The Price is Right sit at 7-1 this season in the Brunswick Mens Basketball League.
There are a total of four games remaining on the regular season schedule, then the league will be moved into double-elimination tournament play.
Though the mid-season point has already come and gone, now seems to be a good time to go over how the season has gone, both individually and at a team standpoint.
Individuals
Jason Hunter
51% FG (18/35)
24% 3P (9/37)
8.5 ppg (8 games played)
The coach and captain of the PiR has had his ups and downs this season, starting with a slow start from beyond the arc after shooting 44% from beyond the arc during the fall league. His slump also came in the form of injury as Hunter was out for two games and played a minimal role in another after straining his MCL in late January.
The slump may be turning around however. Hunter has shot 7 of 16 (44%) from three over the previous two games. The recovered right knee seems to no longer be an issue as he is finding his spots on the offensive side of the ball. The lingering knee problem also hindered him on the defensive side, where Hunter is beginning to regain that form as well.
Brandon Hunter
39% FG (45/116)
27% 3P (30/110)
21.6 ppg (10 games played)
7.4 rpg
Brandon Hunter is still finding ways to score, even if it is not at the percentage he, and the team, would like. The middle of the Hunter brother's leads the team in points (216), free throws attempted (57), shots taken (226), and is third overall in rebounds (74). Brandon is in a similar winter season slump. He shot 42% from the field and 32% from three point range during the fall season. Though still not a staggering number, he would take that clip over where he is shooting now.
The wins have not avoided the good guys during these tough shooting times however. With scoring coming from some different areas, mostly Kyle Komer, the team is not disgruntled with how Brandon has been performing. Once his shot begins to fall, the team will be almost impossible to beat. Here's to hoping that Brandon finds a groove going into the post season.
Kyle Komer
48% FG (22/46)
61% 3P (17/28)
13.3 ppg (8 games played)
Komer is helping this team win. After joining the club during the fall league, he has found his niche on the club. Komer shot 46% from the field and only 17% from three point range during that 3-3 fall season, but he has vastly improved in nearly every area. His 61% mark from beyond the arc leads the team and has been nearly perfect from the line, 11/12 (92%). Not only does he help the team by scoring, he takes control of the ball on the offensive side, getting others open looks and collapsing a defense.
Continuing his steady performance on both ends of the floor is what we look for over the next few weeks. With the help of this newly acquired guard, the future looks bright for the PiR.
Kerry Hunter
53% FG (28/53)
7.8 ppg (10 games played)
8 rpg
The big man has been a steady contributor to the organization over the past three years. Battling some injuries throughout the fall, Kerry has found himself utilizing his height and ability more during the winter season. He is currently second on the team in rebounds and has found his touch from the outside as well. Though he is the veteran member of the team and may have lost a step over the past few years, Kerry is taking a bigger role in getting others involved and always locking down the paint on defense.
Utilizing Kerry as the focus point of the "inside-out" style of offense has truly improved the open looks that most others are getting on that side of the ball. The team will look for that to continue as the year rolls forward.
Andy Kempf
47% FG (26/55)
8.2 rpg
Kempf has come into his own over the past few years as part of the PiR organization; his basketball IQ improved greatly over the years, and the team can actually look to him to not only be a physical presence on the defensive side, but they don't shy away from giving him open looks. His shot from 10 to 12 feet away from the hoop has also improved drastically over the years, which shows in his shooting percentage.
Kempf needs to continue battling on both ends of the ball and setting up screens for the scorers on the offensive side. The team would love for him to reach that near 10 rebound per game mark of the Mailmen season, but will greatly take his improved offensive game.
Mike Petrilli
3.7 ppg (10 games played)
Petrilli is still looking to find his range. He hasn't found that magic from beyond the arc since the 34% mark back when the team was the Reignmakers, yet the team will still continue to feed him open looks. Mike has been taking the ball to the basket more often, which may open up more looks for himself and others on the outside as well. He filled in with quality minutes on both ends of the floor during coach Jason Hunter's knee injury.
Hopefully a game or two of good shooting will get Petrilli out of his shooting funk, which would give the team another option on the offensive side of the ball.
Ryan Stuver
56% FG (5/9)
3.4 rpg
Ryan Stuver has had limited action this year due to various reasons, but has shown some bright spots in that limited action. He just grabbed 7 rebounds in the last win against Powerstrokes in the most action he has seen in awhile. If the PiR could have nights similar to that night in and night out and Stuver could keep up his high shooting percentage with open cuts to the basket, the team become even more well rounded than before.
