The Finneytown (Cincinnati, OH) varsity basketball team will be playing a home conference game against Wyoming (Cincinnati, OH) today at 7:30 p.m.

Here’s what you need Basketball to know:

What: Ohio High School Basketball
Who: Finneytown vs Wyoming
When: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:30. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Wyoming vs. Finneytown: Basketball Showdown Preview

The upcoming basketball game between Wyoming and Finneytown is poised to be a thrilling clash of contrasting records and team dynamics. This conference game, scheduled for January 11, 2025, will take place at Finneytown, where the home team will be looking to bounce back from a tough season. On the other hand, Wyoming enters this matchup with an undefeated record, showcasing their dominance in the league so far.

Wyoming’s Unstoppable Momentum

As of January 2025, Wyoming boasts a perfect 8-0 record in the conference, with an impressive 5-0 performance in league play. The team has excelled both at home and on the road, maintaining a flawless record of 2-0 at home and 4-0 away. Wyoming has been a scoring machine, averaging 65.4 points per game, with a well-rounded team effort that involves both offensive firepower and solid defense.

The standout player for Wyoming has been Adrian Benton, who leads the team with 14.8 points per game. Alongside him, Brandon Wise has been a key contributor, averaging 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game, while Mamadou Ndiaye provides the team with a strong defensive presence, recording 1.0 blocks per game.

Wyoming’s performance has been consistently dominant, with the team averaging over 17 points per quarter and finishing strong, especially in the third quarter, where they average 19 points. Their overall point differential is evident, as they have scored 523 points while allowing only 297 points so far this season.

Finneytown’s Struggles

In contrast, Finneytown has struggled this season, posting a 2-6 overall record and a 1-4 mark in the conference. Despite some individual efforts, the team has had difficulty translating that into wins. Finneytown has managed to score 50.3 points per game but has been vulnerable defensively, allowing 446 points throughout the season. The team has had trouble finding consistent offensive flow, as evidenced by their lower scoring averages across all quarters, including just 9.0 points per game in the fourth quarter.

Finneytown’s leading scorer, Brandon Wise, has had a solid season, contributing 5.1 points per game along with 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, but the team’s overall performance has been underwhelming. The team has shown resilience in certain matchups, but will need to make significant improvements in both offense and defense to compete against Wyoming.

Common Opponents

When comparing the two teams against common opponents, Wyoming has a perfect 6-0 record, while Finneytown has only won 1 of 4 matchups. Notably, Wyoming defeated teams like Batavia, Madeira, and Reading with commanding performances. On the other hand, Finneytown has struggled in similar matchups, including losses to Madeira, Taylor, and Mariemont.

The difference in performance against common opponents is stark, with Wyoming consistently outplaying teams by significant margins. For example, Wyoming’s win over Deer Park (82-42) showed their offensive and defensive strength, while Finneytown faced a tough loss to Deer Park earlier in the season.

Key Statistics

• Points Per Game: Wyoming (65.4), Finneytown (50.3)
• Rebounds Per Game: Wyoming (27.6), Finneytown (20.8)
• Assists Per Game: Wyoming (8.0), Finneytown (7.0)
• Steals Per Game: Wyoming (7.0), Finneytown (5.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Wyoming (1.6), Finneytown (1.0)

Wyoming’s superior stats in all categories, especially scoring, rebounds, and steals, underscore their strength. Finneytown will need to improve in these areas if they are to close the gap and challenge Wyoming in this upcoming matchup.

What to Expect

Wyoming will likely enter this game as the heavy favorite. With an undefeated conference record and a high-scoring offense, they will look to continue their dominance in the league. Finneytown, on the other hand, will be looking to rebound from their tough season and pull off an upset on their home court.

The game will feature contrasting styles: Wyoming’s fast-paced offense and suffocating defense against Finneytown’s battle to find consistent scoring and defensive rhythm. For Finneytown to have a chance, they will need to contain Wyoming’s key players and find a way to score more efficiently, especially in the second half, where Wyoming has been most lethal.

The head-to-head matchup on January 11, 2025, kicks off at 7:30 PM at Finneytown, with the Wyoming vs. Finneytown game on February 14, 2025 also being a key event for both teams. Wyoming will be looking to stay perfect, while Finneytown will be fighting for redemption.

Expect a high-energy, intense game as these two teams face off with much on the line!