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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Warren making foul shots, could 3-pointer be next?
After shooting a combined 52.5 percent from the foul line in his first two years, Dayton’s London Warren has been connecting at a 64.4-percent clip this season.
“I put a lot of time and work into it,” he said. “I try to get up 100 (extra) a day and make sure all the technical parts are locked in.”
Warren is gaining confidence in his mid-range jumper, but he’s a reluctant 3-point shooter, having not attempted any treys this season apart from a desperation heave before halftime at Duquesne and a fling at the end of the shot clock while killing time in the Xavier win.
Asked if he’s looking to launch a 3-pointer in UD’s offense, he nodded and said: “It’s coming soon to a court near you. … And I’m going to make it.”
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Gregory likes Thomas’ team-oriented mentality
Dayton’s Stephen Thomas performed well in his first game as London Warren’s primary back-up at point guard, getting four points and two assists with no turnovers in 16 minutes in a 69-63 win over Richmond on Saturday. And UD coach Brian Gregory believes the sophomore is prepared to handle a meaningful role down the stretch.
“The amount of play he’s had in the past has definitely helped him, and there’s also a mindset there,” Gregory said earlier this week.
“I just watched the (Richmond) film again. On the second play of the game, we pick up a charge, and the first guy off the bench — completely jacked up for his teammates — was Stephen Thomas. I said to myself. ‘He was ready to go. He was into the game.’ In this day and age, to get guys to believe in that is hard, and I think it speaks volumes for Stephen.
“The other thing it does is speaks volumes for his teammates (after losing Rob Lowery). Our guys didn’t worry, panic, or go, ‘Oh, no, what are we going to do?’ It was, ‘Stephen, let’s go. You’ve got to help us.’ They have a great amount of faith in each other, and I think it showed on Wednesday (against Xavier) and in both those games.
“It showed some of the stuff our guys have inside as opposed to just outside.”