Team
Statistics
45% FG
28% 3P
62.6 PPG
The only negative you can take from the offensive end would be the teams overall three point percentage. The 28% mark is the lowest of the organization in its years since joining the BMRBL, yet the 45% mark from everywhere else is their highest total since they began. The open looks under the basket coming from screens and finding open spots on the defense will keep the team in games when the three point attempt is not falling. The PiR is scoring at a higher clip now more than ever, scoring more than 7 points a game more than they have in the past few seasons. Closing the free throw percentage on 70% and pushing the three point percentage over the 30% mark could move the team to being nearly unstoppable on the offensive side of the ball.
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In a quick review of this past Sunday's game against Powerstrokes, the PiR battled to a 71-62 victory. Three players scored in double figures, Jason Hunter 17, Brandon Hunter 19, and Kyle Komer filled in with 20. The team hit on 31% of their three pointers, and shot 73% from the line. The PiR came from down 10 or more points a few times in the first half and trailed for the majority of the game. Yet a couple of defensive stands and a few open baskets toward the end of the game sealed it for the good guys.
They Price is Right will play We Got Buckets next week on Monday at 6:30.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Back to Winning Ways
The Price is Right got back to winning this past Monday against Shawn Kemps Kids, winning 61-56.
The offense came from many different areas. The team shot 33% from deep, with Brandon Hunter (4/11), Jason Hunter (3/8), and Kyle Komer (2/5) all hit from three point range. All three scorers also had double figures when it came to total points, 16, 11, and 22, respectively.
Overall the team shot 37% from the field. Kerry Hunter (8 points, 10 rebounds) and Andy Kempf (4 points, 7 rebounds) did their job underneath and found open backdoor cuts and layups. Kempf opened the game with one.
Coach and captain Jason Hunter was finally back to his old self and was able to play his full amount of minutes. He also found hit shooting stroke again. shooting 40% from the field, looking better with his open looks.
"It was good to get back out there and help the guys, especially in a close win," Hunter said afterward, "The knee felt great. But it will take some time to get used to playing with another new brace. Whatever keeps me on the floor."
The injury bug crawled over Mike Petrilli early in the second half. After twisting his ankle early in the second half, he remained in the game only to twist it within the next minute. He did not play the rest of the game.
The PiR were at full-force however this past game, suiting up the full 7 members of their roster. When Petrilli was lost for the second half, there were able bodies to step in.
The team expects Petrilli's injury to be completely healed by this Sunday's game.
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Fines Brought Down on Club
As expected, the league fined not only Brandon Hunter and Andy Kempf $2,500 a piece for their comments after the game last week, but the team was also fined an unspecified amount for being repeat offenders.
A league official stated that even though this "particular team" has not been sighted for this type of behavior but, "the organization has been sighted on a previous occasions less than one year ago."
The PiR will play Powerstrokes this coming Sunday at 7:20
The offense came from many different areas. The team shot 33% from deep, with Brandon Hunter (4/11), Jason Hunter (3/8), and Kyle Komer (2/5) all hit from three point range. All three scorers also had double figures when it came to total points, 16, 11, and 22, respectively.
Overall the team shot 37% from the field. Kerry Hunter (8 points, 10 rebounds) and Andy Kempf (4 points, 7 rebounds) did their job underneath and found open backdoor cuts and layups. Kempf opened the game with one.
Coach and captain Jason Hunter was finally back to his old self and was able to play his full amount of minutes. He also found hit shooting stroke again. shooting 40% from the field, looking better with his open looks.
"It was good to get back out there and help the guys, especially in a close win," Hunter said afterward, "The knee felt great. But it will take some time to get used to playing with another new brace. Whatever keeps me on the floor."
The injury bug crawled over Mike Petrilli early in the second half. After twisting his ankle early in the second half, he remained in the game only to twist it within the next minute. He did not play the rest of the game.
The PiR were at full-force however this past game, suiting up the full 7 members of their roster. When Petrilli was lost for the second half, there were able bodies to step in.
The team expects Petrilli's injury to be completely healed by this Sunday's game.
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Fines Brought Down on Club
As expected, the league fined not only Brandon Hunter and Andy Kempf $2,500 a piece for their comments after the game last week, but the team was also fined an unspecified amount for being repeat offenders.
