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2/21/2023 5:36 pm  #1


Game Thread - La Salle University Explorers

7:00pm EST tip on Wednesday 02/22/2023 at the Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia, PA

Per KenPom (363 D-1 Teams):
Dukes #106 (18-9; 8-6 A-10) vs La Salle Explorers #220 (13-14;  7-7 A-10)
Game prediction: Dukes win by 3, 74-71 - Dukes with a 63% probability of a win.
https://kenpom.com/gameprep.php?g=5074

Per Haslametrics:
Dukes #88 vs La Salle #210
Game prediction:  Dukes win by 6, 73.97-67.68
https://haslametrics.com/preview.php?yr=&tid1=4391&tid2=4673&neut=0

Betting line: Dukes are 1½ point favorites; Over/Under 143½
Duquesne 16-11 Against the Spread: La Salle 16-10-1 ATS

Duquesne Game Notes: https://goduquesne.com/news/2023/2/21/mens-basketball-preview-duquesne-at-la-salle.aspx
La Salle Game Notes: https://goexplorers.com/news/2023/2/21/mens-basketball-explorers-to-face-off-against-duquesne-in-pivotal-a-10-clash.aspx

Sports Reference College Basketball Team Pages:
Duquesne: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/duquesne/men/2023.html
La Salle: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/la-salle/men/2023.html

Dukes KenPom Best Wins: VCU (82); Indiana St. (92); Colgate (114); UCSB (121); DePaul (144); George Mason (150); Ball St. (153)
Dukes KenPom Worst Losses: New Mexico St (185); UMass (182); St. Bonaventure (178); Richmond (157); Fordham (137); Marshall (78); Dayton (69) 
La Salle KenPom Best Wins: Penn (132); Richmond (157); St. Bonaventure (178); UMass-2 (182); Saint Joseph's (193)
La Salle KenPom Worst Losses: Lafayette (271); Rhode Island (229); Drexel (211); Georgetown (203); Saint Joseph's (193)

Shooting Percentage Offense/Defense (per KenPom)
Dukes 3 Point:  Offense 37.3%, 32 in D-1; Defense 34.5%, 210 in D-1
La Salle 3 Point:  Offense 33.9%, 194 in D-1; Defense 34.4%, 203 in D-1
Dukes 2 Point:  Offense 48.2%, 260 in D-1; Defense 48.1%, 88 in D-1
La Salle 2 Point:  Offense 46.7%, 314 in D-1; Defense 49.6%, 164 in D-1
Dukes FT:  Offense 68.7%, 283 in D-1; Defense 68.1%, 36 in D-1
La Salle FT:  Offense 69.2%, 272 in D-1; Defense 70.3%, 120 in D-1

Points per Possession and Number of Possessions (per KenPom)
La Salle Adj Offense Efficiency - 102.6; 227 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Defense Efficiency - 102.5; 117 in D-1
La Salle Adj Defense Efficiency - 106.4; 208 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Offense Efficiency - 108.5; 107 in D-1
La Salle Adj Tempo - 68.0; 158 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Tempo - 68.5; 138 in D-1

Miscellaneous (per KenPom)
D-1 Experience - La Salle 1.96 yrs; 170 in D-1; Dukes 2.12 yrs; 139 in D-1
Average Height - La Salle 76.3"; 315 in D-1; Dukes 76.0"; 331 in D-1

 

2/22/2023 6:19 pm  #2


Re: Game Thread - La Salle University Explorers

Facts:  We need to win a minimum of 4 more games to have a "chance" for the NIT...and who knows if that will do it. Those are facts.

-The only way we will get into the NCAA is if we win the tournament - another Fact.
-Yes, Duquesne has been competitive this year, but we still haven't been to the NIT/NCAA in a very, very long time.  We get there - awesome.  We don't - well, Dambrot still hasn't met that goal.  But I am going to think positively and I believe we will win at least 4 more games...at least.  Go Dukes!

 

2/22/2023 6:31 pm  #3


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Hmmm, 3 more wins might do the trick for the NIT. As I mentioned in another thread, no A10 team with at least 21 wins has ever not made the NIT. But yeah, I'd feel a lot more confident with four more. Sweep these last two home games, split the two road games, get at least one win in Brooklyn and I'd feel pretty good about our NIT chances. But why stop there. If you want to think positively, the conference tournament should be wide open and the Dukes have at various times this season looked good enough to beat any team in the league.

