š Buckner Bandits Weekly Recap
Week Ending: April 11, 2025
Record This Week: 1-1
The Buckner Bandits split their matchups this week, going 1-1 in a pair of gritty games. While the team continues to fine-tune its chemistry, there were plenty of bright spotsāparticularly in training and on the offensive end.
š„ Player Highlights
ā Mick Hunt
The soul of the Bandits was on fire this week. Mick dropped a blistering 28.0 points per game, knocking down 7 threes and shooting nearly 48% from the field. On top of that, he gained a level in experience (mediocre ā average), showing he's becoming not just a scorer, but a seasoned leader.
ā Kevin Moore
Kevin Moore was a force of natureā27.5 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and perfect at the line (4-4). His training pop in Free Throw (sensational ā tremendous) shows heās refining his all-around game and becoming deadly in late-game situations.
š Training Gains
Paolo Polo improved his already elite free throw form (wondrous ā marvelous).
Sidney McCann saw solid two-way growth, boosting his Passing (average ā respectable) and Inside Defense (mediocre ā average).
William Moore took a small but meaningful step in Experience (awful ā inept).
Mick Huntās experience gain adds even more leadership value on and off the court.
šŖ Role Players Stepping Up
Johnny Costello played with confidence, averaging 18.5 points and shooting over 53% from the field.
Grover Patterson quietly had a strong impact, scoring efficiently (60% FG) and grabbing 7.5 boards per game.
Timothy Lawler was solid off the bench, though heāll need to monitor his stamina going forward.
William Moore continues to be a gritty glue guyā12 points, 6 rebounds, and good defensive activity.
š Training Drops
A few stamina setbacks to note:
Eleuterio AillĆ³n (strong ā respectable)
Timothy Lawler (respectable ā average)
Grover Patterson (average ā mediocre)
With the Bandits' high-paced play style, keeping fresh legs will be key in upcoming games.
š§ Inside the Training Room
Training this week focused on Inside Defense for Centers, helping bolster rim protection as the season progresses. Keep an eye on that unit as the benefits begin to show.
šļø Looking Ahead
With one win under their belt this week and stars continuing to shine, the Bandits are moving in the right direction. Momentum is buildingāand with strong individual growth across the board, next week could be a statement stretch.