Scola and Rudez in FIBA World Cup stuff

Post #1 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Mon Sep 1, 2014 7:36 pm

Well, we've seen the bad with both Paul George and Ian Mahinmi getting injured and being projected to miss all of the season (in George's case), or a month or more of the season (in Ian's case). Now, let's see the rest.

After 3 games, Scola is putting up 23pts and 8.3 reb on 61% shooting, and 33 minutes a night. He's even gone 2/3 from the international 3 pt line. His Argentina squad has beaten Puerto Rico and the Phillipines, while losing to Croatia. Thus far, he's 2nd in scoring in the tournament, behind Francisco Garcia, while ahead of Pau Gasol. Obviously, this scoring lead is a bit skewed, as the US has a blanced attack of no one playing over 23.5 minutes a night, and no one taking more than 9.5 fga on average.

Speaking of Croatia, Damjan Rudez is suiting up for them. In almost 15 minutes a game, he has yet to find his shooting skill, shooting only 28% on 6 attempts, thus far, and averaging 5.3 points. He's certainly launching three's, though, as on average, 5 of his 6 shots a game are from behind the arc. Croatia is also 2-1, beating the Phillipines and Argentina, while losing to Senegal.

8305 · Post #2 » by **8305** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 3:05 pm

Thanks for the update. Good to see Scola playing well and while the loss of his shot was one my biggest Pacer frustrations last year I've always liked the guy. With Mahamni injured there could be minutes for him playing center.

Post #3 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 7:35 pm

8305 wrote:Thanks for the update. Good to see Scola playing well and while the loss of his shot was one my biggest Pacer frustrations last year I've always liked the guy. With Mahamni injured there could be minutes for him playing center.

He's doing the bull of his work offensively within 5-10 feet of the rim, so some center play could be an idea. Defensively, still bad though.

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Moooose · Post #4 » by **Moooose** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 7:15 am

I am impressed with what Scola's been doing in FIBA. Probably has gotten his confidence back. Rudez on the otherhand, is a bit underplayed. But I have no doubt the dude is a stud.

Post #5 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Wed Sep 3, 2014 10:21 pm

Scola put up 22/14 on 8/17 shooting as Argentina blew out Senegal and clinched a spot in the final 16.

Rudez went 2/2, both from 3, and scored 6 points in 8 minutes in Croatia's loss to Greece. They are looking like they may leave early.

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MNPacersfan · Post #6 » by **MNPacersfan** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 5:32 pm

I hope Vogel is watching what Scola's doing and figuring out some ways to play to his skill set... I'm not convinced that he was consistently in a position to be successful last year.