A league official stated that even though this "particular team" has not been sighted for this type of behavior but, "the organization has been sighted on a previous occasions less than one year ago."
The PiR will play Powerstrokes this coming Sunday at 7:20
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Frustration Boils Over After PiR First Loss
The Price is Right was dealt their first loss of the season 59-63 against Firehouse.
Tensions boiled over in the locker room after the game. Team captain and coach Jason Hunter, who recently returned from a sprained MCL (0 points in 15 minutes), was talking to reporters after the game but was quickly stalled after Brandon Hunter and Andy Kempf interrupted.
"Fine me! Fine me then!" Brandon yelled from across the locker room, "This was a joke, an absolute joke! Damn ref has it out for us! (Expletive) him and (expletive) him for helping us lose tonight!"
Kempf responded in turn, "He's the worst referee in the league, the absolute worst! There's nothing we can do when we are playing six on five! He's a piece of (expletive)!
When reporters turned back to Jason, he could only shake his head with his eyes to the floor, "It's a shame to battle so hard...you can see the fire these guys play with. It's tough to lose like we did. We didn't execute as well as we could have...I'm still not 100%," he shook his head again, "it's tough."
The good guys played with limited numbers again. Kyle Komer and Ryan Stuver were both unavailable again and as he stated before, Jason Hunter did not look the same on the floor and limited himself to less than 15 minutes during the game.
As fired up as Brandon Hunter was, he was just as hot from the floor in the first half, hitting on 4 of 9 from three point range and 2 of 5 elsewhere. He also added a free throw for a 17 point half. Mike Petrilli found some open spaces, driving to the basket for open looks and added all of his 7 points in the first half as well. It wasn't quite enough as the PiR went to halftime down by two, 30-32.
The team battled the rest of the way, having a chance at consecutive three's after Petrilli stole an inbound pass, but the contested three was off the mark and so went the perfect season.
There were some questionable calls throughout the evening and a stretch where it seemed some make up calls were given, but it is nothing the team has not seemingly dealt with in the past.
The younger Hunter and Kempf will likely be fined for their comments.
The Price is Right takes on Shawn Kemps Kids next Monday at 6:30.
Tensions boiled over in the locker room after the game. Team captain and coach Jason Hunter, who recently returned from a sprained MCL (0 points in 15 minutes), was talking to reporters after the game but was quickly stalled after Brandon Hunter and Andy Kempf interrupted.
"Fine me! Fine me then!" Brandon yelled from across the locker room, "This was a joke, an absolute joke! Damn ref has it out for us! (Expletive) him and (expletive) him for helping us lose tonight!"
Kempf responded in turn, "He's the worst referee in the league, the absolute worst! There's nothing we can do when we are playing six on five! He's a piece of (expletive)!
When reporters turned back to Jason, he could only shake his head with his eyes to the floor, "It's a shame to battle so hard...you can see the fire these guys play with. It's tough to lose like we did. We didn't execute as well as we could have...I'm still not 100%," he shook his head again, "it's tough."
The good guys played with limited numbers again. Kyle Komer and Ryan Stuver were both unavailable again and as he stated before, Jason Hunter did not look the same on the floor and limited himself to less than 15 minutes during the game.
As fired up as Brandon Hunter was, he was just as hot from the floor in the first half, hitting on 4 of 9 from three point range and 2 of 5 elsewhere. He also added a free throw for a 17 point half. Mike Petrilli found some open spaces, driving to the basket for open looks and added all of his 7 points in the first half as well. It wasn't quite enough as the PiR went to halftime down by two, 30-32.
The team battled the rest of the way, having a chance at consecutive three's after Petrilli stole an inbound pass, but the contested three was off the mark and so went the perfect season.
There were some questionable calls throughout the evening and a stretch where it seemed some make up calls were given, but it is nothing the team has not seemingly dealt with in the past.
The younger Hunter and Kempf will likely be fined for their comments.
The Price is Right takes on Shawn Kemps Kids next Monday at 6:30.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
No Subs, No Problem
The Price is Right continued their winning ways this past Monday, finishing off CMS 65-63, in a game that should not have been as close as it was.
With only 5 able bodies to dress...again...the PiR jumped out to an early 37-31 lead, yet had an even bigger advantage leading by more than 10 only 10 minutes into the first half.
Then the three's came.
