gonna be a tall order for the tigers. this UConn team is no juggernaut, but they are undoubtedly deeper, more athletic and much bigger in the frontcourt. they start a Fr, So and 3 Sr. dyson is a very good 2. robinson is a anthony randolph type but a Sr. im not sure who is going to handle this guy. in addition to robinson (6'9" 210) they have a 6'10" 230 Sr and 6'9" 240 Fr that should get a lot of PT. (they also have two 7 footers on the bench). the tigers are going to have to hit some outside shots. http://http://www.connpost.com/sports/ci_13764147
unfortunately they have too many of them. all that would do is tire out storm and hurt garrett's back.
the seem to have problems defending the 3 and rebounding, but i wouldnt be surprised that half of it is motivation/effort.
like i said after the WKU game, i think LSU can run with them for a half. we will need to get REALLY GOOD production from the bench so that late in the game we still have storm, tas' and bo with legs. i think bo will need to be effective from the perimeter, we need to be able to continue rebounding well and we need to limit UConn's second-chance points if we want to pull an upset. i really hope for NO injuries because this is a game that can be a VERY good learning experience for our team.
JayB, that's a lot of "needs" and "wants" !! It'll happen though because you forgot to mention our biggest advantage of all...coaching !! :thumb:. Trent Johnson may actually be on par with coach K, Pitino, Calipari, etc. He may even be better than "Digger Dale" :hihi:.
Seriously....would anyone else besides me Like to see Dale Brown as an assistant on Johnson's staff...The motivational assistant coach who gives the locker room pep talks. Let's start a Hire Dale Brown movement !!!
