Vanquish The Foe - Tyler Haws representing USA in World University GamesBYU sports. Messin' with Texas since 1987.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50093/vanquish-fav.png2013-07-14T10:50:35-07:00http://www.vanquishthefoe.com/rss/stream/42408472013-07-14T10:50:35-07:002013-07-14T10:50:35-07:00Haws' best yet in classification win over Norway
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<p>Haws shows well in his still-limited minutes.</p> <p>BYU's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100703/tyler-haws">Tyler Haws</a> put in his best performance of the World University games early Sunday morning as Team USA blasted Norway, 91-51, in the classification quarterfinals in Russia.</p>
<p>Haws scored 9 points on 3-6 shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds and 1 steal to help USA to the big win. Because of losses to Australia and Canada in the preliminary round, Team USA was relegated to the classification (non-medal) tournament where it plays for 9th place.</p>
<p>Haws played 15 minutes in the contest after receiving a DNP against Australia and only 3 minutes against Canada. Hopefully his good performance will warrant continued playing time.</p>
<p>USA was led in scoring by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123695/will-sheehey">Will Sheehey</a> (Indiana) who scored 16 points on a 7-9 performance from the field. The Americans assisted on 29 of their 34 made field goals, led by 8 assists from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145229/spencer-dinwiddie">Spencer Dinwiddie</a> (Colorado).</p>
<p>Team USA plays in the classification semifinals against Germany on Monday at midnight, MT.</p>
https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-basketball/2013/7/14/4522576/tyler-haws-team-usa-beats-norway-resultsBrett Hein2013-07-09T01:02:07-07:002013-07-09T01:02:07-07:00Game 2 win over Czechs capped by Haws dunk
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<p>Haws helped Team USA lock down the Czechs in Monday's win.</p> <p>Team USA improved to 2-0 in the World University Games by dismantling the Czech Republic, 96-53, in Russia on Monday in preliminary play.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100703/tyler-haws">Tyler Haws</a> is seeing less minutes than most of his teammates, but his lone hoop in Monday's win was emphatic. Haws threw down a dunk on the receiving end of a Yogi Ferrell (Indiana) lob to give Team USA its final hoop of the contest. Haws played 12 minutes, adding a rebound while shooting 1-of-4 from the field.</p>
<p>Haws is now 2-for-7 from the field after two games of pool play, averaging three points and four rebounds per game in just 11.5 minutes per game.</p>
<p>USA was led by Creighton's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123401/doug-mcdermott">Doug McDermott</a>, who scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. McDermott was one of only four players to score in double figures for the Red, White, and Blue. Louisville's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100268/luke-hancock">Luke Hancock</a> pitched in 15 points.</p>
<p>Haws helped keep the Czechs in check as the opposition shot a poor 31%. </p>
<p>Hopefully Haws will get more looks as coaches continue to feel out the team in the preliminary round, and can solidify a spot in the rotation before the tournament stage. His game should translate well to international play -- so I hope the current distribution of minutes still has some experimenting to endure.</p>
<p>July 9 is a day off for the U.S., and the final three preliminary games for Team USA are as follows (all times Mountain, as correctly as I have figured them):</p>
<p>July 10 - Sweden, 11 a.m.<br>July 11 - Australia, 8:30 a.m.<br>July 12 - Canada, 3 a.m.</p>
https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-basketball/2013/7/9/4506354/tyler-haws-team-usa-win-czech-republicBrett Hein2013-07-07T15:58:02-07:002013-07-07T15:58:02-07:00Haws struggles but contributes in USA win over UAE
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<p>Tyler Haws couldn't quite find an offensive rhythm in Team USA's first game, but he didn't let that stop him from making his mark in other ways.</p> <p>The United States blitzed an overwhelmed United Arab Emirates squad Sunday, starting pool play at the World University Games on the right foot with a 94-point rout, 140-46. Cincinnati's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/125920/sean-kilpatrick" class="sbn-auto-link">Sean Kilpatrick</a> led all scorers with 18 points, as eight other Americans scored in double-digits.</p>
<p>Coming off the bench, BYU guard <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100703/tyler-haws" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Haws</a> struggled to adapt to the pace of the game early on and never really found his rhythm, finishing with just 4 points on 1-for-3 shooting in 11 minutes. However, Haws didn't let his offensive struggles sidetrack the rest of his game, as he found other ways to contribute — including racking up 7 rebounds and 2 assists. He even had a nifty alley-oop pass to Creighton's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123401/doug-mcdermott" class="sbn-auto-link">Doug McDermott</a> on the break for a dunk.</p>
