Kenner League Notes
July 16/17, 2022
SATURDAY GAMES
Qudus Wahab: 20 pts, 8-17 2pt, 4-5 FT, 0-1 3pt, 5 reb (2 off), 1 asst
-Lefty point blank miss – all glass, no rim. Lefty bank shot is probably not a great option for Wahab
-let a guard go right at him for a layup
-nice baseline spin move, lefty finish
-Free throw stroke again looks very solid – much improved from 2 years ago
-nice pass from the post for a corner 3 point shooter
-key possession in final minute – leading by one, a very small guard on the other team (probably 5’9 or less) finished over Wahab at the rim to give his team the lead
-In the final minute – coach was benching Wahab on defensive possessions to match the small ball lineup the opponent was using.
-made game winning shot on offensive board follow up on final offensive possession.
Wayne Bristol: 12 pts, 5-9 2pt, 2-2 FT, 0-4 3 pt, 1 reb, 2 st, 5 TO
-Airball on a 6 foot floater
-airball on a 3 from the top of the key
-nice drive, used his body to create space, hit a leaning bank shot
-nice drive on key late game possession
-but a bad, forced shot on subsequent possession
-Down one in final 30 seconds – Nice steal in the lane to give his team the ball for a final possession and a
-final possession – he beat his man off the dribble. Was fouled, but no call, missed shot due to foul. Wahab grabbed the rebound and converted the game winning shot. Bristol’s strong drive created the opportunity for an easy game winning conversion by Wahab.
Jordan Riley: 7 ts, 2-6 2 pt, 3-4 FT, 0-2 3pt, 2 reb, 3 asst, 1 st, 1 TO
-Almost airmailed a 12 foot pullup jumper
-Nice catch/finish on a cut
-Played good on ball D defending Bristol, resulting in multiple turnovers
-Airballed a corner 3
-missed uncontested breakaway dunk – tried for a spectacular windmill, banged it off the back rim. Riley definitely looks for opportunities for spectacular plays.
Ryan Mutombo: 10 pts, 5-11 2 pt, 0-1 3pt, 3 reb (2 off), 6 bl
-Good D on Wahab and other bigs on low post possessions. Ryan is definitely significantly bigger/stronger. Not taller, but thicker in the lower body and shoulders.
-Solid screen led to a good driving finish by a guard. Mutombo’s screens have generally been very solid.
-had two nice pick/roll catch/finish baskets
-very energetic and engaged with is teammates
-nice pas to Riley cutting to the hoop
-Hit a tough fadeaway, one legged, “Dirk” style baseline fadeaway from about 7 feet
-fouled a lot, but also played solid interior…
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