CMS made 8 three pointers in the first half, bringing them back from what seemed to be an early defeat. They only made two the rest of the way, which proved to be huge for the home team.
With Ryan Stuver and Jason Hunter out, and Rob Cruise still unable to play, Kyle Komer (6 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists), Brandon Hunter (27 points), Kerry Hunter (12 points, 6 rebounds), Andy Kempf (12 points, 12 rebounds), and Mike Petrilli (8 points) had to carry the entire load.
CMS made a run late in the second half, having a player to sub, gave them a bit of an advantage later in the game. The PiR became slightly winded, and struggled on both ends of the floor, losing communication on defense and ball movement and legs on the offensive end.
"It's been tough," Kerry said afterward, "we've had guys stepping up though when needed. It's bringing us closer together as a team."
Mike Petrilli and Andy Kempf have seen the largest increase in minutes due to the lack of able bodied individuals. Both playing the full 40 minutes the past two games, both players have filled big shoes.
"Sure it gets to you late in the game, you just have to pick your spots," Andy said this week, "you just need to communicate when you can't quite get to a spot, or need help on defense. It's helping me get into great shape though."
The team is hoping to have Ryan Stuver back from his two game hiatus next week, but will likely be without Kyle Komer as he travels back overseas for competition. Coach and captain Jason Hunter is now listed as "questionable" for the game, but it is more likely that he sits for a third straight week.
"I've been biking, knee strengthening, it's a process. But I don't want to come back too soon and end up hurting myself again. The team doctors and I take it day by day. We will brace it up once I come back, but you want the strength to be there." Jason said during a radio interview this week.
"It kills me to sit though," he continued, "I hate watching and not playing. I think the crowd sees a new side of me. I use all the energy I would be using playing, by being as loud as I can on the bench."
The Price is Right plays Firehouse this coming Monday at 6:30. The good guys moved to 6-0 on the regular season.
Firehouse was 4-1 as of this writing.
With only 5 able bodies to dress...again...the PiR jumped out to an early 37-31 lead, yet had an even bigger advantage leading by more than 10 only 10 minutes into the first half.
Then the three's came.
CMS made 8 three pointers in the first half, bringing them back from what seemed to be an early defeat. They only made two the rest of the way, which proved to be huge for the home team.
With Ryan Stuver and Jason Hunter out, and Rob Cruise still unable to play, Kyle Komer (6 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists), Brandon Hunter (27 points), Kerry Hunter (12 points, 6 rebounds), Andy Kempf (12 points, 12 rebounds), and Mike Petrilli (8 points) had to carry the entire load.
CMS made a run late in the second half, having a player to sub, gave them a bit of an advantage later in the game. The PiR became slightly winded, and struggled on both ends of the floor, losing communication on defense and ball movement and legs on the offensive end.
"It's been tough," Kerry said afterward, "we've had guys stepping up though when needed. It's bringing us closer together as a team."
Mike Petrilli and Andy Kempf have seen the largest increase in minutes due to the lack of able bodied individuals. Both playing the full 40 minutes the past two games, both players have filled big shoes.
"Sure it gets to you late in the game, you just have to pick your spots," Andy said this week, "you just need to communicate when you can't quite get to a spot, or need help on defense. It's helping me get into great shape though."
The team is hoping to have Ryan Stuver back from his two game hiatus next week, but will likely be without Kyle Komer as he travels back overseas for competition. Coach and captain Jason Hunter is now listed as "questionable" for the game, but it is more likely that he sits for a third straight week.
"I've been biking, knee strengthening, it's a process. But I don't want to come back too soon and end up hurting myself again. The team doctors and I take it day by day. We will brace it up once I come back, but you want the strength to be there." Jason said during a radio interview this week.
"It kills me to sit though," he continued, "I hate watching and not playing. I think the crowd sees a new side of me. I use all the energy I would be using playing, by being as loud as I can on the bench."
The Price is Right plays Firehouse this coming Monday at 6:30. The good guys moved to 6-0 on the regular season.
Firehouse was 4-1 as of this writing.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Injury Woes - Team Rolls On
The Price is Right has moved to 5-0 despite losing Coach Jason Hunter to a sprained right MCL and other members to oversea contracts.
The good guys downed Wacky Waver 41-35 on January 6th, but lost Coach Hunter in the process.
