Robert Morris (4-7) vs. Campbell (4-6)
When: Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Charles
L. Sewall
Center
KenPom: RMU 184, Campbell 303
Storyline: RMU looks to finish non-conference play strong
and put together a win streak.
Link: NECFrontRow.com
The Skinny
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| Karvel Anderson and the Colonials look to beat the Camels for a second year in a row (Photo: Campbell Athletics) |
There’s not a whole lot to say about Campbell University Campbell isn’t outstanding. Their names are
the Fighting Camels. That’s right, the Campbell Fighting Camels. Some other
things to know about Campbell :
-KenPom has them as a below average offensive and defensive
team. As a team, they shoot 41 percent from the field and 38 percent from three.
They’re going to shoot a tonnnnnnnn of three’s. 43 percent of their total
points come from beyond the arc.
-Campbell
turns the ball over a ton. I haven’t watched them play this year, but their
hilariously bad offensive steal percentage of 14.5 (!!!!) will surely lead to
some good laughs.
-Darius Leonard is the teams leading scorer. Lenoard’s a
great rebounder at 6-9 with a nice inside-out game.
-Other players to know: guard Andrew Ryan leads the team in
minutes and three point attempts. He hits at an accurate mark of 45.3 percent. Quinton
Ray is the teams point guard, averaging four assists per game. Senior wing
player Leek Leek doesn’t do anything outstanding but look at that name!
-Campbell has lost three straight games, including one to a Division Two team named Chowan. Two of their four wins have also come against a D2 team. That's not good.
-The Camels are starting a pipeline to Philly, but it won't take effect for a few years. Their coaching staff has a heavy influence within the city, and they have a few commits coming in next year that should help them a lot. I mention this because RMU has a big connection to Philly, so there will be a lot of recruits that could decide between these two teams in the near future. A two game win streak against them in consecutive years would be good recruiting tool for coach Toole and the program moving forward.
-Last year, Campbell wasn't all that good, but RMU barely survived winning on the road 61-58. Karvel Anderson hit two HUGEE threes --the second with 4.5 seconds left-- to seal the deal, including a game winning three on a beautiful pass from Velton Jones. It was Karvel's first "big-time" late game shot. He's had quite a few more since then. The point is, Karvel is really good, and RMU needs to play well because Campbell still has some good D1 players that will cause the Colonials some problems.
-Campbell has lost three straight games, including one to a Division Two team named Chowan. Two of their four wins have also come against a D2 team. That's not good.
-The Camels are starting a pipeline to Philly, but it won't take effect for a few years. Their coaching staff has a heavy influence within the city, and they have a few commits coming in next year that should help them a lot. I mention this because RMU has a big connection to Philly, so there will be a lot of recruits that could decide between these two teams in the near future. A two game win streak against them in consecutive years would be good recruiting tool for coach Toole and the program moving forward.
-Last year, Campbell wasn't all that good, but RMU barely survived winning on the road 61-58. Karvel Anderson hit two HUGEE threes --the second with 4.5 seconds left-- to seal the deal, including a game winning three on a beautiful pass from Velton Jones. It was Karvel's first "big-time" late game shot. He's had quite a few more since then. The point is, Karvel is really good, and RMU needs to play well because Campbell still has some good D1 players that will cause the Colonials some problems.
An Interesting Match-up
If RMU is really going to go with a 2-3 zone for the rest of
the year (I’m starting to suspect they will), this is going to be a huge test. Campbell might not make
all of their three’s but that won’t deter them from shooting it. The whole
game. Even if RMU gets up double digits in this one, the zone will have to be
crisp for 40 minutes or else Campbell will take advantage.
Earning Opportunity
Last game, Chuck Oliver and Aaron Tate played very well of
the bench. Toole has talked numerous times about being able to trust his “second
team” guys. I’m sure Oliver’s and Tate’s minutes will go up a little. Is anyone
else going to take advantage? David Appolon has had some open looks that he’s
just missed. I think he is due for a big game. Also, I’m interested to see if
Juanie Newton gets ANY playing time.
Prediction
I think the win over Duquesne is a season changer. The Colonials just needed a jolt, and they had to figure out how to play some type of decent D. Against Duquesne they did both of those things. The offense has been great so far this season, and I expect that to continue Wednesday night. RMU's D continues to come on. Colonials 77-Camels 64
Prediction
I think the win over Duquesne is a season changer. The Colonials just needed a jolt, and they had to figure out how to play some type of decent D. Against Duquesne they did both of those things. The offense has been great so far this season, and I expect that to continue Wednesday night. RMU's D continues to come on. Colonials 77-Camels 64
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