1)Last real game of season--- Consolation game versus Turkey
We knew they'd be tough and they were. I was surprised they matched our enthusiasm. Clearly they are great, they mopped the floor with a good Pilipinas in the 1st round of the playoffs. Besides the 2nd quarter, it was a really good game. 53-47 in rebounds, not bad. Ball movement played a huge role in this game. WE had a bad assists to turnover ratio (14-6)... whereas they had a 28/8 ratio... Free throw shooting was nice at 20-23... and old guy burimenko who might have seen his last national team game, played great with 19 points off the bench.
2)Scrimmage #1 - Ecuador
It came together last minute but it was a good game for our offense. New face Inclimona, who is auditioning for a gig next year, lit the lamp several times en route to 25 points on 10-15 shooting. The bench and the rest of our depth took over from there. 131-87... not bad .. too bad it's scrimmage .
Major scouting about to start. Thanks for all the support this term. I've felt very welcomed and supported and I appreciate that. I know that I was not a first choice for some of you, and may not have won if another homegrown coach had run last election but I enjoyed it no matter how I got here. I would like to try one more term but understand if some of you may not support that. I gave it my all and have some things to improve, but definitely gave it a good run, especially in the Americas last year..
Cheers