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Bleacher Report: 5 Questions for the Friars

dave@friarblog —  November 17th, 2010 7:50 PM — 2 Comments

Five Questions for the 2010-2011 Providence College Friars

Some good overall points here that serve as a good late primer for the upcoming season. After the Yale game, it’s clear the Friars are going to have some up and down nights offensively without the help of Sharaud Curry and Jamine Peterson. Bilal Dixon’s foul trouble might be the least of the front court’s problems though, especially if they continue to have trouble rebounding offensively (as well as getting into the flow of the offense).

One snippet that caught my eye:

The off-the-court public relations nightmare last spring, however, was something new to Friar fans.

Two words. PRIME TIME. Nightmares, no matter the type, are not new or will ever phase us Friar fans.

Another interesting tidbit about Sharaud Curry and Vincent Council:

However, this all changed with the arrival of Vincent Council ’13. Council proved early on that he was clearly the more talented and better overall point guard who should be leading this team. Not to overlook Curry’s valuable veteran leadership and experience, it became difficult to watch both guards on the floor at the same time.

Spot on that the Friars are better off with Vincent Council having the keys to the car, but CURRY’S VALUABLE VETERAN LEADERSHIP? I think we can overlook it, because Curry himself pretty much did last year. I was a big fan of Sharaud during his time here, but it was clear he wasn’t fit for that role. There will be times when the Friars will miss his shooting this season, and maybe even his automatic free throws at the end of games (Council has looked great at the line so far though). However, I’ll trade that in for the chance at better perimeter defense and leadership.

What do you think Friar fans? In a vaccuum, would you want Curry on the team this season if it were somehow possible?

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McNamara: Curry and Greedy were "Horrid Leaders"

dave@friarblog —  November 7th, 2010 3:43 AM

In Kevin McNamara’s season preview piece, he focused on senior Marshon Brooks, who is finding it easier to lead a young team without older guys around.

Brooks didn’t have to specify who the older players were that he had in mind. Sharaud Curry and Jamine “Greedy” Peterson were the two best players on the 2010 Friars but, while talented, both were horrid leaders. A dogged competitor, fifth-year senior point guard Curry was an aloof teammate and an inattentive defender in the guard-heavy Big East. Peterson may have been the most gifted frontcourt athlete Friar fans had seen in 20 years, but he was allowed to hold only a token interest in defending and his sloppy off-the-court work habits infected others.

I don’t think anyone would disagree with that statement, but it’s interesting to see that written about Sharaud Curry (we all know Greedy is a complete d-bag). It’s also interesting hearing Keno admit that last year the “team makeup wasn’t perfect”.  With better team chemistry, let’s hope Bilal Dixon and Vincent Council don’t shy away from leadership, because it’s going to be their team for the next three years.

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Curry Was Pissed No One Else Got Back on D

dave@friarblog —  February 28th, 2010 3:10 PM

Here is the explanation for play that led to the technical foul on Sharaud Curry at the end of the game, leading to the 5 point play that sealed the victory for South Florida

Asked after the game to explain the play, Curry didn’t flinch. He said he was upset that he was the only Friar who hustled back on defense and caught Jones. His frustration clearly got the best of him at the most inopportune moment.

Nonetheless, still obviously an awful play by a 5th year senior.

via Projo.com

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Curry 2nd Straight Friar to Earn BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll

dave@friarblog —  January 4th, 2010 8:55 PM

After Greedy Peterson made the list last week, Sharaud’s performance against St. John’s last night earns him on the BIG EAST Honor Roll.

Gibbs, Wayns Earn Men’s Basketball Weekly Accolades

Sharaud Curry, Providence, G, Sr.
Averaged 24.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals in a 1-1 week. Had a BIG EAST-career-best 26 points in a 74-59 win at St. John’s.

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Some Interesting Stats

dave@friarblog —  December 8th, 2009 7:57 PM

Here are some interesting player stats and their rankings 9 games into the season.

Jamine Peterson

Offensive Rebounds: 45 (#1 in the nation)

Field Goal Attempts: 132 (#9 in the nation, #2 in the BIG EAST) – Includes 30 three-point attempts!  I guess it’s hard to complain since he shooting a respectable 30% from there.

