The Recap:  A 17-2 run from the mid of the third quarter into the fourth propelled Brownsburg from what was a tightly contested rock fight.  Both teams were physical defensively, but Pierce Thomas, Malek Edmonds and Connor Lucas all got going at the same time.  Brownsburg won 57-47.

Six Takes:

  • One focus around (for me at least) around central Indiana is the progression of Thomas. Last night he didn't shoot the ball as well in a couple of previous games I've seen, but the ball still looked good coming off his hands.  He's gaining more confidence in his shot, displayed in how he gets into his shots, while not taking bad shots.
    • His first basket of the night was a catch in transition at half court, getting to the basket in three dribbles for a dunk with some contact.  Further display of the physical attributes he has.
  • Edmonds is really good from mid-range, has good touch around the rim and hit a 3pter last night.  He's strong enough to be effective with his back to the basket at the HS level, but his feet are better facing the basket.
  • Lucas isn't afraid of taking big shots for Brownsburg, nor should he be. 
  • Ben Davis couldn't get much going offensively until it was too late.  They were able to speed up Brownsburg in the second quarter and force them into turnovers, but they weren't able to turn enough of that into offense.  
    • Only later in the game did Kai Steinmann hit shots, but they relied heavily on getting to the paint, which isn't reliable against Brownsburg without more outside shooting options.
  • Bobby Fry didn't have much room to operate last night, and while they do use ball screens, mostly to start possessions off sets, none appear to be random.
  • Jamari London didn't play last night for Ben Davis.

 

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