Georgetown is No Match for UConn - NetScouts Basketball

Washington, D.C. – Coming off an 11-game successful streak, UConn confronted off towards Georgetown, and the top-ranked Huskies emerged victorious with a convincing rating of 89-64. Alex Karaban led the cost for UConn, scoring 25 factors and showcasing spectacular expertise on each ends of the court docket.

The Huskies dominated from the beginning, constructing substantial leads with runs of 9-0 and 11-0 inside the first 10 minutes of play. At halftime, UConn held a commanding 52-28 lead, taking pictures a formidable 63% from the sphere, together with 75% on 2-pointers. Georgetown struggled to maintain up, taking pictures solely 35% from the sphere within the first half. UConn’s offensive prowess prolonged to the paint, the place they outscored Georgetown 48-24. Georgetown’s main scorer Jayden Epps was restricted to only 4 factors—properly beneath his common. Dontrez Kinds led the Hoyas with 23 factors and 6 boards. UConn’s Donovan Clingan showcased his versatility on the court docket although he completed with solely 4 factors, he did add 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Stephon Fort completed with 17 factors and three rebounds.

UConn’s Karaban was impactful from opening faucet. He made 10 out of 14 field-goal makes an attempt, ending with a 71% taking pictures share. 17 of his factors got here within the first half. He additionally linked on 4 out of seven three-point makes an attempt. His sport is silky easy and primarily based on excessive IQ. He picks his spots and performs a affected person sport. I used to be impressed along with his versatility, he put his again to the basket and put the ball on the ground. He’s additionally not afraid to go within the paint and take contact, he’s very poised. Fort confirmed his athleticism and shot very properly from the ground, making eight of 11 pictures. Fort possesses the coveted dimension that NBA groups search, he matches the mildew of a jumbo guard or a wing with guard expertise. He can play as an off-ball guard, wing, and even slot in on the 4. Fort has good physique management and has good coordination that enables him to vary course. He excels in mid-range pictures, changing powerful off-balance makes an attempt. His perimeter sport is spectacular, with a easy deal with creating area for jumpers. Though not an elite three-point shooter he did make one in every of two makes an attempt.

UConn’s Clingan had an attention-grabbing sport. He had a poor taking pictures efficiency, however he didn’t need to do a lot. The sport was out of hand very early on. He does run up and down the ground properly after his damage. He units lots of picks and screens and is a strong roll man. He did an incredible job on the defensive aspect of the ball, defending the rim with 4 blocks. Clingan stands out along with his immense dimension, however I feel his conditioning and productiveness will bode properly for him within the subsequent degree.

Georgetown’s Dontrez Kinds scored 23 factors. He was very assertive and environment friendly from the ground, taking pictures 50% subject purpose share. He additionally chipped in three pictures from past the arc, one factor I seen he’s improved is his taking pictures type. Earlier within the season, he would shoot from the perimeter, however he didn’t have sufficient carry on his jumper. Now he’s leaping excessive sufficient to present his perimeter pictures a greater likelihood to attach.

The Hoyas are actually 8-15 on the season, whereas UConn is on a 12 sport successful streak now, going 22-2 on the season, persevering with a dominant 12 months. 

This text was written by Kenneth Moore, a correspondent and scout for NetScouts Basketball. You’ll be able to comply with us on Facebook, or on twitter.

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