RE: James Madison preview
Likely JMU starters
Kent Jackson 6'7" 185lb. So. G. 11.0 ppg, .448 from 3, 48 assists, 38 TO's, 20 steals
Ron Curry 6'4" 190lb. Jr. G 11.9 ppg .356 from 3, 100 assists, 58 TO's, 28 steals
Winston Grays 6'2" 175lb. Jr. G 9.0 ppg, .368 from 3, 42 assists, 34 TO's, 23 steals
Yohanny Dalembert 6'8" 225lb. Fr. F 11.0 ppg, .604 field, no 3 pointers, 5.5reb, 28 blks.
Tom Vodanovich 6'8" 220lb So. F 4.9 ppg, .545 field, one 3 pointer, 3.6 rebs.,
JMU has been pretty good with the ball, but they haven't faced the non-stop pressure UNCW will bring to the game. With a Freshman and two Sophomores starting, the physicality of a Senior and upper class UNCW roster may create problems in rebounding(where JMU ranks next to last in the CAA), and in beating the press.
Dalembert will pose problems when UNCW drives to the basket, having 28 blocks on the year. He also leads the conference in FG%.
I thought UNCW would fare better against Drexel, but with a Damien Lee on the roster, and a physical roster, they handled our pressure probably better than any CAA opponent this year. I don't think JMU will handle the press nearly as well, and UNCW should dominate the boards.
We do struggle against the zone, but getting into a set zone defense means you have to make shots. UNCW should try to speed this up, and use their physicality to get to the bucket before the zone can get set.
I also think the sheer size of CJ is going to make it hard for Dalembert to get position in the post to score or get rebounds.
UNCW 78 - Hazzard County 65
I've predicted a win every game this year, so take that in consideration.
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