(02-23-2015 08:30 AM)EagleSam Wrote: We actually did a very good job in the 2nd half of the CMU game on the defensive side. We extended our zone and dared them to beat us inside. This was also before we used Nazione at 5...I think this game is perfect for him to be there. They are gonna hit some threes...I think that's pretty much a given. Limiting Fowler should be our focus. He's their only dribble drive threat and the catalyst of their offense. Gotta keep him on the perimeter.
I would think that this game, piggyback on your comments, Sam, will be much, much different than the first meeting.
I'd be shocked (probably crap my pants) if Murphy doesn't start Talley, Lee, Bond, Ward and Nazione.
CMU has more height than in the past, but still isn't a power team inside.
Starting Okoloji and Samuels (whom I assume started the last CMU game) would make little sense. Why go big if they go small???
Wonder if the half time score could be say 37 - 35? Then someone will try to turn the game into a grinder in the 2nd half?
The key to the game stopping CMU offensively, as we need missed shots to set up our transition game.
If CMU shoots lights out, we'll get stuck in an ugly, unproductive half court game.
BTW, are students on break this week, next week or the week after?
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