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Down just 3 with 12 minutes to play!

Valiant effort from the youngsters, as the deficit was still just 3 with four minutes left, but we couldn't score much late and we faded towards a nine point loss, 86-77. (40638)

Surprisingly, the game came down mostly to free throws. We were just 2 for 8 while they were 11 for 21, and at least three times when they missed, they got the offensive rebound and layup. Very very very very infuriating.

But, we will accept this outcome and the pretty good +- in defeat going forward in the group.

McEntee playing C in patient of course the star here, going for 39 points on 17/46 shooting (5/12 from 3). I wished he put up more bombs instead of trying to drive on their C, but can't control such things! He was streaky with both hot and cold stretches during the game.

Next up is Estonia and a must win game.

Last edited by U21 CAN Cletus at 1/9/2017 3:37:34 PM

You played a great and smart game yesterday. It was really close until the end and we had to give our best to beat you.

I am pretty sure that you can beat Esti, Senegal and even Taiwan and make the 2nd round with a 2-1, so that you are in a good place to fight for the medalls. The key will be to get some of your best players back in shape an to keep on playing well your cards in every game.

Congrats and good luck!!

Thanks mate. I'm sure when I tell you the skills of that lineup I made you'll be pretty surprised. (after season is over if you want)

Sure! Good luck in the next games. Go Canada!!!

A pretty good 18 year old PF is likely up for sale soon.
Enzo Poletti (40868795)
Contact manager habs19 (25101) if you're interested in a PF trainee who's been getting OD so far this season.

Yes and I'm looking for a young PG to train with McNamara.

Canada with the narrow 89-85 win today over Estonia. (40642)

When I prepared a lineup and GDP for LI and saw they didn't (but at least went PTB) I was quite worried for a loss here. I went with a little less OD in places for higher ID and used both GDP guesses.

The team ratings, PP100, and player ratings all show a loss here, so we must be thankful for this result from the GE.

We did take 20 less shots and make 1 more, and again the free throw line was key. We were 19/32 while they were 13/20. Also our 19 assists to their 12 stand out to me, indicated we won the tactical game.

20 year old Beiguo is making quite the name for himself at this season's worlds, coming away with another game MVP award. 27 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists making up for the 6 turnovers he accumulated.

Kudos as well to 2 other players this game.

Metzger (called up this week), who I gave the PG start to this week. Serviceable outing for him with 6/8 shooting, 6 assists, and a great defensive effort in holding the other PG to 4/18 shooting and 4 assists.

Edwards, again getting work done despite less than star skills, but a usable skillset able to be used at different positions. This time at SF shooting nearly 50% and bringing down 8 boards while holding his counterpart to 3/14 shooting.

Finally, it cannot go without mentioning the effort our bench put in. This is a testament to our team depth while lacking outright superstar players this season. Our bench, with minutes of 7, 8, 9, 12, 9 brought forth +/- values of +3, +7, +9, +14, and +12. We would not have won the game if we didn't outplay their bench so fantastically.

So, co-game MVPs to all our 2nd unit: McNamara, McEntee, Rudolph, Beauchamp (called up this week), Janiga.

With wins over Estonia and Ukraine (who I perceived to be our competition to get 4th in the group), this might already put us into the next round. Unlike last worlds, allowing us to carry a win into the next round.

With a game vs Senegal next week, we can really do ourselves a favor with another win. Or do we go TIE to save enthusiasm for next round, but risk the dreaded TIE vs CRU loss? Senegal has TIE'd every game and might be targeting Canada to use all that saved up effort on.

We'll see...

Last edited by U21 CAN Cletus at 1/16/2017 5:37:26 PM

Well, you can look at my managerial record and probably guess that I would go all in (TIE) :D
It didnt end well, but for a second there was a chance that we would get to the Worlds semis. That tournament is my biggest regret in the game to this date :/
Had tsp roughly 20 less on each position than most teams and could have medaled with bit more luck

Our 2 biggest bigs continue with GS 7. One is overplayed every week, one is underplayed every week.
Eventually this is going to bite us.

There's bad news and then there's bad news.

1) TIE vs CRU
2) Edwards injured.
3) 14 TOs and down 9 at half.
4) Estonia tied with Spain at half.
5) Ukraine up at half vs Taiwan.

Ummm.....

edit: Spain and Taiwan won comfortably so it's all good.

Last edited by U21 CAN Cletus at 1/23/2017 3:09:27 PM