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
Friday, February 8, 2013
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.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Some Good, Bad, and Ugly as RiR move to 3-2
Since we last spoke, the Price is Right has won one and lost one in their shortened Fall series in Brunswick.
Where should we start?
The Good
- The team is shooting 35% from three point range in 5 games which is one of the highest marks in team history. Leading the way is coach/captain Jason Hunter who is hitting a staggering 54% of his chucks from back there. He has been around a 30% shooter from deep over the past few years.
- Brandon Hunter is finally starting to find his game. B. Hunter was 5/8 from inside the arc in the loss this week vs. Old and Slow. He had 25 points and again made all of his free throws. He is shooting 73% from the line this season and the team again is shooting a team record high 64%. Hunter has also begun to slowly find some range from deep as he has increased his 3P% this year from the mid-20s to 32% over the past few games.
- Kyle Komer has been a great add. Komer has been running the point more often than not and also adding speed and quickness to the top of the 2-3 zone. With Pat Cripple being out for the near and long future, Komer has not only filled his shoes, but added another dynamic which the team has never had: the ability to get to the bucket and run an offense. Komer is shooting 50% from inside of three and has made 12/18 free throw attempts while averaging over 10 points a game (10.5).
- Andy Kempf returned...briefly. Andy Kempf saw his first action with the team this past Monday and started where he left off last year, grabbing 12 boards and adding 6 points. He will help solidify the inside of the 2-3 zone moving forward and provides a great body for screens on the offensive end.
- The team beat its bitter rival Boston Road last Monday 64-63. Boston Road has been the team that has always put the stop to PiR's winning ways, but the team found a way to win last week. The team had a team high 20 free throws and made 15 of them (75%) which really helped control the offensive end. Always undersized, Jason Hunter ended up playing the post position in the 2-3 zone and recorded 5 rebounds. The 2-3 zone again did its job and kept the opposition out of the key and caused turnovers and fast breaks. It was a great rebound win after losing to Boston Road in the championship last season
The Bad
- The team did lose this past Monday to Old and Slow 70-58 as injuries again have become a mainstay as the teams weakness. Not only was the team without Ryan Stuver (D-league stint), Mike Petrilli (illness), Rob Cruise (illness), and Kyle Knapik (D-league stint), but Kyle Komer had suffered and broken thumb in the game against Boston Road and was battling injured all night long. The PiR signed a 10-dayer to help fill the void, but it was not enough down the stretch. Team chemistry becomes and issue at these points.
The Ugly
- Big man Kerry Hunter's finger. During the loss this Monday, not only did Kerry bang his head after a "possession charge-block" no-call, he also tore ligaments in his middle finger, leaving it awkwardly bent during the second half. The team has now official listed him as "out" and has around a 6-8 week recovery coming up leaving the team even smaller than it was before. The team plans on calling up Ryan Stuver this week to play in the game Monday but is still determining if they want Kyle Knapik as well. The team is still also monitoring Petrilli and Cruise as they recover from their illnesses.
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The team will host The Metro Stars who they were defeated by earlier this season at 9:10 this coming Monday. It will be the final game of the Fall season before the league is broadened to the 14 team Winter league. The PiR will likely battle again for the Division II crown, where they came up one game short of winning the championship last season.
Where should we start?
The Good
- The team is shooting 35% from three point range in 5 games which is one of the highest marks in team history. Leading the way is coach/captain Jason Hunter who is hitting a staggering 54% of his chucks from back there. He has been around a 30% shooter from deep over the past few years.
- Brandon Hunter is finally starting to find his game. B. Hunter was 5/8 from inside the arc in the loss this week vs. Old and Slow. He had 25 points and again made all of his free throws. He is shooting 73% from the line this season and the team again is shooting a team record high 64%. Hunter has also begun to slowly find some range from deep as he has increased his 3P% this year from the mid-20s to 32% over the past few games.
- Kyle Komer has been a great add. Komer has been running the point more often than not and also adding speed and quickness to the top of the 2-3 zone. With Pat Cripple being out for the near and long future, Komer has not only filled his shoes, but added another dynamic which the team has never had: the ability to get to the bucket and run an offense. Komer is shooting 50% from inside of three and has made 12/18 free throw attempts while averaging over 10 points a game (10.5).
- Andy Kempf returned...briefly. Andy Kempf saw his first action with the team this past Monday and started where he left off last year, grabbing 12 boards and adding 6 points. He will help solidify the inside of the 2-3 zone moving forward and provides a great body for screens on the offensive end.
- The team beat its bitter rival Boston Road last Monday 64-63. Boston Road has been the team that has always put the stop to PiR's winning ways, but the team found a way to win last week. The team had a team high 20 free throws and made 15 of them (75%) which really helped control the offensive end. Always undersized, Jason Hunter ended up playing the post position in the 2-3 zone and recorded 5 rebounds. The 2-3 zone again did its job and kept the opposition out of the key and caused turnovers and fast breaks. It was a great rebound win after losing to Boston Road in the championship last season
The Bad
- The team did lose this past Monday to Old and Slow 70-58 as injuries again have become a mainstay as the teams weakness. Not only was the team without Ryan Stuver (D-league stint), Mike Petrilli (illness), Rob Cruise (illness), and Kyle Knapik (D-league stint), but Kyle Komer had suffered and broken thumb in the game against Boston Road and was battling injured all night long. The PiR signed a 10-dayer to help fill the void, but it was not enough down the stretch. Team chemistry becomes and issue at these points.
The Ugly
- Big man Kerry Hunter's finger. During the loss this Monday, not only did Kerry bang his head after a "possession charge-block" no-call, he also tore ligaments in his middle finger, leaving it awkwardly bent during the second half. The team has now official listed him as "out" and has around a 6-8 week recovery coming up leaving the team even smaller than it was before. The team plans on calling up Ryan Stuver this week to play in the game Monday but is still determining if they want Kyle Knapik as well. The team is still also monitoring Petrilli and Cruise as they recover from their illnesses.
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The team will host The Metro Stars who they were defeated by earlier this season at 9:10 this coming Monday. It will be the final game of the Fall season before the league is broadened to the 14 team Winter league. The PiR will likely battle again for the Division II crown, where they came up one game short of winning the championship last season.
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