The NC-Double-Eh Schedule - Nov. 10

by rbala on Nov 10, 2010 4:30 PM EST in Can Ball

A big game tonight early pitting the Texas duo of Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson against Louisiana Tech and thier former Grassroots teammate Olu Ashoalu ...

Louisiana Tech vs. Texas - 8pm

This game is a huge one early for not only Ashoalu and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, but for Canadian basketball fans. Cory and Tristan are taking on one of the first Canadians in recent memory to make a huge splash in the high school ranks in Ashoalu. Olu had been ranked by most scouting services since he was 14 playing in Atlanta and then in Texas and likely may have paved the way for Thompson and Joseph to do what they did in high school.

Olu is the elder statesman between the three of them and this will be his Bulldog team with the departures of seniors Magnum Rolle and Kyle Gibson. He's a junior now and his game has always been in the paint despite him being more a natural wing player. If Olu stays in the frontcourt for this game, Thompson should be matched up with him on defense and this will be an interesting one to see.

Of course, Cory and Tristan will have their time to shine tonight too. Coming off good debuts Monday against Navy should give them a confidence boost, especially since they are playing at home. Expect Cory to start again and Tristan to be the first player off the bench. Thompson scored 12 pts and grabbed 7 rbs in 25 minutes on Monday and you can expect to see more of that kind of performance tonight.

For those of you at home, try to link to the game here, here or here. Big shout to Ryan Kelly, Crown Magazine and Louisiana Tech's Patick Walsh for sending over some links.

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Thanks for the links!!!

by HDave on Nov 10, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Half-Time

All three having a good first half. Love it

by raptor rabid on Nov 10, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions

Announcers gushing about CJ and TT then Asholau gets props.

by raptor rabid on Nov 10, 2010 10:38 PM EST reply actions

Tristan Thompson is an absolute beast

by HDave on Nov 10, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions

Beast is exactly what I was thinking!!

Man it was nice to watch a game and not walk away disappointed. Forget the Raps, Hook’em!

by raptor rabid on Nov 10, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions

Ray, I got a good link for you.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2010-11-10-findlay-prep-texas-recruiting-notes_N.htm

by raptor rabid on Nov 10, 2010 11:20 PM EST reply actions

Thanks

I’m going to use that link in tomorrow’s Canadian Content.

Watching all three guys tonight was great! All of them played well in their situations and yes, Thompson is an absolute beast! In a year or two, he may be in Aldridge territory when it comes to the NBA Draft.

Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com

by rbala on Nov 11, 2010 12:01 AM EST up reply actions

Cory really impressed me

I’m not worried about his shot because we know he can stroke it. That’ll start going down soon. The thing I liked about him is the way he plays within himself and the system. He battles hard for boards, seems to have quick hands, and is a good distributor. Like what I see from him too. Olu is a beast as we all knew he would be.

by HDave on Nov 11, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

I love how he seems to be such a leader already on that team. Jacking everybody up, running to the sidelines to point something out to the coach. I loved it when the announcers said how CJ and TT put on their practice gear right after the navy game, because they were upset about how bad they had played, lol.

by raptor rabid on Nov 11, 2010 12:10 AM EST reply actions

that was a great comment ...

Those kids just work, period. And I know we hear about guys that live in the gym but these guys might actually LIVE in the gym if they had the option.

I like what you mentioned about Cory RR. He will never seem to be that guy that just starts jacking up shots. As HDave said, we know he can shoot and he really doesn’t need to do a whole lot of that on this Texas team. BTW, the can BOTH PLAY DEFENSE at this level, Cory more one on one than Thompson right now but Tristan is a great help defender. Maybe he should talk to Bargs about that, LOL.

There will be nothing but big things coming from these Horns all season.

Ray Bala
CANadian BasketBALL Report
on www.raptorhq.com

by rbala on Nov 11, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions