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Flyer fans glad to have point guard back
When Rob Lowery moved from the end of the bench to a seat near the coaches, the crowd applauded. When the Dayton senior point guard entered the game with 12:49 to go in the first half, the fans stood and roared their approval.
Lowery got a quick chest bump from the man he replaced, London Warren, and then drew another ovation when he and teammate Chris Wright trapped Lehigh guard Prentice Small and forced a desperation timeout two seconds later.
“As a team, we always talk about the Flyer Faithful and just how faithful they are,” Lowery said after UD’s 89-71 win today. “They really, really, really care about you — no matter who it is. And I really appreciate it.”
The Flyers certainly appreciate having Lowery back. He gives them something they don’t have: a guard who can penetrate and create his own shot. He’s also a cut-up on the team and a leader by the sheer force of his personality.
I think the Flyers would have fared better in Puerto Rico if they had Lowery in the fold. He gives them a swagger and probably could have hit some outside shots when others were slumping.
• The biggest basket for UD against Lehigh may have been the one Chris Wright made just three minutes into the game. The junior star pulled up for a 10-footer and hit nothing but twine.
That’s the shot he needs to maximize his potential. Too often for Wright, it’s either a catch-and-shoot jumper or a hellbent drive to the basket. If he can develop that mid-range game, he could play at the next level and cause serious migraines for UD opponents in the interim.
• Looks like coach Brian Gregory is settling on an 11-man rotation. Redshirt freshman Josh Benson has nosed ahead of true freshman Matt Kavanaugh for spot duty in the post. Although he sat out last year with a shoulder injury, Benson has benefitted from that extra year in the program.
Kavanaugh is going to be a good one for the Flyers, and he may be needed in a pinch this season. But Benson appears to have an edge right now.
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By Tim
December 6, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this
Rob Lowery brings an intensity to the Flyers that I have not seen since Nigele Knight, glad to see him back.
By john weller
December 6, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this
I feel that UD basketball is alright. I don’t see what is so special about them. They do not play any hard teams. Why don’t they play, Mich St, OSU,etc…That is like a varsity team playing all jv teams. Wow!
By john weller
December 6, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this
I feel that UD basketball is alright. I don’t see what is so special about them. They do not play any hard teams. Why don’t they play, Mich St, OSU,etc…That is like a varsity team playing all jv teams. Wow!
By john weller
December 6, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this
I feel that UD basketball is alright. I don’t see what is so special about them. They do not play any hard teams. Why don’t they play, Mich St, OSU,etc…That is like a varsity team playing all jv teams. Wow!
By Jim
December 6, 2009 7:48 PM | Link to this
Where have you been?…They played Creighton (win) which was ranked in the top 30. Georgia Tech (win) in the top 25, Villinova ) lost by 6)who is ranked #4 * Kansas State ranked in the top 40. You must be a Xavier Fan!
By pzierolf
December 8, 2009 11:35 AM | Link to this
It’s decision time for Gregory. Will stubborness trump reality. It is apparent to all who observe that Huelsman and Warren have their starting jobs not based on merit but on Gregory’s misguided loyalty to these recruits. With Lowery back and with Searcy now showing promise at his natural center position will Gregory do what is best for the TEAM and increase the minutes for Searcy and Lowrey and reduce the time of Huelsman and Warren.Time will tell
By John Lacy
December 8, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this
pzierolf, couldnt agree more. Especially at the 1, In a couple of games once Rob has his legs under him and his stamina built up, Rob should get the 22-25 minutes and London should get the 15-18. Searcy and Kurt should split 5 minutes 20 20. Benson is showing a lot of promise but i think once we get to the New Mexico game and A-10 his minutes will be nil.
By deena
December 11, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this
i agree more please BG play ROB MORE I SEE LW TRAINWEACK PLAYING TIME CUT DOWN SO WE CAN WIN MORE GAMES 22-3 OR SO-SO AND NIT.THIS IS IT,PLAY THE BEST KIDS .