Scrimmages

We had two scrimmages last week and overall I was pretty pleased with our effort and our overall decision making. Our first scrimmage was against Howard College and I was extremely pleased with the performance of the freshman. They are an exciting group of players and when they really have a better understanding of what to do and when, they will be a force to be reckoned with.

Our second scrimmage was against Midland College. They were very big and quick. It was a very good scrimmage for us. They put full-court pressure on our guards and we handled it very well. Watching film of the scrimmages was very helpful to the team. There really is nothing like seeing mistakes on a big screen TV to help you make better decisions.

We have been without Camille Perkins for the last two weeks and I hope she is able to return to practice soon. Injuries are part of the process and I really don't think our fans understand how much of a role injuries or illness can impact a team. Camille, Lauren Holt and Jasmine Fuller have been out of practice all this week and you can see the difference, because all these players are so quick and athletic. Camille and Lauren only know one speed and Jasmine can get up and down the floor faster than any player I have ever coached. When they don't practice, the entire pace of practice is different.

We only have seven more practices before our first game and I know we are so excited about it that we can hardly stand it. I am so happy we get to open our season at home. We have our last scrimmage on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and the early signing period begins Wednesday. Stay tuned to find out who we will sign early.