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

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.

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

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.

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.

Let’s hear your captions for this photo!

My entry: “I’ve slept great during the games on my tempur-pedic invisible bed!”

Leave yours in the comments!

Who doesn’t like a good old fashioned caption contest?  Leave your witty remarks in the comments below for either Curry, Evans, or both!

Here is my entry:

Sean Evans: “Excuse me Sharaud, but your “gun” is digging into my hip!”