Sporting Clube de Braga
Opponent Game Plan - SCB
Game Plan in 4 Keys
- Top perimeter threats: D. Blaylock, C. Cardoso, B. Robinson
- Primary scoring area: Above the Break 3
- Take away: rhythm looks in Above the Break 3
- Live with: contested volume from S. Fofana, R. Monteiro
Overview
Most-Used Player
D. Blaylock (32.4 mpg)
Primary Scorer
D. Blaylock (18.1 ppg)
Top 3PT Threat
D. Blaylock (34.6%)
Preferred Team Scoring Area
Above the Break 3 (380 L)
Most-Used Lineup
C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | J. Bingham II | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana
Best-Performing Lineup
B. Robinson | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana
Scouting Notes
Offense
- D. Blaylock is their primary scoring option (18.1 ppg).
- C. Cardoso creates with the ball and organizes the offense.
Perimeter Shooting
- Priority closeouts vs. D. Blaylock, C. Cardoso, B. Robinson, C. Sa because of their 3-point volume and efficiency.
- S. Fofana, R. Monteiro, J. Bingham II, A. Moreira generate high 3-point volume, but the efficiency is manageable.
Finishing Areas
- Their highest-volume team zone is Above the Break 3.
- Players such as D. Blaylock, C. Cardoso, R. Monteiro, S. Fofana, J. Bingham II, B. Robinson, S. Dimanochie, A. Moreira look to finish in their preferred areas.
Units
- Base lineup: C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | J. Bingham II | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana — tends to stabilize both offense and defense.
- Alternate lineup: B. Robinson | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana gives them a different look.
Defensive Emphasis
- Controlling the perimeter shooting of D. Blaylock, C. Cardoso, B. Robinson, C. Sa is a primary focus.
- Protect Above the Break 3 because of their collective shot volume there.
Key Players
| Player | Mpg | Ppg | 3PA | 3P% | Main Area | Role | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Blaylock | 32.4 | 18.1 | 130 | 34.6% | Above the Break 3 | spot-up shooter | Gap and recover |
? C. Cardoso | 31.4 | 11.6 | 102 | 36.3% | Above the Break 3 | primary handler | Top closeout |
? S. Fofana | 29.3 | 14.2 | 81 | 28.4% | Above the Break 3 | primary scorer | Gap and recover |
? R. Monteiro | 26.0 | 12.4 | 55 | 32.7% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
 | 23.5 | 6.6 | 40 | 15.0% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
? B. Robinson | 22.3 | 7.5 | 54 | 35.2% | Above the Break 3 | movement shooter | Top closeout |
Primary Shooting Threats
| Player | Threat Profile | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Preferred Area | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Blaylock | Closeout | Preferred Area | 130 | 34.6% | 52.8% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? C. Cardoso | Closeout | Preferred Area | 102 | 36.3% | 63.0% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? B. Robinson | Closeout | Preferred Area | 54 | 35.2% | 65.9% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? C. Sa | Closeout | 21 | 38.1% | 55.3% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? S. Fofana | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 81 | 28.4% | 46.6% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
? R. Monteiro | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 55 | 32.7% | 36.2% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
| Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 40 | 15.0% | 34.5% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
? A. Moreira | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 29 | 24.1% | 53.7% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
? S. Dimanochie | Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
Priority Closeouts
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Blaylock | 130 | 34.6% | 52.8% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? C. Cardoso | 102 | 36.3% | 63.0% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? B. Robinson | 54 | 35.2% | 65.9% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? C. Sa | 21 | 38.1% | 55.3% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
Volume, Lower Efficiency
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
? S. Fofana | 81 | 28.4% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? R. Monteiro | 55 | 32.7% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
| 40 | 15.0% | 0.8 | Wall off paint |
? A. Moreira | 29 | 24.1% | 0.8 | Wall off paint |
Preferred Scoring Areas
| Player | Area | Zone Share | FG% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Blaylock | Above the Break 3 | 39.0% | 31.2% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
? C. Cardoso | Above the Break 3 | 50.0% | 32.1% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? R. Monteiro | Restricted Area | 46.1% | 70.0% | 1.4 | Wall off paint |
? S. Fofana | Above the Break 3 | 30.5% | 24.5% | 0.7 | Gap and recover |
| Restricted Area | 37.9% | 59.1% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
? B. Robinson | Above the Break 3 | 48.8% | 25.0% | 0.8 | Gap and recover |
? S. Dimanochie | Restricted Area | 52.9% | 74.1% | 1.5 | Wall off paint |
? A. Moreira | Restricted Area | 33.3% | 55.6% | 1.1 | Wall off paint |
Team Shot Map Summary
| Area | Attempts | FG% | Pts/Shot | Zone Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above the Break 3 | 380.0 | 28.9% | 0.9 | 34.1% |
| Restricted Area | 309.0 | 67.0% | 1.3 | 27.7% |
| Paint Non-RA | 165.0 | 35.8% | 0.7 | 14.8% |
| Mid-Range | 111.0 | 31.5% | 0.6 | 10.0% |
| Corner 3 Right | 79.0 | 36.7% | 1.1 | 7.1% |
Lineups to Recognize
| Category | Lineup | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base lineup | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | J. Bingham II | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana | 122.0 | 88.5 | 89.5 | -1.0 |
| Best lineup | B. Robinson | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana | 57.4 | 109.5 | 77.4 | 32.1 |
Duos / Trios to Recognize
| Type | Category | Players | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| duo | Most used | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | 438.4 | 85.6 | 82.2 | 3.4 |
| trio | Most used | C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | R. Monteiro | 327.9 | 88.9 | 84.2 | 4.8 |
| duo | Best net | B. Robinson | R. Monteiro | 161.8 | 83.5 | 75.6 | 7.9 |
| duo | Best defense | A. Moreira | C. Sa | 66.3 | 66.9 | 69.9 | -3.0 |
Scout Team Emphasis
Matchups to rehearse
D. Blaylock, C. Cardoso, B. Robinson
Primary area
Above the Break 3
Recognition lineup
C. Cardoso | D. Blaylock | J. Bingham II | R. Monteiro | S. Fofana