{"id":44112,"date":"2024-11-09T16:01:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T21:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbox615.com\/?p=44112"},"modified":"2024-11-09T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T21:51:22","slug":"recapping-and-rating-belmonts-performers-through-first-week-of-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressbox615.com\/ro\/recapping-and-rating-belmonts-performers-through-first-week-of-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Recapping and Rating Belmont’s Performers Through Week 1 of 2024-25 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Belmont\u2019s roster was gutted headed into the 2024-25 season, losing four of its starters last season to the transfer portal and its fifth starter graduating. Questions regarding the Bruins\u2019 rotation swirled throughout the offseason among fans \u2014 and likely head coach Casey Alexander\u2019s coaching room as well \u2014 many of which were answered in Belmont\u2019s first two games of the season this past week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a tight first half, the Bruins took care of a feisty Maryville team in its season opener on Monday, 93-70. To cap the week, Belmont lost in heartbreaking fashion to Furman on Friday, surrendering a 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds remaining on the clock to lose, 76-74.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In typical Belmont fashion, it does not appear the Bruins will have issues scoring this season. Four players are averaging double-digits through the first two games and the team is shooting over 40% from beyond the arc. However, a failure to guard its own 3-point line (Furman shot 45.7% from 3Pt) and late defensive rotation could be something to keep an eye on early in the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recapping the Performances of Belmont’s Key Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carter Whitt, Brody Peebles, Tyler Lundblade and Jonathan Pierre all transferred to Belmont in the offseason with the expectation that they play critical minutes for Alexander\u2019s group. While chemistry is not cultivated overnight and roles are still being defined, Belmont appears to have unearthed several gems through the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carter Whitt<\/strong> missed the Bruins\u2019 season opener due to a preseason injury, but the senior transfer from Furman showcased team MVP potential in his return against his former team on Friday night. The guard scored 14 points on 6-8 shooting and logged 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brody Peebles<\/strong>, a graduate student transfer from Liberty, erupted for a career-high 26 points vs. Furman and is averaging 19 points per game on the season to lead the Bruins. He has yet to hit a 3-pointer through two games this season, but his elbow jumper is deadly. In addition, he clearly has the confidence and experience to put the team on his back when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyler Lundblade<\/strong> joins the Bruins from TCU and dazzled in the season opener despite a quiet encore showing. The junior scored 14 points vs. Maryville, going 4-4 from 3-point range, before putting up only five points vs. Furman. His minutes were cut in half from the first game to the second (21 compared to 11), likely due to the return of Whitt to the Belmont lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When it rains it POURS \u26c8\ufe0f@jluvbucketss<\/a> \u27a1\ufe0f @22lundblade<\/a>#ItsBruinTime<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dcp4LNVY8i<\/a><\/p>— Belmont Basketball (@BelmontMBB) November 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>