Player:

Patrick Mills PG 6-0 180 SO
Good Ole' Patty. Mr. Mills is quite the player, probably the most gifted point guard in the WCC(Sorry Pargo). Patty will probably be a top 10 pick in the NBA draft in the next couple years and i wouldnt be surprised to see him become a top NBA player in the next 5 years. He's only a soph, but shows great composure. He seems to always take over in the big games and can score at will when his shot is on.

My Take:
This has got to be the Zags toughest in conference game thus far. The Gaels are on a 15 game winning streak, the longest in the nation. I think if we can come out with a defensive tensity that matches out games against UT, we can and will prevail. Dont underestimate Coach Randy Bennett or pointman Patty Mills. This is going to be a good old fashioned slug fest.

Final Score: Gonzaga 85 Saint Mary's 83 OT

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