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1/10/2023 5:12 pm  #1


Game Thread - Saint Joseph's University Hawks (A)

7:00pm EST tip on Wednesday 01/11/2023 at the Hagan Arena, Philadelphia, PA

Per KenPom (363 D-1 Teams):
Dukes #114 (12-5; 2-2 A10) vs Saint Joseph's Hawks #230 (6-9; 0-3 A-10)
Game prediction: Dukes win by 3, 74-71 - Dukes with a 62% probability of a win.
https://kenpom.com/gameprep.php?g=3047

Per Haslametrics:
Dukes #98 vs Saint Joseph's #217
Game prediction:  Dukes win by 5, 74.12-69.23
https://haslametrics.com/preview.php?yr=&tid1=4391&tid2=5229&neut=0

Betting line: Dukes are 3 point favorites; Over/Under 144
Duquesne 10-7 Against the Spread: Saint Joseph's 7-8 ATS

Duquesne Game Notes: https://goduquesne.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-preview-duquesne-at-saint-joseph-s.aspx
Saint Joseph's Game Notes: https://sjuhawks.com/news/2023/1/10/mens-basketball-set-to-host-duquesne-on-wednesday.aspx

Sports Reference College Basketball Team Pages:
Duquesne:  https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/duquesne/2023.html
Saint Joseph's:  https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/saint-josephs/2023.html

Dukes KenPom Best Wins: UCSB (97); Indiana St. (107); VCU (112); Colgate (113); Ball State (139)
Dukes KenPom Worst Losses: New Mexico St (153); Richmond (102); Marshall (82); Dayton (55); Kentucky (25) 
Saint Joseph's KenPom Best Wins: Penn (148); Lafayette (284); Albany (318)
Saint Joseph's KenPom Worst Losses: Fairleigh Dickinson (315); Fordham (178); South Florida (176)

Shooting Percentage Offense/Defense (per KenPom)
Dukes 3 Point:  Offense 37.0%, 45 in D-1; Defense 35.2%, 258 in D-1
Saint Joseph's 3 Point:  Offense 32.6%, 228 in D-1; Defense 33.6%, 182 in D-1
Dukes 2 Point:  Offense 48.6%, 233 in D-1; Defense 47.3%, 97 in D-1
Saint Joseph's 2 Point:  Offense 48.1%, 255 in D-1; Defense 51.9%, 253 in D-1
Dukes FT:  Offense 69.0%, 243 in D-1; Defense 70.6%, 174 in D-1
Saint Joseph's FT:  Offense 68.4%, 260 in D-1; Defense 69.6%, 132 in D-1

Points per Possession and Number of Possessions (per KenPom)
Saint Joseph's Adj Offense Efficiency - 99.6; 238 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Defense Efficiency - 103.4; 193 in D-1
Saint Joseph's Adj Defense Efficiency - 104.1; 213 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Offense Efficiency - 108.6; 64 in D-1
Saint Joseph's Adj Tempo - 69.5; 85 in D-1 vs Dukes Adj Tempo - 66.9; 228 in D-1

Miscellaneous (per KenPom)
D-1 Experience - Saint Joseph's 1.59 yrs; 246 in D-1; Dukes 2.08 yrs; 145 in D-1
Average Height - Saint Joseph's 77.1"; 172 in D-1; Dukes 76.2"; 317 in D-1

 

1/10/2023 5:40 pm  #2


Re: Game Thread - Saint Joseph's University Hawks (A)

St. Joseph’s played a tough non conference schedule. Very competitive against Houston, Villanova & Temple. Billy Lange, head coach, was an assistant for the sixers & Wrights Villanova team. Yes St. Joes 0-3 in A10 but at home & a coaching advantage I have some concerns. Kudos to Dambrot in regard to his recruiting via the portal but situational basketball I harbor some major concerns. Hopefully, the Dukes come out & overwhelm the Philadelphia Joeys. Go Dukes.

Last edited by Ironduke81 (1/10/2023 5:42 pm)

 

1/11/2023 9:29 am  #3


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1/11/2023 9:46 am  #4


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Actually some good insight.  Sounds like Q got benched for bad practices as did Matus in the early A-10 games.  I like both players but Q was not looking sharp the last time out and gunning too much for my liking  - I'm glad he got benched in Richmond.  I hope he's the type of kid who will respond well to that type of coaching.  Matus seems to have done so.

I don't like the way KD skirted the Reece fouls question.   Just tell us what happened?  Who's book?  Did Dukes coaches have the foul count wrong?  Was the foul count wrong at the scorer's table or on the screens?  Unless he was told a different number from the scorer's table than the true number he needs to say, "I can't screw that up - that's on me.  I needed to get Joe out of the game when he has 4 fouls."   Or say. "The refs told me the wrong number."  

