Syndicate Boys vs Tate Mcrae Academy
Game recap
Syndicate Boys rolled into Tate Mcrae Academy's gym and walked out with a 69-41 win, a wire-to-wire statement that pushes them to 2-0 on the young season while dropping Tate Mcrae to 0-2.
The shape of the game was decided inside. Syndicate Boys attacked the paint relentlessly, cashing 27 of their 48 two-point attempts at a 56.3% clip and turning the corner at will. They piled up 35 rebounds to Tate Mcrae's 22 and dished 23 assists on 30 made field goals, a sign the ball was moving and the shots were the right ones. Tate Mcrae couldn't keep up, shooting 17-of-52 overall (32.7%) and coughing it up 14 times against just 15 assists. Their perimeter game offered a brief spark, hitting 5-of-16 from beyond the arc, but the damage was already done inside.
The lead grew in steady chunks rather than a single run, with Syndicate's depth doing the work. Player-39 set the offensive tone with 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting and added 4 rebounds, while Player-23 chipped in 15 points, 6 boards, and 5 assists to keep the pressure on. number48 and Player-46 each added 10 points, with Player-46 cleaning up the glass for 8 rebounds. For Tate Mcrae, #23 led with 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, and #7 added 7, but no one else reached double figures.
Syndicate Boys now look like a team hitting its stride early, with balance, paint dominance, and ball movement all clicking at the same time.
Team takeaways
- Three positives from this boxscore. First, the two-point shooting was outstanding at 56.3 percent on 48 attempts, showing the team is executing efficiently in the paint and finishing through contact at a high level. Second, ball movement was excellent with 23 assists on 30 made field goals, meaning the offense is flowing through proper reads and players are trusting each other to create scoring opportunities. Third, the team won the glass decisively with 35 total rebounds compared to the opponent's 22, plus limited fouls to just 4, which shows disciplined, physical play without sending opponents to the line. This is a winning formula when paired with the shooting efficiency already displayed.
- Three areas for improvement from this boxscore. First, the three-point shooting was poor at 21.4 percent on 14 attempts, so the coaching staff should evaluate whether these are the right shooters taking these shots, or if the team needs more dribble penetration and kick-out rhythm before launching threes. Second, free throw shooting at 42.9 percent is well below standard, and late-game scenarios demand better, so free throw work should be added to every practice with a structured rotation of reps. Third, despite winning the rebounding battle overall, only 2 blocks were recorded, which suggests the big men are not vertical enough as rim protectors, so we need to emphasize shot-contest timing, vertical leap drills, and help-side defensive rotations in the post. In summary, improve three-point efficiency and selection, raise free throw percentage through dedicated practice reps, and develop a more aggressive interior defensive presence to maintain the team's winning margin.
- Three positives from this boxscore. First, the ball movement was strong with 15 assists, showing the team is committed to finding the open man and playing unselfish basketball. Second, the three-point shooting was respectable at 31.3 percent, indicating shooters are getting quality looks and knocking them down at a competitive rate. Third, the defensive rebounding effort was solid with 17 defensive boards, limiting second-chance opportunities for opponents and showing good help-side awareness on the defensive glass. These are foundation pieces to build on moving forward.
- Three areas for improvement from this boxscore. First, turnovers are a major concern at 14, nearly matching the total assists, so ball-handling drills and decision-making under pressure need to be a practice priority. Second, overall field goal percentage sits at just 32.7 percent on 52 attempts, which means shot selection needs review. The team should emphasize higher-percentage looks closer to the rim and reduce contested mid-range attempts. Third, zero blocks and only 4 free throw attempts show a lack of interior aggression on both ends, so the team must establish more physicality in the paint through better post positioning, rim protection rotations, and attacking the basket to draw contact and get to the line. In summary, reduce turnovers, improve shot selection efficiency, and bring greater physicality inside to compete with top teams.
Team stats
Box score
Syndicate Boys
69W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39Player #39Is this you? Claim it → | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8-13 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| 23Muhammad MalikPlayer of the gameSmooth operator | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| 46Dev Patel | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 48Player #48Is this you? Claim it → | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 58suge meen | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 1-4 |
| 98Jacky | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 56Player #56Is this you? Claim it →Dimer | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 99Player #99Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 66 | 35 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 30-62 | 3-14 | 3-7 |
| Shooting | 48.4% | 21.4% | 42.9% | |||||||
Tate Mcrae Academy
41L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23Mark Salvador Jr | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| 99Player #99Is this you? Claim it → | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| 7Player #7Is this you? Claim it → | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 8Player #8Is this you? Claim it → | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| 9Kevin Song | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2Player #2Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 67saiyam bhatt | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 14scott downing | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 10Player #10Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 41 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 17-52 | 5-16 | 2-4 |
| Shooting | 32.7% | 31.3% | 50.0% | |||||||
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