Curtis, Gonzaga Prep Play For WIAA 4A Boys Basketball Championship

by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:14 PM PST in 2011-2012 WSU Basketball Recruiting

If you haven't see Curtis senior DaVonte Lacy, tonight is your chance. Lacy and the Curtis Vikings take on the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. For those that can't get down to the Tacoma Dome, the game will also be broadcast live on FSN Northwest immediately following the Washington-USC game.

Lacy has been on fire in the tournament and impressed so far. Ryan Divish, Tacoma New Tribune sports writer, has been effusive in his praise while giving Jeff daily updates. Lacy is Curtis, for the most part, and has been carrying the team all year. His jump shot is deadly, his athleticism is terrific and he has the ability to bring it on the defensive end.

So tonight, we're all Curtis fans. If you'd like more on the tournament, and a look at the bracket, check out my WIAA boys basketball StoryStream at SB Nation Seattle. I still need to update it with tonight's results, but it's a good baseline.

And, yes, I'll be back with more on the WSU game later tonight after I gather my thoughts.

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What I'm looking for tonight

Does Lacy have the ability to be a combo guard. Can he run the offense at the next level. As an individual scorer he looks solid, but the Cougs lack depth at the point in the future (based on the fact that Bone went with Loewen over Winston in the second half tonight). Can Lacy be that combo guard who can provide offensive punch as a scorer and running the offense if needs be? Man, I hope so.

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 8:23 PM PST reply actions

Sort of.

Can he competently run the point in the Pac-12? Can Capers? If you say yes to the latter, then sure. But I don’t think he’ll be anything resembling an actual point guard, and I don’t think that’s the best use of his skill set.

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by Jeff Nusser on Mar 5, 2011 9:04 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I don't see him as a true PG

That’s why I’m asking if he can be a combo guard, or just a straight up “Duece.” This question actually rises from the current effectiveness of Dre Winston Jr.

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

Probably can handle limited minutes

Don’t give up on Winston yet. He’s got excellent quickness, and I think he’ll figure it out.

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by Jeff Nusser on Mar 5, 2011 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

Today's deal left me wondering

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 9:49 PM PST up reply actions

Seconded.

It’s not a good sign for him and Simon that they couldn’t get off the bench in a game where 2 walk-ons at their positions played like 40 minutes.

by Coug Friendly Canuck on Mar 5, 2011 9:52 PM PST up reply actions

Defense

Winston and Simon don’t seem to play any. Yet…

by cougfan45 on Mar 5, 2011 9:56 PM PST up reply actions

I hope Winston doesn't leave

If he loves basketball it would make sense for him to take a step down to maybe Montana or something. But I think if he gets in the gym with Reggie and the guys he could turn into a good role player.

And I think Winston’s defense is better than Loewens. Simon not so much. He’s stuck in limbo between the wing and the post. The feet/height of a post but the shot of a wing.

by newportcoug on Mar 5, 2011 10:31 PM PST up reply actions

Probably hurts Simon that he's so similar to Lodwick.

by Coug Friendly Canuck on Mar 5, 2011 10:36 PM PST up reply actions

By the way, Dre Winston Jr.'s brother is playing right now.

Lakes is up six.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:27 PM PST reply actions

I want Sikma!

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 8:34 PM PST reply actions

If anyone saw what I just did

You’re sitting in amazement right now.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:35 PM PST reply actions

HO-LEE $#!T

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 8:38 PM PST up reply actions

Pretty damn good shot.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:42 PM PST up reply actions

Who is that?

And where is he playing his college ball?

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 8:42 PM PST up reply actions

Forgot who shot it

Dre’s brother had the first shot that missed, but whoever the hell that kid was has a highlight to remember for a long time.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:44 PM PST up reply actions

So the question now is

Who the hell is Cedric Dozier?

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 8:49 PM PST up reply actions

Talented athlete, it appears

Football and basketball.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 8:53 PM PST up reply actions

I know that you are often in discussion over at SounderAtHeart

Just thought you’d like to know that I just won the MLS Cup on my XBOX with the Sounders.

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 9:03 PM PST up reply actions

Good thing.

Because they sure as hell aren’t winning it in real life.

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by Coug999 on Mar 5, 2011 9:06 PM PST up reply actions

If there is anything with less meaning on earth than spring training baseball

Its preseason soccer.

Deep breaths

by ClosetCoug on Mar 5, 2011 9:09 PM PST up reply actions

This is just a setup for someone to say

Its ~~preseason~~ soccer.

I’m a soccer fan though so I thought I’d get it out of the way.

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by Coug999 on Mar 5, 2011 9:11 PM PST up reply actions

They've won 4 games this preseason ...

by Jo-Jo on Mar 5, 2011 9:11 PM PST up reply actions

How many against the Timbers again?

I think maybe 0?

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by Coug999 on Mar 5, 2011 9:12 PM PST up reply actions

So?

I talked to a couple of them today. The goal was to not get hurt and get fitness up. They created roughly 20 chances and even though they didn’t go in, it was encouraging. Again, preseason.

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by Brian Floyd on Mar 5, 2011 9:13 PM PST up reply actions