SC Vasco da Gama
Opponent Game Plan - VGA
Game Plan in 4 Keys
- Top perimeter threats: Z. McLean, F. Ferreira, J. Shepherd Hills
- Primary scoring area: Restricted Area
- Take away: early paint touches and direct rim pressure
- Live with: contested volume from S. Clancey, L. Lindsey
Overview
Most-Used Player
A. Yuot (33.8 mpg)
Primary Scorer
Z. McLean (27 ppg)
Top 3PT Threat
Z. McLean (38.7%)
Preferred Team Scoring Area
Restricted Area (364 L)
Most-Used Lineup
A. Yuot | F. Ferreira | J. Shepherd Hills | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey
Best-Performing Lineup
A. Yuot | D. Santos | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey | Z. McLean
Scouting Notes
Offense
- A. Yuot is their primary scoring option (19.3 ppg).
Perimeter Shooting
- Priority closeouts vs. Z. McLean, F. Ferreira, J. Shepherd Hills, I. Coutinho because of their 3-point volume and efficiency.
- S. Clancey, L. Lindsey, A. Yuot, R. Nobre generate high 3-point volume, but the efficiency is manageable.
Finishing Areas
- Their highest-volume team zone is Restricted Area.
- Players such as A. Yuot, S. Clancey, L. Lindsey, Z. McLean, F. Ferreira, F. Ambrosio, R. Nobre, J. Shepherd Hills look to finish in their preferred areas.
Units
- Base lineup: A. Yuot | F. Ferreira | J. Shepherd Hills | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey — tends to stabilize both offense and defense.
- Alternate lineup: A. Yuot | F. Ambrosio | F. Ferreira | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey gives them a different look.
Defensive Emphasis
- Controlling the perimeter shooting of Z. McLean, F. Ferreira, J. Shepherd Hills, I. Coutinho is a primary focus.
- Protect Restricted Area because of their collective shot volume there.
Key Players
| Player | Mpg | Ppg | 3PA | 3P% | Main Area | Role | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 33.8 | 19.3 | 50 | 30.0% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
 | 31.2 | 15.8 | 114 | 27.2% | Above the Break 3 | primary scorer | Gap and recover |
 | 28.0 | 8.2 | 71 | 25.4% | Above the Break 3 | bench spacer | Gap and recover |
 | 25.7 | 7.6 | 29 | 41.4% | Restricted Area | spot-up shooter | Top closeout |
 | 18.4 | 5.5 | 1 | 0.0% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
 | 18.1 | 8.8 | 48 | 27.1% | Paint Non-RA | inside scorer | Wall off paint |
Primary Shooting Threats
| Player | Threat Profile | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Preferred Area | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Closeout | Preferred Area | 31 | 38.7% | 34.1% | Restricted Area | Top closeout |
| Closeout | Preferred Area | 29 | 41.4% | 27.1% | Restricted Area | Top closeout |
 | Closeout | Preferred Area | 24 | 33.3% | 45.3% | Restricted Area | Top closeout |
 | Closeout | 22 | 36.4% | 91.7% | Above the Break 3 | No-help closeout |
| Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 114 | 27.2% | 42.9% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
| Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 71 | 25.4% | 54.6% | Above the Break 3 | Contest volume |
| Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 50 | 30.0% | 23.6% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
| Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 48 | 27.1% | 36.9% | Paint Non-RA | Wall off paint |
| Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
Priority Closeouts
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 38.7% | 34.1% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
| 29 | 41.4% | 27.1% | 0.8 | Wall off paint |
| 24 | 33.3% | 45.3% | 1.1 | Wall off paint |
| 22 | 36.4% | 91.7% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
Volume, Lower Efficiency
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 27.2% | 0.8 | Gap and recover |
| 71 | 25.4% | 0.9 | Gap and recover |
| 50 | 30.0% | 1.1 | Wall off paint |
| 48 | 27.1% | 0.9 | Wall off paint |
Preferred Scoring Areas
| Player | Area | Zone Share | FG% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Area | 50.5% | 75.7% | 1.5 | Wall off paint |
| Above the Break 3 | 33.5% | 24.7% | 0.7 | Gap and recover |
| Above the Break 3 | 48.5% | 25.4% | 0.8 | Gap and recover |
| Restricted Area | 44.0% | 80.0% | 1.6 | Wall off paint |
| Restricted Area | 37.4% | 45.0% | 0.9 | Wall off paint |
| Restricted Area | 53.5% | 57.9% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
| Paint Non-RA | 27.7% | 55.6% | 1.1 | Wall off paint |
| Restricted Area | 32.1% | 58.8% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
Team Shot Map Summary
| Area | Attempts | FG% | Pts/Shot | Zone Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Area | 364.0 | 65.4% | 1.3 | 31.3% |
| Above the Break 3 | 326.0 | 28.5% | 0.9 | 28.0% |
| Paint Non-RA | 251.0 | 37.5% | 0.7 | 21.6% |
| Mid-Range | 123.0 | 26.0% | 0.5 | 10.6% |
| Corner 3 Left | 51.0 | 39.2% | 1.2 | 4.4% |
Lineups to Recognize
| Category | Lineup | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base lineup | A. Yuot | F. Ferreira | J. Shepherd Hills | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey | 90.1 | 79.0 | 83.4 | -4.4 |
| Rotation lineup | A. Yuot | F. Ambrosio | F. Ferreira | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey | 52.2 | 74.3 | 94.9 | -20.7 |
Duos / Trios to Recognize
| Type | Category | Players | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| duo | Most used | A. Yuot | S. Clancey | 465.6 | 84.1 | 95.3 | -11.2 |
| trio | Most used | A. Yuot | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey | 334.9 | 83.4 | 92.1 | -8.7 |
| duo | Best defense | J. Shepherd Hills | R. Nobre | 74.5 | 85.3 | 78.4 | 7.0 |
| duo | Best net | D. Santos | Z. McLean | 55.1 | 108.2 | 95.1 | 13.1 |
Scout Team Emphasis
Matchups to rehearse
Z. McLean, F. Ferreira, J. Shepherd Hills
Paint help rule
Show bodies early and finish possessions at the rim
Recognition lineup
A. Yuot | F. Ferreira | J. Shepherd Hills | L. Lindsey | S. Clancey
Closeout discipline
Do not over-help off I. Coutinho