The Price is Right took down last-seeded NBN #2 this past Sunday, 68-62 in a game that was not as close as the score indicates.
The good guys led 41-35 at half and after a short scare during the middle of the second half, the PiR locked down on defense and took home the victory.
Brandon Hunter led all scorers with 22 points and also added a game high 14 rebounds. Andy Kempf followed up with a double-double of his own, totaling 11 points on 5 of 7 shooting from the field and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Captain Jason Hunter and point guard Kyle Komer also scored in double digits, scoring 15 and 13 points respectively. This is the first time this season that the team had four players scoring in double digits.
The PiR shot 37% from the field total (26/71) and for the first time in quite awhile, had their entire roster dressed and available for the game.
Ryan Stuver returned from his hiatus overseas, totaling 4 rebounds and gave Andy Kempf much needed rest in the middle. The PiR do not lose as much size when Stuver is available to play. In cases where he is not available, Jason Hunter may end up playing in the post on defense, which reduces the teams effectiveness to pressure the ball up top as well as losing some physicality under the basket.
"It's good to have a full roster moving forward," big man Kerry Hunter said after, "especially with me not being at 100%, with no one truly at 100% once these playoffs start. It's good to be able to go to your bench and get guys a breather for a few minutes. It really helps us in the second half when we can pressure the ball on D and push the pace on offense."
Schedules have yet to be posted for the official playoff schedule as of today and the team may be looking at another week of practice as the Easter holiday comes up this Sunday.
The PiR overall record for the year sits at 12-3 and recently won the Western Division of the BMRBL. They will have the top seed when playoffs begin in a week or two.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
A Bumpy Road to the Playoffs
The Price is Right have hopefully found their groove again beating Wacky Waver 48-34 last night in BRMBL action.
The team now stands at 8-3 on the year.
Yes, 8-3.
The last time I wrote the good guys held a fine 7-1 record, sitting a top the Eastern Division. Yet a two game losing streak, one of the longest in team franchise history, had the team reeling a bit coming into last nights game.
"It's different," coach Jason Hunter said during morning shoot around, "we aren't used to losing and we definitely aren't used to losing two in a row. We have been really sloppy the past few games and we come out extremely slow in the first half."
All of that holds true. During the two losses, the PiR scored only 14 and 17 points respectively, in the first half of those games. The team averages 61 points a game on the year, so that goes to show how much they need to push the tempo and score in the second half just to stay in games.
The team exploded for 54 points in that second half in a 74-71 loss versus Team Button, but could only account for an average 29 against We Got Buckets in the loss two weeks ago, falling 48-43.
The second half has been kind to the team over the season averaging a little over 42 points during that half through the past five games.
But the first half is another story. The good guys have only mustered 22.4 points per game in the first half over the past five games, which has put them behind heading into halftime three of those five games, with two of them coming in on losses. The team has dropped all three of their losses over the past six games this season.
"It's a bit of a slump, playing .500 ball," big man Kerry Hunter said during a radio interview this week, "most other teams would be happy playing that type of basketball. We definitely are not. Hopefully we can pull together a little streak here of good games heading into the off season."
If you had to tailor the offense around one player on the PiR offense, it would have to be leading scorer Brandon Hunter. He epitomizes what the offense has looked like over the past five games.
After last nights game (20 points, 12 rebounds), here is a look on how Hunter has fared in the two half's:
First half:
3P - 6/30 (20%)
2P - 5/21 (24%)
Total - 11/51 (22%)
Second half:
3P - 10/25 (40%)
2P - 12/24 (50%)
Total - 22/49 (45%)
When told this statistic, he could only shake his head, "It's an interesting stat line. It could be a matter of me getting comfortable, maybe getting some easier looks in the second half. Our endurance and ability to push the pace a bit in the second half gives everyone some easier baskets."
Another interesting stat from Hunter's line is this; if you take the last five shots that he has taken in these past five games, Hunter is shooting 48% from the floor (12/25). When it comes to needing a basket down the stretch, he just seems to come through.
"It's good to come away with a victory tonight," point guard Kyle Komer said after the 48-34 victory against Wacky Waver, "but the first half still needs to be addressed for us. We came out relatively flat again, turning the ball over and missing some easy baskets. Our defense has been stepping up, we just need to get the ball rolling sort of speak, in the first half of games."
The team finishes out the regular season next week against Darice, who had a record below .500 as of recent standings.
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Not Enough Ball to go Around?
There have been reports that some members of the PiR team have commented on shot selections, and the number of shots, during the two game losing streak.
Coach Jason Hunter was dismissive when asked about it a few days after their second consecutive loss, "You know, everyone wants to score. Everyone would love to step in and put up 10 to 20 shots a night, score ten to fifteen points on every given night, but it just doesn't happen that way."