Sounds like Tre will be back.  We really missed him in Richmond down the stretch.  When the Dukes can't score for an extended period of time, I want the ball in Tre's hands down low.  For my money, that's our best chance at a basket to break out of a drought.
 

 

1/11/2023 10:54 am  #5


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They better come out fired up tonight and keep it up for 40 minutes.   This game is winnable if they stay on point. 

 

1/11/2023 11:25 am  #6


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townsonkid wrote:

They better come out fired up tonight and keep it up for 40 minutes.   This game is winnable if they stay on point. 

St Joe's is likely the worst teamin the A-10.  I know it's on the road but if we lose this one we are not a top 7 or 8 team in the league.  Good teams roll into St Joe's gym and blow their doors off.  I was at the St. Joe's game in Philly last year actually.  We can't have a replay of THAT mess.
 

 

1/11/2023 12:02 pm  #7


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IDK, St Lou beat them by 5, Villanova by 7.   This wont be easy.   I deleted last year from my memory :-)

 

1/11/2023 1:54 pm  #8


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Hopefully we don’t get stuck with a ref who is calling his 2nd D-1 game of the year (like we did at Richmond). Shame on the A-10.

     Thread Starter
 

1/11/2023 5:15 pm  #9


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Even counting our two conference losses, we come into this one playing pretty well. The Hawks are stumbling after finishing the non-conference season pretty well. The matchup seems to be in our favor too. Last year  in their gym was ugly, but we've held our own on the road this year despite being 0-3. We need to bounce back from the Richmond loss and I think we will. Dukes 68 St. Joe's 60.

 

1/11/2023 7:38 pm  #10


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Gunn looking like eric williams
 

 

1/11/2023 7:44 pm  #11


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Gonna go out on a limb here… after the last game I would be surprised if the Dukes allow this team to come back and beat them. Dambrot will freaking choke them!!
Go Dukes!

 

1/11/2023 7:55 pm  #12


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60 point 1st half!!??    Let them run Coach!

 

1/11/2023 7:56 pm  #13


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I’m feeling pretty good about my pick, but I didn’t see this offensive outburst coming. As far as I can tell it’s the second most points the Dukes have ever scored in a half in an A-10 game. Of course it’s a 40 minute game. We’ve got to finish it.

Last edited by luckymcd (1/11/2023 7:56 pm)

 

1/11/2023 7:58 pm  #14


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Now stay after them.   If outside goes cold, go inside.  Defense will make this an easy W if they choose to play it.  Klaczeck comes back in after those fouls.   Prepare for their best offering to start 2nd half.

 

1/11/2023 8:02 pm  #15


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I agree.
Emphasis defense.  Doubt if the scoring or shooting for either team will continue at this rate.
Stay focused. I would imagine the fans are more or less quiet.
 

 

1/11/2023 8:16 pm  #16


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Where is Dixon?

 

1/11/2023 8:18 pm  #17


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Econ69 wrote:

I agree.
I would imagine the fans are more or less quiet.
 

St Joe’s really misses Martelli. The arena looks like a lot of games I saw at Palumbo. I wouldn’t say they’re quiet though, loudly frustrated.

 

1/11/2023 8:30 pm  #18


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A little ragged in 2nd half but haven't lost any of our advantage so far.

 

1/11/2023 8:35 pm  #19


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2nd half blues again good thing St.Joes gotta case of them too.

 

1/11/2023 8:36 pm  #20


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townsonkid wrote:

Where is Dixon?

Trey is in street clothes. Dixon has been in warmups all game. I don’t see any reason why though.

 

1/11/2023 8:37 pm  #21


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Townson… I have the same question. Where is Dixon?  Is he on the bench?????

 

1/11/2023 8:37 pm  #22


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FAM wrote:

Townson… I have the same question. Where is Dixon?  Is he on the bench?????

He on the bench. But why?

 

1/11/2023 8:41 pm  #23


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townsonkid wrote:

FAM wrote:

Townson… I have the same question. Where is Dixon? Is he on the bench?????

He on the bench. But why?

There are often these mysteries with the Dukes and Dambrot. Fortunately, Rotroff is controlling the boards in this weird 2nd half.

 

1/11/2023 8:52 pm  #24


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Funny, last two games they played sloppy, undisciplined play at the end of the first half. Tonight, they saved it for hte opening of the second half.

BTW: I just noticed that this is a milestone post for me.  And with that in mind I would just like to say "Hey Cincinnati.............BOOGER!"

(Props to anyone who gets that pop culture reference )
 


Vicimus Atlanticum decem
 

1/11/2023 9:05 pm  #25


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Great win. Nice fast pace. These Dukes can run.  No breakdown in the second half. KD did a nice job on subbing in players to keep the pace up. One week off, then let's beat St. B.

 

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