Sporting Clube Portugal
Opponent Game Plan - SCP
Game Plan in 4 Keys
- Top perimeter threats: D. Ventura, C. Robinson, J. Fernandes
- Primary scoring area: Above the Break 3
- Take away: rhythm looks in Above the Break 3
- Live with: contested volume from M. Morgan, F. Amarante
Overview
Most-Used Player
F. Amarante (28.7 mpg)
Primary Scorer
B. Johns (13.6 ppg)
Top 3PT Threat
D. Ventura (41.4%)
Preferred Team Scoring Area
Above the Break 3 (453 L)
Most-Used Lineup
B. Johns | C. Robinson | M. Harden Hayes | M. Morgan | S. Swenson
Best-Performing Lineup
B. Johns | D. Ventura | F. Amarante | J. Fernandes | M. Morgan
Scouting Notes
Offense
- B. Johns is their primary scoring option (13.6 ppg).
Perimeter Shooting
- Priority closeouts vs. D. Ventura, C. Robinson, J. Fernandes, M. Correia because of their 3-point volume and efficiency.
- M. Morgan, F. Amarante, S. Swenson, M. Harden Hayes 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 M. Morgan, B. Johns, S. Swenson, F. Amarante, D. Ventura, C. Robinson, R. Palhares, M. Harden Hayes look to finish in their preferred areas.
Units
- Base lineup: B. Johns | C. Robinson | M. Harden Hayes | M. Morgan | S. Swenson — tends to stabilize both offense and defense.
- Alternate lineup: B. Johns | C. Robinson | F. Amarante | M. Morgan | S. Swenson gives them a different look.
Defensive Emphasis
- Controlling the perimeter shooting of D. Ventura, C. Robinson, J. Fernandes, M. Correia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? F. Amarante | 28.7 | 11.3 | 87 | 32.2% | Above the Break 3 | bench spacer | Gap and recover |
? B. Johns | 26.7 | 13.6 | 10 | 30.0% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
? M. Morgan | 23.6 | 11.6 | 120 | 32.5% | Above the Break 3 | bench spacer | Gap and recover |
? C. Robinson | 19.8 | 7.9 | 55 | 34.5% | Above the Break 3 | spot-up shooter | Gap and recover |
? M. Harden Hayes | 18.8 | 7.8 | 36 | 30.6% | Above the Break 3 | bench spacer | Gap and recover |
? D. Ventura | 20.5 | 10.9 | 70 | 41.4% | Above the Break 3 | movement shooter | Top closeout |
Primary Shooting Threats
| Player | Threat Profile | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Preferred Area | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Ventura | Closeout | Preferred Area | 70 | 41.4% | 63.6% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? C. Robinson | Closeout | Preferred Area | 55 | 34.5% | 45.5% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? J. Fernandes | Closeout | 26 | 34.6% | 41.9% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? M. Correia | Closeout | 24 | 33.3% | 70.6% | Above the Break 3 | No-help closeout |
? M. Morgan | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 120 | 32.5% | 69.0% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
? F. Amarante | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 87 | 32.2% | 56.1% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
? S. Swenson | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 85 | 31.8% | 68.5% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
? M. Harden Hayes | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 36 | 30.6% | 40.0% | Above the Break 3 | Live with volume |
? B. Johns | Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint | ||
? R. Palhares | Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
Priority Closeouts
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? D. Ventura | 70 | 41.4% | 63.6% | 1.2 | Gap and recover |
? C. Robinson | 55 | 34.5% | 45.5% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
? J. Fernandes | 26 | 34.6% | 41.9% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? M. Correia | 24 | 33.3% | 70.6% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
Volume, Lower Efficiency
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
? M. Morgan | 120 | 32.5% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? F. Amarante | 87 | 32.2% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? S. Swenson | 85 | 31.8% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? M. Harden Hayes | 36 | 30.6% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
Preferred Scoring Areas
| Player | Area | Zone Share | FG% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? M. Morgan | Above the Break 3 | 63.2% | 33.6% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? B. Johns | Restricted Area | 66.2% | 82.2% | 1.6 | Wall off paint |
? S. Swenson | Above the Break 3 | 60.5% | 32.0% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? F. Amarante | Above the Break 3 | 43.2% | 32.8% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? D. Ventura | Above the Break 3 | 56.4% | 40.3% | 1.2 | Gap and recover |
? C. Robinson | Above the Break 3 | 38.8% | 29.8% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
? R. Palhares | Restricted Area | 64.6% | 58.1% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
? M. Harden Hayes | Above the Break 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
Team Shot Map Summary
| Area | Attempts | FG% | Pts/Shot | Zone Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above the Break 3 | 453.0 | 33.1% | 1.0 | 40.1% |
| Restricted Area | 340.0 | 70.3% | 1.4 | 30.1% |
| Paint Non-RA | 160.0 | 36.9% | 0.7 | 14.1% |
| Mid-Range | 87.0 | 33.3% | 0.7 | 7.7% |
| Corner 3 Left | 52.0 | 40.4% | 1.2 | 4.6% |
Lineups to Recognize
| Category | Lineup | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base lineup | B. Johns | C. Robinson | M. Harden Hayes | M. Morgan | S. Swenson | 55.2 | 97.1 | 75.3 | 21.7 |
| Rotation lineup | B. Johns | C. Robinson | F. Amarante | M. Morgan | S. Swenson | 52.6 | 98.1 | 87.5 | 10.6 |
Duos / Trios to Recognize
| Type | Category | Players | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| duo | Most used | B. Johns | F. Amarante | 320.5 | 87.9 | 81.6 | 6.2 |
| trio | Most used | B. Johns | F. Amarante | M. Morgan | 193.7 | 87.6 | 83.0 | 4.5 |
| duo | Best defense | D. Ventura | J. Fernandes | 125.7 | 88.8 | 63.0 | 25.8 |
| trio | Best net | B. Johns | D. Ventura | J. Fernandes | 64.7 | 92.1 | 58.7 | 33.4 |
Scout Team Emphasis
Matchups to rehearse
D. Ventura, C. Robinson, J. Fernandes
Primary area
Above the Break 3
Recognition lineup
B. Johns | C. Robinson | M. Harden Hayes | M. Morgan | S. Swenson
Closeout discipline
Do not over-help off M. Correia