<p>Perhaps it was just first-game jitters, but Tyler never looked entirely comfortable on the floor. His decision-making seemed a bit rushed and his normally smooth jumpshot looked slightly stilted on the few attempts he actually took. For the most part, he deferred to his teammates and wasn't particularly aggressive in looking to create his own scoring opportunities. He also struggled to stay in front of UAE's smaller, quicker guards defensively, necessitating a lot of hand-checking that saddled him with 4 fouls.</p>
<p>But despite his struggles, Haws deserves enormous credit for not allowing himself to become frustrated. When his shots weren't falling, he channeled his energy into attacking the glass with a vengeance, and he was a legitimate force on the boards as a result — only three American players collected more rebounds. That kind of activity and hustle will go a long way toward bolstering Haws' reputation in the eyes of coach Bob McKillop.</p>
<p>As Team USA prepares for its next pool game, it will be important for Haws to find his shooting stroke, but it might be even more crucial that he finds a way to adapt to the speed of the international game. If Tyler can't stay in front of opposing guards on defense against better teams than UAE, it may be difficult for McKillop to justify giving him more playing time.</p>
<p>Haws will get another chance to prove himself when the Americans take on the Czech Republic on Monday at 5:00 a.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast live by ESPNU and available for online streaming through WatchESPN and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.livefisu.tv/">FISU.tv.</a></p>
https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-basketball/2013/7/7/4501966/usa-basketball-world-university-games-tyler-haws-win-united-arab-emirates-byuSteve Pierce2013-06-29T12:10:33-07:002013-06-29T12:10:33-07:00Tyler Haws makes Team USA
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<p>The BYU junior made the final cut to represent the United States of America.</p> <p>BYU junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100703/tyler-haws">Tyler Haws</a> was named to the final roster to represent Team USA in the World University Games on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Team USA coaching staff -- head coach Bob McKillop (Davidson), John Beilein (Michigan), and Frank Martin (South Carolina) -- selected Haws to be on the 12-man roster that will compete in Kazan, Russia in July.</p>
<p>Team USA departs for Russia on July 1 and will practice from July 3-6 before competition begins on July 7.</p>
<p>The World University Games is a multi-sport event held every other year. Competitors must be between the ages of 17-24 and currently (or within the last year) enrolled at a college or university. Team USA men's baskteball has captured gold in 13 of the 20 WUG in which it has participated and carries an overall record of 138-9 into this year's event.</p>
<p>Haws will get his first taste of international competition in preliminary rounds. Team USA's schedule for pool play is as follows (times local Russian, which is apparently +8 hours from EDT):</p>
<p>July 7 - United Arab Emirates, 6:30 p.m.<br>July 8 - Czech Republic, 1 p.m.<br>July 10 - Sweden, 9 p.m.<br>July 11 - Australia, 6:30 p.m.<br>July 12 - Canada, 1 p.m.</p>
<p>The best two teams of the four pools advance to the medal round beginning on July 14.</p>
<p>Joining Haws are a host of talented college players from across the country:</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145229/spencer-dinwiddie">Spencer Dinwiddie</a> (Colorado)<br>Yogi Ferrell (Indiana)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146416/treveon-graham">Treveon Graham</a> (Virginia Commonwealth)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100268/luke-hancock">Luke Hancock</a> (Louisville)<br>Tyler Haws (BYU)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99934/cory-jefferson">Cory Jefferson</a> (Baylor)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/125920/sean-kilpatrick">Sean Kilpatrick</a> (Cincinnati)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124014/alex-kirk">Alex Kirk</a> (New Mexico)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123401/doug-mcdermott">Doug McDermott</a> (Creighton)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123903/adreian-payne">Adreian Payne</a> (Michigan State)<br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123695/will-sheehey">Will Sheehey</a> (Indiana)<br>Aaron White (Iowa)</p>
https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-basketball/2013/6/29/4476828/tyler-haws-makes-team-usa-roster-schedule-world-university-gamesBrett Hein2013-06-27T07:53:45-07:002013-06-27T07:53:45-07:00Hot shooting keeps Haws' Team USA dream alive
