Crimson/Navy Scrimmage Recap

Just got back from the Crimson/Navy Scrimmage. Definitely a lot of talent on this year's team.

Some highlights:

1) Junior LaRon Armstead came out to play today. He must have hit at least five three-pointers, and was easily the game's highest scorer.

I felt really bad for him last season, because he just seemed to be the odd man out of the rotation (and for no fault of his own). I remember talking to Head Coach Max Good at one point last year, and he made it clear that he felt the same way. Nothing Armstead did kept him out of the regular rotation, it was just kind of hard to find the right place for him.

If today's performance means anything, than it seems like Armstead worked hard on his outside shot this off season. This will make it easier for Good to find a spot for him. Armstead works hard and plays hard, and I really look for him to be a bigger piece of the puzzle this season.

2) The Lions have some really talented freshmen. The best part about the Crimson/Navy Scrimmage every season is that it really is the first time we get to see the freshmen play. Quincy Lawson (who redshirtted last season) looked great today. So did Ayodeji Egbeyemi and Anthony Ireland.

Ireland is a true ball-handler, and has great speed and body control. With Vernon Teel, Jarred DuBois, and Larry Davis all upperclassmen, it is nice to see we have a point guard of the future.

Egbeyemi also made his presence known. He took some nice shots, and seems to be able to get to the hoop.

3) Griffin Reilly hit four three-pointers, and made it look easy. He probably won't get much playing time this season, but he sure did put on a show for a few minutes in the second half today.

4) The team's communication looked great. Sophomore Ashley Hamilton didn't play (I hear he was nursing a minor injury) but that didn't stop him from being involved. Throughout most of the game Hamilton was coaching some of the other players, which was great to see.

Drew Viney didn't play the second half, but he contributed in the same way Hamilton did. In fact, it was Viney who told Reilly to take his open shots, and Drew was the first one out of seat congratulating him when he nailed back-to-back deep threes.

With the first exhibition game of the season just two weeks away, I definitely think it's time for Lion fans to start getting excited. Good has put together a deep squad, and the rest of the WCC better take note.