The report from the team doctors indicate that he has a sprain of the MCL ligament on his right knee. He missed this past Mondays game and will likely sit out the following game as well, if only for precautionary reasons.
The teams shooting woes continue to be an issue, although they are winning. The PiR has only made 9 three pointers, three coming in each consectutive game, the past three games combining for a 9 of 54 streak. The team is only shooting 26% from beyond the arc this season.
"It's an issue, in a way," Brandon Hunter said after the 63-55 win this past week against NBN #2, "but we are winning. So you take the good with the bad right now...but we have to turn that around."
The PiR are shooting better from everywhere else. A 46% field goal percentage and a 67% free throw percentage, though not ideal, have helped them win a handful of games. Brandon Hunter took 15 free throws alone during the past game, hitting 12 of them.
The Price is Right will continue playing games, though the roster is limited. We have already mentioned Jason Hunter's injury, and the team was again with Rob Cruise as he continues his play overseas. Kyle Komer was out as well and will miss the next two games of January as his overseas play begins to pick up. Ryan Stuver was also out this past week with an illness.
The team went back to a familiar face in Johno Reminder on a 10 day contract. He played the entirety of this past game (10 points, 6 rebounds) and will likely be a part of the rotation next week as well.
The Price is Right are banged up and low on numbers, but continue to find ways to win.
Lets hope that line continues.
The good guys downed Wacky Waver 41-35 on January 6th, but lost Coach Hunter in the process.
The report from the team doctors indicate that he has a sprain of the MCL ligament on his right knee. He missed this past Mondays game and will likely sit out the following game as well, if only for precautionary reasons.
The teams shooting woes continue to be an issue, although they are winning. The PiR has only made 9 three pointers, three coming in each consectutive game, the past three games combining for a 9 of 54 streak. The team is only shooting 26% from beyond the arc this season.
"It's an issue, in a way," Brandon Hunter said after the 63-55 win this past week against NBN #2, "but we are winning. So you take the good with the bad right now...but we have to turn that around."
The PiR are shooting better from everywhere else. A 46% field goal percentage and a 67% free throw percentage, though not ideal, have helped them win a handful of games. Brandon Hunter took 15 free throws alone during the past game, hitting 12 of them.
The Price is Right will continue playing games, though the roster is limited. We have already mentioned Jason Hunter's injury, and the team was again with Rob Cruise as he continues his play overseas. Kyle Komer was out as well and will miss the next two games of January as his overseas play begins to pick up. Ryan Stuver was also out this past week with an illness.
The team went back to a familiar face in Johno Reminder on a 10 day contract. He played the entirety of this past game (10 points, 6 rebounds) and will likely be a part of the rotation next week as well.
The Price is Right are banged up and low on numbers, but continue to find ways to win.
Lets hope that line continues.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Three and Oh - What a Feeling
The Price is Right have moved to 3-0 after their last victory against the Dream Team 59-49.
The team has previous wins over against Winking Lizard 52-39 and Boston Road 62-59.
So what have you missed over the past three games?
Ryan Stuver hit a game winning shot; despite the 3-0 start, the team is shooting 29% from beyond the arc; and the team will have some roster battles to deal with over the course of the rest of the year.
Ryan Stuver (2.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg - 3 games played) was one reason why the PiR moved to 2-0 earlier this season. With the game in doubt against the Boston Road Stuver hit the go ahead bucket with under 10 seconds to play to push the team to the 62-59 victory.
With top scorer Brandon Hunter (20.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg) being forced into tough shots, only connecting on 6 of his 18 total tosses, the team needed to find scoring elsewhere and turn up the intensity on the defensive end.
Enter Kyle Komer.
Komer, a recent signing this season after appearing in a few games in the fall, stepped in to fill the void on the offensive side of the ball. With 25 points, making all 7 of his threes, a big one coming in overtime, really gave the team an added boost on that side of the ball.
"I felt good, comfortable, and in a groove offensively," he said after the contest. "I had open looks. I had looks that I took in rhythm. It's good to come in and help the team get a big win."
Komer is averaging more than 14 points and 4 rebounds in the five total games this season.
Boston Road has been a thorn in the side of the PiR organization. They are the team last winter season that ended up defeating the then named Mailmen in the Championship game.
"A huge win for us," coach Jason Hunter said afterward, "especially against these guys. Hopefully it gives us a lot of confidence going forward."