Taking a look at the last five games, here is how the shot chart looks:
Brandon Hunter - 101 total, 21/g
Kyle Komer - 67 total, 17/g (4 games)
Jason Hunter - 44 total, 9/g
Kerry Hunter - 37 total, 8/g
Andy Kempf - 32 total, 7/g
Mike Petrilli - 26 total, 6/g
Ryan Stuver - 8 total, 3/g (3 games)
Obviously the ball is going to come out of the hands more often near the top with Brandon and Kyle leading the team in scoring. The ball is then as evenly distributed as possible amongst the remaining few members of the team, with only Ryan as an outlier, with a much smaller sample size.
"Would I love the chance to be a larger part of the offense, average 15 shots a night? Absolutely," coach Hunter continued during the teams radio program interview, "would Mike? Would Andy? I am sure Brandon would love the chance to go for another 10 touches as well. This is not an issue here. We have been struggling offensively more for our lack of urgency in the first half of games, being sloppy, turning the ball over. When we get our first half problems figured out, we will be tough to beat."
The team now stands at 8-3 on the year.
Yes, 8-3.
The last time I wrote the good guys held a fine 7-1 record, sitting a top the Eastern Division. Yet a two game losing streak, one of the longest in team franchise history, had the team reeling a bit coming into last nights game.
"It's different," coach Jason Hunter said during morning shoot around, "we aren't used to losing and we definitely aren't used to losing two in a row. We have been really sloppy the past few games and we come out extremely slow in the first half."
All of that holds true. During the two losses, the PiR scored only 14 and 17 points respectively, in the first half of those games. The team averages 61 points a game on the year, so that goes to show how much they need to push the tempo and score in the second half just to stay in games.
The team exploded for 54 points in that second half in a 74-71 loss versus Team Button, but could only account for an average 29 against We Got Buckets in the loss two weeks ago, falling 48-43.
The second half has been kind to the team over the season averaging a little over 42 points during that half through the past five games.
But the first half is another story. The good guys have only mustered 22.4 points per game in the first half over the past five games, which has put them behind heading into halftime three of those five games, with two of them coming in on losses. The team has dropped all three of their losses over the past six games this season.
"It's a bit of a slump, playing .500 ball," big man Kerry Hunter said during a radio interview this week, "most other teams would be happy playing that type of basketball. We definitely are not. Hopefully we can pull together a little streak here of good games heading into the off season."
If you had to tailor the offense around one player on the PiR offense, it would have to be leading scorer Brandon Hunter. He epitomizes what the offense has looked like over the past five games.
After last nights game (20 points, 12 rebounds), here is a look on how Hunter has fared in the two half's:
First half:
3P - 6/30 (20%)
2P - 5/21 (24%)
Total - 11/51 (22%)
Second half:
3P - 10/25 (40%)
2P - 12/24 (50%)
Total - 22/49 (45%)
When told this statistic, he could only shake his head, "It's an interesting stat line. It could be a matter of me getting comfortable, maybe getting some easier looks in the second half. Our endurance and ability to push the pace a bit in the second half gives everyone some easier baskets."
Another interesting stat from Hunter's line is this; if you take the last five shots that he has taken in these past five games, Hunter is shooting 48% from the floor (12/25). When it comes to needing a basket down the stretch, he just seems to come through.
"It's good to come away with a victory tonight," point guard Kyle Komer said after the 48-34 victory against Wacky Waver, "but the first half still needs to be addressed for us. We came out relatively flat again, turning the ball over and missing some easy baskets. Our defense has been stepping up, we just need to get the ball rolling sort of speak, in the first half of games."
The team finishes out the regular season next week against Darice, who had a record below .500 as of recent standings.
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Not Enough Ball to go Around?
There have been reports that some members of the PiR team have commented on shot selections, and the number of shots, during the two game losing streak.
Coach Jason Hunter was dismissive when asked about it a few days after their second consecutive loss, "You know, everyone wants to score. Everyone would love to step in and put up 10 to 20 shots a night, score ten to fifteen points on every given night, but it just doesn't happen that way."
Taking a look at the last five games, here is how the shot chart looks:
Brandon Hunter - 101 total, 21/g
Kyle Komer - 67 total, 17/g (4 games)
Jason Hunter - 44 total, 9/g
Kerry Hunter - 37 total, 8/g
Andy Kempf - 32 total, 7/g
Mike Petrilli - 26 total, 6/g
Ryan Stuver - 8 total, 3/g (3 games)
Obviously the ball is going to come out of the hands more often near the top with Brandon and Kyle leading the team in scoring. The ball is then as evenly distributed as possible amongst the remaining few members of the team, with only Ryan as an outlier, with a much smaller sample size.
"Would I love the chance to be a larger part of the offense, average 15 shots a night? Absolutely," coach Hunter continued during the teams radio program interview, "would Mike? Would Andy? I am sure Brandon would love the chance to go for another 10 touches as well. This is not an issue here. We have been struggling offensively more for our lack of urgency in the first half of games, being sloppy, turning the ball over. When we get our first half problems figured out, we will be tough to beat."
Monday, February 11, 2013
A Season, Though Not Completed, In Review
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.
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.
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.
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