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March 31st, 2009
by Shawn Siegel
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Apr 4 2009 - 6:07pm
Most people thought Louisville was going to roll over Michigan St like they did against Arizona. But the well-coached Spartans controlled the tempo perfectly, and exposed Louisville for being a mediocre team in the half-court. Will that possession by possession mentality work against UCONN, or will that play right into the Huskies hands?
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Matchup Comparison |
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UCONN is tough to beat when Price is playing at his best. Look out if he happens to be on from three..
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The engine behind MSU's success. Must contain Price if MSU has any shot. Gus Johnson knows Lucas is the "Big Ten Player of the Year!!"
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Basically a role player now, who isn't asked to do much on O considering the other options.
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On the floor to pass the ball and defend. Doesn't light up scoreboard, but L'Ville game was great example of how he still makes important contributions.
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Unlike Morgan, Robinson has been playing the best ball of his life in recent weeks. |
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Never really got into flow with injury issues, and has been virtually invisible. Has scored just 7 points in his last 3 games..
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Rock solid player rebounds and mixes it up on the inside. Not as imposing as Thabeet on D, but can still block shots.
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Promising freshman has only impacted 1 of MSU's 4 tourney games. Needs to step up. |
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Offensively challenged, but still a hugely imposing presence on D and on the glass.
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Averaging almost 20 & 10 over last two games. But has done most of his damage in the first half. Needs to hit outside shots to make Thabeet step away from the rim.
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Reserves |
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Only gets in for 2-3 minutes a game now. |
PGs |
Lucas & Walton are both PG's, so Lucious rarely gets much time. But he's far from a scrub. |
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Made name name for himself with 23 against Mizzou, but prone to inconsistency.
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Wings |
Michigan St excels when these guys run the floor and hit threes. Summers was big against L'Ville.
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Serviceable so long as he doesn't drift outside the paint. |
Bigs |
Since February started, Draymond Green has emerged as the feature reserve forward. He's really coming into his own. |
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