The other members of the Price is Right are filing in right where they left off last season. Big man Kerry Hunter is topping 10 rebounds per game and has been the linchpin underneath. Andy Kempf is down in rebounding this year at 8.2 per contest, but that may be due to Hunter taking some of those boards from him. Coach Hunter is averaging 9 and 3 in points and rebounds respectively and has upped his defensive effort this season. Mike Petrilli (2 points, 2 rebounds per game) is still looking to find the range that the team signed him for this past year.
Brent Hunter also performed in his first and likely final game of the season against the Dream Team, topping 23 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. He is playing overseas for the Czech Republic and was given one reprieve game for the holidays.
With the offensive struggles, it shines hope on the season with the 3-0 start. If the team can begin to find the bottom of the net more regularly, especially from beyond the arc, the wins will come easier, especially with their defense getting better and better with each coming game.
The team has yet to suit up Rob Cruise as he is also involved in the same Czech Republic team that Brent is playing for. Yet his contract overseas makes it easier for Cruise to join and play more regularly with the PiR, he has missed the 5 games of the year.
Kyle Komer has also recently signed a pro deal with a team Germany, the same team Andy Kempf was playing for in the fall. The PiR organization gives all of their athletes free reign on where they want to play, especially if it aids their careers in anyway.
Komer may miss most, if not all, Monday contests from now on.
All of this, in turn, shows the need for scoring to come from the leaders of the old offense, brothers Jason and Brandon Hunter, while getting everyone else easy layups or shots in rhythm. The two leading scorers in the organization must improve their 21 and 33 percent shooting from three point range, especially when the roster is limited in scorers.
Here is to hoping Santa delivered a hot hand for both as the season progresses.
The team will continue play next Sunday the 6th at 6:25 against Wacky Waver, a team still looking for their first victory in the regular season.
Happy holidays.
The team has previous wins over against Winking Lizard 52-39 and Boston Road 62-59.
So what have you missed over the past three games?
Ryan Stuver hit a game winning shot; despite the 3-0 start, the team is shooting 29% from beyond the arc; and the team will have some roster battles to deal with over the course of the rest of the year.
Ryan Stuver (2.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg - 3 games played) was one reason why the PiR moved to 2-0 earlier this season. With the game in doubt against the Boston Road Stuver hit the go ahead bucket with under 10 seconds to play to push the team to the 62-59 victory.
With top scorer Brandon Hunter (20.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg) being forced into tough shots, only connecting on 6 of his 18 total tosses, the team needed to find scoring elsewhere and turn up the intensity on the defensive end.
Enter Kyle Komer.
Komer, a recent signing this season after appearing in a few games in the fall, stepped in to fill the void on the offensive side of the ball. With 25 points, making all 7 of his threes, a big one coming in overtime, really gave the team an added boost on that side of the ball.
"I felt good, comfortable, and in a groove offensively," he said after the contest. "I had open looks. I had looks that I took in rhythm. It's good to come in and help the team get a big win."
Komer is averaging more than 14 points and 4 rebounds in the five total games this season.
Boston Road has been a thorn in the side of the PiR organization. They are the team last winter season that ended up defeating the then named Mailmen in the Championship game.
"A huge win for us," coach Jason Hunter said afterward, "especially against these guys. Hopefully it gives us a lot of confidence going forward."
The other members of the Price is Right are filing in right where they left off last season. Big man Kerry Hunter is topping 10 rebounds per game and has been the linchpin underneath. Andy Kempf is down in rebounding this year at 8.2 per contest, but that may be due to Hunter taking some of those boards from him. Coach Hunter is averaging 9 and 3 in points and rebounds respectively and has upped his defensive effort this season. Mike Petrilli (2 points, 2 rebounds per game) is still looking to find the range that the team signed him for this past year.
Brent Hunter also performed in his first and likely final game of the season against the Dream Team, topping 23 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. He is playing overseas for the Czech Republic and was given one reprieve game for the holidays.
With the offensive struggles, it shines hope on the season with the 3-0 start. If the team can begin to find the bottom of the net more regularly, especially from beyond the arc, the wins will come easier, especially with their defense getting better and better with each coming game.
The team has yet to suit up Rob Cruise as he is also involved in the same Czech Republic team that Brent is playing for. Yet his contract overseas makes it easier for Cruise to join and play more regularly with the PiR, he has missed the 5 games of the year.