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<p>Tyler Haws survived USA Basketball's first round of roster cuts on Tuesday, moving him one step closer to donning the red, white and blue at the World University Games.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100703/tyler-haws" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Haws</a> is on the verge of going where no Cougar has gone before.</p>
<p>Well, at least not since 1983.</p>
<p>Haws has survived the initial round of cuts at USA Basketball training camp, moving one step closer to representing his country at the World University Games in July. Head coach Bob McKillop — who coaches at Davidson for his day job — cut the pool of 25 camp invitees down to 16 players on Tuesday, with Haws still very much in the running to secure one of the 12 roster spots for the team's trip to Kazan, Russia. McKillop is expected to make his final personnel decisions on Friday.</p>
<p>If he ultimately makes the team, Haws will be the first BYU player to represent the United States in international competition since Devin Durrant and Mike Smith did so in 1983 at the World University Games and the U-19 World Junior Championships, respectively. That would be a huge achievement for Tyler personally, but also yet another reflection of coach Dave Rose's success in building a program that can produce elite-level players. Or in other words, that whole Jimmer thing might not have been a fluke.</p>
<p>But in order to do that, Haws still has to make the roster, which is not guaranteed. However, he does seem well-positioned at this stage.</p>
<p>While the current 16-man group seems to be set at the point guard and post spots, there is a glut of talent on the wing—and most observers figure that's where the cuts will come from. Fortunately for Haws, he has one skill that sets him apart from the pack and may bode well for his inclusion.</p>
<p>As <a target="_blank" href="http://college-basketball.si.com/2013/06/26/world-university-games-trials-wednesday-night-roundup/">reported</a> by Sports Illustrated's Andy Glockner, who has attended each training camp practice:</p>
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<p>In eyeballing the possible composition of the final roster, there are only four "true" guards left out of the 16 players, so you'd have to assume that Yogi Ferrell, Spencer Diniwddie, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146167/chasson-randle" class="sbn-auto-link">Chasson Randle</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/125920/sean-kilpatrick" class="sbn-auto-link">Sean Kilpatrick</a> all have strong chances to make the trip. The mix could be complicated by the large number of decent-sized wings, though. You have Tyler Haws, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100268/luke-hancock" class="sbn-auto-link">Luke Hancock</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124084/jerian-grant" class="sbn-auto-link">Jerian Grant</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146416/treveon-graham" class="sbn-auto-link">Treveon Graham</a> all in the 6-foot-5, 200-pound range, with various skills that can complement the guards and big men who are left. I still think the team needs as many shooters as it can get, so Haws may get the nod along with Hancock, but we'll see.</p>
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<p>The finalists struggled mightily to connect from the longer international three-point line in the first few days of camp, with Haws and Lousiville's Hancock really setting themselves apart as the only players who feel truly comfortable at that distance. Entering an international competition where finesse play and outside shooting are placed at a premium, especially relative to American college basketball, Tyler's ability to convert on open looks off the catch could go a long way toward punching his ticket to Russia.</p>
<p>Beyond his on-court abilities, Haws also has history working in his favor. McKillop heavily recruited him to Davidson as a high school senior, and the Lone Peak star even made an official visit to the school's campus before ultimately committing to BYU. There's certainly a level of familiarity between coach and player, which can be key in a quick tryout situation like this one—and McKillop obviously appreciated Tyler's game in 2009, so reason would dictate that he likes it just as much (if not more) in 2013.</p>
<p>Then again, reason doesn't always rule the day when it comes to basketball. It's more often about how a player fits into a coach's system, meshes with other players on the floor, or fills a roster need. At the end of the day, it's 16 guys for 12 spots — and the final squad will likely be chosen based on some combination of those factors.</p>
<p>Tyler Haws better keep shooting.</p>
https://www.vanquishthefoe.com/byu-basketball/2013/6/27/4470058/tyler-haws-byu-usa-basketball-roster-training-campSteve Pierce