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Memphis wins by 10+

(03-12-2023 06:37 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Memphis wins by 10+

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Memphis' 3 point defense is going to have to be good. If FAU hits around 12-15 3's in this game, their chances are good.
Both teams score around 78-79 points a game. However, Memphis gives up close to 72 points a game, and FAU gives up close to 65 a game.

(03-12-2023 06:37 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Memphis wins by 10+

(03-12-2023 06:48 PM)GoDownSwinging Wrote:  Memphis' 3 point defense is going to have to be good. If FAU hits around 12-15 3's in this game, their chances are good.
Both teams score around 78-79 points a game. However, Memphis gives up close to 72 points a game, and FAU gives up close to 65 a game.

Memphis is 26th adjO and 35th adjD. FAU is 32 and 36. Seems pretty evenly matched but we have started peaking at the right time and playing even better than that. Plus we have KD and those dominate guards are usually what makes for a run in March.

They beat Florida but lost to Ole Miss.
I predict Deandre has a big game.
Play like we have played the last 2 games and we’ll beat them AND Purdue.

(03-12-2023 06:55 PM)holyterror Wrote:  They beat Florida but lost to Ole Miss.
I predict Deandre has a big game.
Play like we have played the last 2 games and we’ll beat them AND Purdue.

Lost to Ole Miss by 13 points

ESPN app shows us playing Friday at 8:20pm

If you're a betting person, I'd probably grab that line before it starts sliding way more negative.

‘This is a very dangerous team.’

Over looking this team would be a great mistake.

Possible preview of next year's AAC title game.

(03-12-2023 06:53 PM)Fluke Wrote:  

(03-12-2023 06:48 PM)GoDownSwinging Wrote:  Memphis' 3 point defense is going to have to be good. If FAU hits around 12-15 3's in this game, their chances are good.
Both teams score around 78-79 points a game. However, Memphis gives up close to 72 points a game, and FAU gives up close to 65 a game.

Memphis is 26th adjO and 35th adjD. FAU is 32 and 36. Seems pretty evenly matched but we have started peaking at the right time and playing even better than that. Plus we have KD and those dominate guards are usually what makes for a run in March.

True, the only reason why I think Memphis will win is due to being old and having Davis. However, it's not a walk in the park by any means, especially if FAU hit three's.

I looked them up,.they have a 7'1 center. This game will not be easy but we can take them.

31-3 is an incredibly impressive season, they know how to win.

They are a much younger team, we are literally filled with 5th years seniors and a 26 year old.

Can’t be looking ahead to Purdue

Correct. FAU first and worry about Purdue later. But still have the staff prepping for possible Purdue matchup.

FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

(03-13-2023 08:18 AM)Hoots Wrote:  FAU is scary. The tendency is to scoff at them - much like others do to programs like Memphis - but a 30+ win season is impressive. I just believe KD is going to be way too much for them to handle. If we get guys to make some shots and not have KD and DeAndre shoulder the entire load the Tigers are going to be a very difficult out for anyone.

Ya, you have to give respect to a team that has won over 30 games in a season. Mediocre teams do not do that in any conference. They will be a tough matchup but we will presumably have the two best players on the court with Davis and Williams and they have been red hot.