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UNI at the World University Games in Thailand

The crazy thing is that Turkey beat Lithuania this morning by 12 points, so if UNI wouldn't have won by the 20+ margin that they did, they may not be moving onto the next round, as there would have been three teams at 3-1 in that pool play (Turkey, Lithuania, USA). Based on point spread, USA was able to move on. The crappy thing is that UNI will have to face Lithuania again if they beat Serbia. I think that the winner of the Lithuania game would go onto the gold game, and the loser play for 3rd.

That would be a pretty amazing feat with our starting PG and WG out for the tourney with injuries. If anything, this tournament has allowed UNI the opportunity to grow Kerwin Dunham, Adam Koch, and Jordan Eglseder, while expanding the role of Jared Josten into a combo guard once again.
 
Just an update guys...

UNI did not move onto the next round (Elite 8 ). Even though they finished with a 2-0 record in their '2nd phase' games, due to the Turks beating Lithuania, they forced a 3-1 record b/t the teams in the 2nd phase (each team bringing a head to head result from Pool play---i.e.- UNI's loss to Lithuania). B/c UNI, Lithuania, and Turkey were each 3-1, it went to point differential. At first UNI was told it was a point spread based on 'phase 2' scores (i.e.- Lithuania score + Turkey/China). If that happened, UNI moves on as a 2 seed into the Elite 8.

Ney, that didn't happen. They went point differential b/t the 3 tied teams (Lith,Turk,UNI). UNI had a point differential of -12...Turkey, -11. Turkey moves on...with Lithuania. Despite the fact UNI won both of their 'Phase 2' games.

Anyway, Panther fans are big time bummed. Very disappointing. Just thought you guys would like to know.

UNI could finish 5-1 and with only 9th place...while teams ahead of them could finish with 2 or 3 losses.
 
Very discouraging. That one loss (a 34 point loss to Lithuania) was a killer. I really hate competetions that consider margin of victory.
 
Despite the blowout wins and losses early, the whole trip can turn out to be a boost to the kids' confidence that they were able to pull it together and do this well.
 
I guess the thing that really sucks is that UNI advanced to the 2nd phase having finished 2nd in their pool play. Then, they go 2-0 in Phase 2 (the only team in their 2nd phase to do so), and then don't get to move on. I guess that doesn't make much sense to me. If UNI scores one more bucket in any of their games against Turkey/Lithuania, they would be moving on...they make one more FT, they probably move on too.

From the first game of their pool play that had to be moved an hour before tipoff b/c the conditions were deemed 'unplayable' to this...the overall World U Games experience hasn't been one that I have been impressed with.
 
This is pretty dumb. Why would you only have 3 teams in pool play, then have them move on to a second phase which is not a "bracket setup"

Why not have more teams per pool in the round robin phase 1, and have the qualifiers advance to a bracket setup?

It amazes me that ANYONE would ever endorse this setup, much less think it was a good idea.
 
UNI moves to 4-1 in the World University Games with a 59-44 win over Finland
They face Israel tonight for 9th place and could end up with a 5-1 tecord in 9th place and have several teams ahead of them with 2 and even 3 losses.
 
You guys should come over to PantherNation.Com tonight for the next hour. The 2nd half of the UNI game is about to start. Close game b/t UNI and Israel.

BTW, the captain's name for Israel is Lior Lipshits...seriously.
 
UNI lost Kwadzo Ahelgbe the day before the 1st game, in an exhibition with Japan (currently in the Bronze game), where UNI won. He sprained his MCL. He's out an additional 3-5 weeks (from today).

UNI lost Carlton Reed 3 days later in the 2nd game when he broke a bone(s) in his foot. He's out 5-7 weeks (from today).

Both should be back by time practice starts.

The 'surprise' of the WUG was Kerwin Dunham who started most games at the '3'. He hit a huge three tonight to break a late 4th quarter tie. At 6'6", he's a '3' that is taller than UNI has been used to. He still needs to get stronger, but there is no doubt these games benefitted him greatly.

So, UNI went 5-1 against international all-star teams without the services of Carlton Reed, Kwadzo Ahelgbe, Matt Culliver, and Lucas O'Rear...all are expected to play big minutes this year.
 
Glad to hear Kerwin hit a big one, but I note he was only 5-17 on 3-pointers for the entire 6 game event.
Anyway, I am proud as a Valley fan how UNI came back after than first loss, and congratulate the team and the coach for the excellent job.


PS...I also note that Eglseder averaged 7pts, 7 rebs over the 6 games, was he injured also?
I would have thought a big 7-footer would have done more damage.
 
Jordan led the team in rebounds. His point production wasn't overly fantastic, but when teams went small, Jacobson usually countered back with a 4 guard lineup with Kerwin at the 4 and Koch at the 5 (from everything I have heard/read). Jordan shot around 50% for the tourney, which is a little lower than I would have liked to see him, but again, he's getting minutes against teams that are physically more mature than he is (he just turned 19)...and that will always benefit a guy. In three games, Jordan scored double digits...in the other three he didn't. It was usually feast or famine for him, and that is to be expected somewhat, as he is still learning and fitting into the system. He doesn't have alot of gametime experience, so the fact that he had some very good games, are positives in my book.

In all honesty, I wouldn't be surprised to see Koch/Eglseder start at the 4/5 this year. I think Reed takes over the '3' spot, but Kerwin is a guy who is the first to give him a breather.

Kerwin took some time to adjust to the international game. He went 1/6 from three in his first 3 games, but then went 4 for 11 the rest of the tourney. I think that's a good omen. We don't need 10 pts a game from Kerwin. :) Reed, Josten, Ahelegbe, and Brown should be the heavy lifters, as they are more seasoned, but the fact he had a solid tournament is definitely good for the depth factor.
 
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