Scouting Report: Montana State Bobcats
Kentucky Basketball Scouting Report
Opponent: Montana State University Date: 11/23/14
General- Hungry, hard-working team still searching for their first victory.
- Multiple perimeter players that can really shoot from 3.
- Pretty experienced group with a splash of young talent.
- Lost to Grand Canyon 61-45.
Colbert can really stuff the stat sheet for the Bobcats.[/caption]
Colbert is playmaking guard who can really shoot it from beyond the arc. He has had a great career already for the Bobcats and has had a very good start to his junior campaign averaging about 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists per game.
#3 G Michael Dison: 5’9’’ 160 SR.
He is one of four Bobcats players who are averaging in double-figures so far this season. Dison is obviously small, but makes up for it with his all-around scoring ability. He can play either guard position and is a pesky defender.
#0 G Zach Green: 6’4’’ 195 FR.
Green is a true freshman who has started the first four games for the Bobcats, but may have lost his starting spot after the big game Stephan Holm had earlier this week. Green has pretty good size on the perimeter and is a good athlete. Not overly aggressive offensively, more of a slasher and offensive rebounder.
#34 F Danny Robison: 6’8’’ 225 JR.
He is a skilled stretch-4 who is leading the Bobcats in scoring through their first 4 games at 12 points per game. He also pulls down a team-leading 5.5 rebounds per game. He can really shoot it from beyond the arc, we must take away his catch-and-shoot 3’s.
#2 C Blake Brumwell: 6’7’’ 250 SR.
A very physical, but undersized presence on the low block. Brumwell is a very hard worker and uses his strength to bang around down low with taller players. He is averaging around 5 points and 4 rebounds per game.
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#1 G Stephan Holm: 6’3’’ 175 SO.
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Holm went for 20 points off the bench in their last game.[/caption]
Holm is very versatile offensive player who exploded off the bench for 5 3’s and 20 points in their last game against Cal State Northridge. He is now averaging just over 12 points per game and has attempted 30 3-pointers in just 4 games.
#24 F Eric Norman: 6’9’’ 220 SR.
Norman provides some size and experience off the bench for the Bobcats. He has the skill to play on the perimeter and the size to work down low, but is probably more comfortable outside. He is a good 3-point shooter and offensive rebounder.
#13 F Terrell Brown: 6’4’’ 200 JR.
Brown is extremely athletic and can shoot the 3 ball. His athleticism and strength allows him to be a very good rebounder for his size as well.
Keys to the Game
- Dominate the paint. Once again, taking advantage of a huge mismatch in size and athleticism will be crucial for the ‘Cats. UK’s big men should be able to have their way down low.
- Contest 3-point shots. The Bobcats have a number of guys who can shoot it from the perimeter, and a couple can really get going (Holm, Robison, and Colbert). If we can turn catch-and-shoot 3’s into contest 2’s it should be an easy victory.
- Strong start. After another slow start against BU, it would be great to see the Wildcats jump out and put Montana State away early. Luckily, in both slow starts so far this season we have gotten everything rolling and still won comfortably. One way or another, tonight’s game should be a big win for Kentucky.
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