Scouting the Cru

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Apr 03, 2013

We asked coaches who have seen Mary Hardin-Baylor play this season to weigh in on the Cru. Here's what they said:

How to beat Mary Hardin-Baylor

UMHB is a very gritty and athletic team. Defensively you need to limit their transition opportunities as well as penetration. It really comes down to knowing their personnel, keeping them out of the paint, and not allowing them to make a living on the offensive glass. Rebounds are a premium against this team.  

On the offensive end UMHB mainly plays a sagging man-to-man defense, however they are quick recovering to the ball and don't give you a lot of time to shoot. Ball movement is key to taking/making shots.

UMHB has really come together as a team throughout the course of the season. They have a never-say-die mentality.

Starters

3 Thomas Orr
6-5 Sr. W

  • High volume shooter first: Find early, hand up
  • Athletic lefty driver second: Force right
  • Will post smaller guards: Left hook or turnaround jumper
  • He is not afraid to shoot the big shot.

11 Brian Todd
6-4 Sr. W

  • Physical, very strong
  • Drives from the perimeter (only a handful of 3’s this year)
  • Likes to attack right.
  • Box out: He scores a lot off of putbacks.

21 James Allen
6-0 Jr. G

  • Playmaker: Pick and roll and in transition
  • Pick up early in transition
  • Drives/finishes left: Guard your yard
  • Have a hand up because he is a willing shooter.

22 Kitrick Bell
6-4 Jr. F

  • Very quick and physical undersized post.
  • No duck-ins: Don't give up space.
  • Strong right-hand driver from mid-range/perimeter
  • Box out: He is a beast on the glass.

33 Cory Meals
6-5 Sr. W

  • Biggest 3-point shooter (more than 50% of shots)
  • Will pick and pop at the 4 spot
  • Quick recovery to take away his 3-point looks
  • Force him to play off bounce.

Key reserves

5 Antonie Chaney
5-9 Jr. G

  • Backup Combo Guard
  • Is quick off the bounce, but will also shoot the 3.
  • Limit penetration, play straight up.

4 Layton Zinsmeister
5-11 Fr. G

  • Backup point guard
  • Mainly a facilitator who has stepped up lately on the offensive end
  • Willing 3-point shooter who will drive to pass

40 Russell Green
6-7 Fr. C

  • Backup post
  • Likes to go left shoulder in the post
  • Capable jump shooter out to 15 feet
  • One point, three rebounds in 22 minutes in Salem