Seton Hall basketball beats Charlotte — and finds a point guard

PHILADELPHIA – The Seton Hall basketball did more than win a game Monday night against a decent Charlotte team.

The Pirates found a point guard.

Junior Mihailo Petrovic came off the bench to spark an offense that had been stagnant through the season’s early going. The transfer from Illinois pushed all the right buttons as the Hall prevailed 68-62 before a small but vocal Pirate-dominated crowd at the Palestra, appropriately known as the cathedral of college basketball.

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Petrovic finished with 12 points, six assists, three steals and two turnovers in 30 minutes. He shot 4-of-6 from the field and it was clear his teammates’ confidence clearly rose with him at the controls. The ball moved better, the floor was spaced better, and the pick-and-roll consistently worked.

Seton Hall guard Mihailo Petrovic drives against Charlotte at the Palestra

In the ultimate compliment, Hall coach Shaheen Holloway started Petrovic in the second half over Del Jones – something the coach rarely does. It was recognition that he’s found something – if you have a point guard, you have a chance. And Seton Hall (3-0) now has a chance.

Charlotte 49ers (2-1) was picked to finish fifth in the 13-team American Athletic Conference. There’s a chance this holds up as a Quad 2 victory and a neutral-court resume-booster.

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FIVE TAKEAWAYS

1. Devin Williams breaks out

Terry Copeland’s foul trouble opened the door for Devin Williams, and the 6-foot-10 junior played his best game thus far, notching 16 points, four assists and two blocks in 22 minutes.

Williams ran some nice pick-and-roll action and did a nice job drawing defenders to the paint before dishing to open teammates. He also set solid screens.

He wasn’t perfect – he takes too many jump shots and should use his length to rebound better – but it was a clear step forward for the Florida Atlantic transfer.

2. Terry Copeland’s foul trouble

For the second straight game, the junior center picked up two quick fouls – and the first was a…

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