If memory serves they baited us into a lot of 3’s last year, which wasn’t really our game (we shot a high % but low volume). Sounds like that continues to be their game plan this year and will be interesting to see if they adjust against a strong 3pt team like us. After a few days of practice/shooting I think Plummer and Grandi are due to revert back to their 40%+ ways after a couple of off performances. And if not, Trent, Damonte and the freshman can knock them down too.
On defense I really think we just need to prevent Verge or McGowens from going off. Trent should be able to contain Verge. McGowens is the type of long wing that gives us trouble but I don’t think he’s anywhere close to Mathurin at this point and I think DaMonte should be able to bother him.
No gimmes in the BIG but as long as we don’t shoot atrociously from 3 (ie worse than Maryland) and don’t sleepwalk on defense we should win this one.