Last edited by DennisC91 (2/22/2023 6:32 pm)

 

2/22/2023 7:49 pm  #4


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Maybe play a bit of defense, might help.  IDK, just a crazy thought.

 

2/22/2023 7:50 pm  #5


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Yuk - Too many turnovers!!!

 

2/22/2023 7:51 pm  #6


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POW! Another candidate for most-annoying announcer.

 

2/22/2023 7:54 pm  #7


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Doing a much better job in the paint defensively, and they are making us pay from the 3-line. Find the balance Dukes! Also, they sure shot a lot of free throws in that half, two fouls on all of our guards except for Rozier. We have a clear advantage inside, just need to stay composed and aware when they send the double.

 

2/22/2023 8:01 pm  #8


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CityDuke wrote:

Doing a much better job in the paint defensively, and they are making us pay from the 3-line. Find the balance Dukes! Also, they sure shot a lot of free throws in that half, two fouls on all of our guards except for Rozier. We have a clear advantage inside, just need to stay composed and aware when they send the double.

Exactly, clear advantage inside. The bigs need to be careful with there fouls but get the ball to Rotroff, Reece and Williams. Get Dixon in the game... he would thrive here. We were pushing the ball up the court super fast with long passes early in the game and it seemed to work so I'd like to see if we can find Reece or Dixon in transition more.

 

2/22/2023 8:10 pm  #9


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Espn+ on xfinity has no games listed.  Watching on phone.   Anyone else having that issue?   I restarted everyting and still nada.

 

2/22/2023 8:12 pm  #10


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applecorps wrote:

POW! Another candidate for most-annoying announcer.

These announcers highlight my utter detestitude for LaSalle

 

2/22/2023 8:13 pm  #11


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townsonkid wrote:

Espn+ on xfinity has no games listed.  Watching on phone.   Anyone else having that issue?   I restarted everyting and still nada.

Same issue

Same workaround

 

2/22/2023 8:20 pm  #12


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Decent start to the half.

 

2/22/2023 8:28 pm  #13


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A10 refs really need to stop rewarding these flops in the post. What a joke. It’s a disgrace to the game.

 

2/22/2023 8:30 pm  #14


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Espn+ sucking tonight.
 

 

2/22/2023 8:31 pm  #15


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Full court pass to Dae Dae in transition who dishes it to a crashing Rotroff who gets fouled. That's what I'm talking about.

 

2/22/2023 8:34 pm  #16


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Up 12 don't go into a shell.

 

2/22/2023 8:41 pm  #17


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This is one of the worst officiated games I have seen in a while. Both directions. Really destroying what would have been a pretty fun game between two exciting teams.

 

2/22/2023 8:45 pm  #18


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Williams bricks a free throw so he says I might as well throw up a 3 while I'm hot.

 

2/22/2023 9:00 pm  #19


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Reese a beast tonight.

 

2/22/2023 9:00 pm  #20


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What an amazing game, especially the second half, for our big men.

 

2/22/2023 9:05 pm  #21


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Reece and Williams got us the points needed.  When grant and clark sat with 4 fouls i thought we might be in trouble but rozier and brewer got it done.   Nice road win!   Come on home guys!!!

Will LaSalle ever leave that high school gym?   I though i read they were upgrading.  I hope for their fans sake they do, that place is depressing.

Last edited by townsonkid (2/22/2023 9:09 pm)

 

2/22/2023 9:07 pm  #22


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Great win on the road. Reese !!!

 

2/22/2023 9:09 pm  #23


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Great game by our bigs as many have mentioned. How about 6 assists from Williams! That alone shows his development throughout this season. When his inside game is flowing and he is able to see the floor and pass out of the post like that, he is a very very tough player for teams to deal with. Good win on the road. Time for the Davidson Wildcats who seem to have found their way as of late. Go Dukes!

 

2/22/2023 9:10 pm  #24


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Reece's athleticism was awesome tonight. Great work all around by the frontcourt, dominating the game. 

 

2/22/2023 9:24 pm  #25


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POW…Worse announcers in A10. Lasalle sub high school gym. A10 should start demanding a commitment. Nice job by the coaching staff & players. POW Go dukes

 

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