Day 3 Thoughts
> Live on-location in Richmond, VA at the CAA Tournament
Hey everyone, welcome back, time for my thoughts on today’s action. I’m back at my hotel, well fed, relaxing, and watching the WCC semifinals all night on ESPN. Why you ask? Because there is no such thing as too much college basketball, especially at this time of year. Anyway, onto the awards…
Player of the Day: Liamis Kisielius – W&M – 23 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists
This makes two great games in a row for the senior in helping the Tribe advance to their first ever CAA Championship Game. The swingman did it all today: knocking down shots from deep (3-5 from beyond the arc), finishing inside, and distributing to his teammates. Coach Tony Shaver said that the final three weeks of the season had been down times for Kisielius on the court, well he sure picked a heck of a time to pick it up.
Team of the Day: William & Mary
This is pretty much going to be the theme of tonight’s awards. How can it not be the Tribe? They were overwhelming underdogs in their match up with top seeded VCU, but they simply shook off the pressure and continued to play scrappy basketball. The more I watch this team the harder it is to not root for them, they are just so hard nosed and have that never say die attitude that makes you love them.
Game of the Day: VCU vs. William & Mary
Again, just to reiterate what I said before. This is a game the Tribe were not only not supposed to win, but not even supposed to be in. They are as much of a Cinderella as a 5 seed can be and I love it.
Play of the Day: Liamis Kisielius’s game winner
So for the third straight day William & Mary hit a game winning shot with less than 10 seconds on the clock, and for the third straight day it was a different player. Kisielius hit a turn around jumper as the shot clock expired and the game clock hit 3 seconds. It was a hard nosed tough finish that has become the norm for this Tribe team.
Quote of the Day: William & Mary Coach Tony Shaver
No actual quote today, more of an image. Towards the end of his post game press conference today, Shaver paused while answering a question about his team’s win and nearly broke down. Though he was able to hold back the tears, it was clear just how much making this championship game meant to Shaver and all of the hard work he has put into this basketball team.
Fans of the Day: VCU
Even though they lost, the VCU faithful were ready for today’s game. They were loud, they were proud and they got to the arena early! As I mentioned this morning, there was a line of yellow clad Rams fans a couple of blocks long by the time I showed up at the Richmond Coliseum this afternoon nearly two hours before tip off. So while they wont get to revel in a CAA Championship, maybe they’ll get to see their beloved VCU squad earn an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.
That’s all for tonight, remember to check back tomorrow night for my live blog from the CAA Championship game between William & Mary and George Mason!
Hey everyone, welcome back, time for my thoughts on today’s action. I’m back at my hotel, well fed, relaxing, and watching the WCC semifinals all night on ESPN. Why you ask? Because there is no such thing as too much college basketball, especially at this time of year. Anyway, onto the awards…
Player of the Day: Liamis Kisielius – W&M – 23 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists
This makes two great games in a row for the senior in helping the Tribe advance to their first ever CAA Championship Game. The swingman did it all today: knocking down shots from deep (3-5 from beyond the arc), finishing inside, and distributing to his teammates. Coach Tony Shaver said that the final three weeks of the season had been down times for Kisielius on the court, well he sure picked a heck of a time to pick it up.
Team of the Day: William & Mary
This is pretty much going to be the theme of tonight’s awards. How can it not be the Tribe? They were overwhelming underdogs in their match up with top seeded VCU, but they simply shook off the pressure and continued to play scrappy basketball. The more I watch this team the harder it is to not root for them, they are just so hard nosed and have that never say die attitude that makes you love them.
Game of the Day: VCU vs. William & Mary
Again, just to reiterate what I said before. This is a game the Tribe were not only not supposed to win, but not even supposed to be in. They are as much of a Cinderella as a 5 seed can be and I love it.
Play of the Day: Liamis Kisielius’s game winner
So for the third straight day William & Mary hit a game winning shot with less than 10 seconds on the clock, and for the third straight day it was a different player. Kisielius hit a turn around jumper as the shot clock expired and the game clock hit 3 seconds. It was a hard nosed tough finish that has become the norm for this Tribe team.
Quote of the Day: William & Mary Coach Tony Shaver
No actual quote today, more of an image. Towards the end of his post game press conference today, Shaver paused while answering a question about his team’s win and nearly broke down. Though he was able to hold back the tears, it was clear just how much making this championship game meant to Shaver and all of the hard work he has put into this basketball team.
Fans of the Day: VCU
Even though they lost, the VCU faithful were ready for today’s game. They were loud, they were proud and they got to the arena early! As I mentioned this morning, there was a line of yellow clad Rams fans a couple of blocks long by the time I showed up at the Richmond Coliseum this afternoon nearly two hours before tip off. So while they wont get to revel in a CAA Championship, maybe they’ll get to see their beloved VCU squad earn an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.
That’s all for tonight, remember to check back tomorrow night for my live blog from the CAA Championship game between William & Mary and George Mason!
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