Field Goals Made: 60 (#12 in the nation, #2 in the BIG EAST)

Points: 158 (#31 in the nation, #2 in the BIG EAST) – Would probably be way more if he didn’t get taken out in a lot of the blow outs.

Bilal Dixon

2pt FG Point Pct: 93.8 (#3 in the nation, #1 in the BIG EAST) – Get to the line Bilal!

Blocks: 20 (#19 in the nation, #2 in the BIG EAST) – Only one freshman has more – some 7 footer named Hassan Whiteside from Marshall with 31 in only SEVEN games.

Fouls: 34 (#7 in the nation, #1 in the BIG EAST) – Obviously not very surprising.  Maybe he can take that experience in accumulating fouls and make it easier for others to foul him!

Sharaud Curry

3-point attempts: 55 (#55 in the nation, #2 in the BIG EAST) – Normally, this wouldn’t matter much.  However, he is shooting an awful 23.6% from there

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Sharaud Curry in Crunch Time

dave@friarblog —  December 5th, 2009 9:53 PM

Once again, the Friars failed down the stretch, blowing a big early lead in the process while losing to URI by a score of 86-82.

Providence had their chances, but couldn’t convert offensively in the final minute.  Down by 2, Sharaud Curry had a long three point attempt go off the rim.  We all know how the three losses went down so far this season, but I decided to take a look at all of the plays that Sharaud Curry has been involved in during the last 5 minutes of each loss.  Here they are, all layed out.

Alabama

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4:02, (67-68): 3-pointer MISSED by PC’s Sharaud Curry

Boston College

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4:57, (70-72): Jumper MISSED by PC’s Sharaud Curry

4:20, (73-70): 3-pointer GOOD by PC’s Sharaud Curry

1:44, (77-75): Layup by PC’s Bilal Dixon (Assist by PC’s Sharaud Curry)

0:26, (77-78): PC Turnover by Sharaud Curry

0:24, (77-78): Foul on PC’s Sharaud Curry

0:02, (77-80): 3-pointer MISSED by PC’s Sharuad Curry

URI

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0:55, (78-80): 3-pointer MISSED by PC’s Sharaud Curry

0:06: (81-84): Free Throw GOOD by PC’s Sharaud Curry

0:06: (82-84): Free Throw GOOD by PC’s Sharaud Curry

Note: The URI play by play data didn’t have any assists info in there, but I don’t remember Sharaud making any plays there (I could be wrong).

Aside from one good three pointer in the Alabama game and some too-little-too-late foul shots (as a result of another drive in traffic), Curry has not been able to get any big points when the team needs it the most.  With so many new players, it’s tough to pull out these road wins and games against good teams when your 5th year senior/leader of the team can not get things done when it counts.  Is Keno drawing up these plays for him at the end of games, or is Curry just trying to take matters into his own hands?

Obviously, the defense had a big part in letting URI stage their comeback, but clearly Sharaud needs to start thinking about creating opportunities for others like a true PG instead of forcing things.  For some reason, his outside shot and play down the stretch has been incredibly inconsistent.  There was a time where PC fans wanted the ball in Curry’s hands with the game on the line, but he is going to have to work hard to get that feeling back.

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dave@friarblog —  March 4th, 2009 2:57 PM

This game is for all the marbles. Everybody has to bring their ‘A’ game. This one could put us over the hump as far as playing in the (NCAA) tournament. It won’t be over if we don’t get it, but our main goal is to win every game that’s in front of us, and Villanova is our next game, and we’re expecting to win.

Sharaud Curry via Projo.com

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dave@friarblog —  January 29th, 2009 11:38 PM

Great Sharaud Curry “Obamicon” from a user on the Scout Messageboard in a thread I started about the cool Obamicon maker site…thought it was appropriate to now post after last nigh’t performance.

Credit: scout user “gohardfriar”

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dave@friarblog —  January 29th, 2009 7:11 AM

Both teams are good offensively and were playing at a high level. It came down to who could get the most stops. Whenever we get stops, it opens up our transition game.

Sharaud Curry via Projo.com

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Curry Makes BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll

dave@friarblog —  January 6th, 2009 1:30 AM

McNeal, Monroe Earn BIG EAST Weekly Men’s Basketball Honors

BIG EAST Honor Roll

Sharaud Curry, Providence, G, Jr.
Averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds in a 2-0 week. Game-high 16 points against St. John’s.

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