Kyle Komer has also recently signed a pro deal with a team Germany, the same team Andy Kempf was playing for in the fall. The PiR organization gives all of their athletes free reign on where they want to play, especially if it aids their careers in anyway.
Komer may miss most, if not all, Monday contests from now on.
All of this, in turn, shows the need for scoring to come from the leaders of the old offense, brothers Jason and Brandon Hunter, while getting everyone else easy layups or shots in rhythm. The two leading scorers in the organization must improve their 21 and 33 percent shooting from three point range, especially when the roster is limited in scorers.
Here is to hoping Santa delivered a hot hand for both as the season progresses.
The team will continue play next Sunday the 6th at 6:25 against Wacky Waver, a team still looking for their first victory in the regular season.
Happy holidays.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Preseason Basketball
The Price is Right have done well this preseason leading up to the Winter League in the BMRL.
Finishing a spotless 2-0 after Sunday's win, the team is looking strong heading into the regular season. The PiR defeated Darice and Fancus, totaling 154 points in the two combined efforts.
The team is also shooting much better than where it ended in the Fall League this past season. The PiR shot 42% and 32% from the floor and beyond the three point line respectively during the Fall, but is shot 51% and 38% so far this Winter. Leading scorer Brandon Hunter has seemed to worked out the kinks during the fall season, raising his shooting average from beyond the arc from 32% to 48% so far.
"The last few months have been a struggle," Brandon said, "I think it not only hurt my game, but the team as well. I've found a groove right now where everything feels good. I like the confidence I can bring to the floor when I am shooting well, it shows."
The younger of the Hunters is averaging 29 points in two games this winter.
The roster has undergone some minor changes from the fall until now. Kyle Knapik, who played in only two games during the fall, was waived. Andy Kempf (6.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg) was given his full release from Germany and will now be with the team full time along with fellow forward Ryan Stuver (6 rpg). Big man Rob Cruise will be vying for a spot in the rotation as well, after playing in three of the six games during the fall, he has been jumping from the regular roster and the D-league roster over the past month or so.
The regulars from the fall have carried over. We spoke of Brandon Hunter, and his family counterparts Jason (12.5 ppg, 60% FG), and Kerry (58% FG, 11 ppg, 10 rpg) join him. Kyle Komer (13 ppg, 64% FG, 75% 3p) and Mike Petrilli will be the other guards, along with Kempf, Stuver, and Cruise.
The winter schedule has yet to be released, but the good guys will likely be slated in Division 2 for the third year in a row. The team was bounced from the playoffs in the middle rounds two years ago, then lost in the championship game last year after losing early in the double elimination tournament and fighting to the final game.
Finishing a spotless 2-0 after Sunday's win, the team is looking strong heading into the regular season. The PiR defeated Darice and Fancus, totaling 154 points in the two combined efforts.
The team is also shooting much better than where it ended in the Fall League this past season. The PiR shot 42% and 32% from the floor and beyond the three point line respectively during the Fall, but is shot 51% and 38% so far this Winter. Leading scorer Brandon Hunter has seemed to worked out the kinks during the fall season, raising his shooting average from beyond the arc from 32% to 48% so far.
"The last few months have been a struggle," Brandon said, "I think it not only hurt my game, but the team as well. I've found a groove right now where everything feels good. I like the confidence I can bring to the floor when I am shooting well, it shows."
The younger of the Hunters is averaging 29 points in two games this winter.
The roster has undergone some minor changes from the fall until now. Kyle Knapik, who played in only two games during the fall, was waived. Andy Kempf (6.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg) was given his full release from Germany and will now be with the team full time along with fellow forward Ryan Stuver (6 rpg). Big man Rob Cruise will be vying for a spot in the rotation as well, after playing in three of the six games during the fall, he has been jumping from the regular roster and the D-league roster over the past month or so.
The regulars from the fall have carried over. We spoke of Brandon Hunter, and his family counterparts Jason (12.5 ppg, 60% FG), and Kerry (58% FG, 11 ppg, 10 rpg) join him. Kyle Komer (13 ppg, 64% FG, 75% 3p) and Mike Petrilli will be the other guards, along with Kempf, Stuver, and Cruise.
The winter schedule has yet to be released, but the good guys will likely be slated in Division 2 for the third year in a row. The team was bounced from the playoffs in the middle rounds two years ago, then lost in the championship game last year after losing early in the double elimination tournament and fighting to the final game.
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