He may be out with a head injury, said he wont practice today. Duke is to big for these guys, without this guy, they may not get a rebound! Hammer The Dukies boys, GL FBT
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Have to go with Duke.Comment -
fuk the guy been on the bench in foul trouble all tourney...seriously how many minutes he avg? it cant be high, not saying it matters but at this point they should be used to him being on the benchComment -
This would be nice, doubt he'll miss this game thoughComment -
It's one game and in one game, anything can happen. I hope the refs side with the home team just to be part of a great victory for the Bulldogs. Much crazier things have happened.Comment -
Please....the kid is playing.
This is going to be a tough game. Sheldon Mack didnt even play for the most part in that last game. If he gets hot from 3 they can beat anyone. Hayward is nasty."This is why my basketball intelligence is unmatched on this site. I'm sure there are better cappers but no one can tell you the strategies of most coaches before the game even starts "
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Duke 63 Butler 55
"The Butler Way."
That's defense, ball control, discipline and teamwork, and all of it was on display against the Spartans on Saturday night.
Butler made the offense-by-committee that had gotten Michigan State this far look more like a free-for-all, and forced the Spartans into foul trouble. Durrell Summers, who had averaged 20 points in Michigan State's first four tournament games, was held to 14. Draymond Green fouled out and Raymar Morgan, the lone senior starter, was limited to 23 minutes because of foul trouble.
Perhaps most shockingly, the Bulldogs outmuscled the bigger, bulkier Spartans, leading Michigan State coach Tom Izzo to compare them to a Big Ten, his ultimate compliment.
Butler has now held 12 of its last 13 opponents under 60 points, including all five tournament foes.
"I think they're an outstanding basketball team who, because Butler hasn't been to the Final Four, creates that Cinderella thing," Krzyzewski said. "But they're one of the best teams in the country, or else they wouldn't be playing in the national championship. They've earned it."
But Duke and its Big Three surely will test the Bulldogs.
This isn't the typical Blue Devils team. There's no big name like Grant Hill or Christian Laettner. No can't miss NBA talent, either.
What it does have is a group of players who know their roles and play them to perfection.
Duke shot 53 percent, making West Virginia's vaunted 1-3-1 zone look like child's play. The Blue Devils had assists on 20 of their 29 field goals, while turning the ball over just six times. "As a Butler coach and a Butler fan, I have no doubt I'm going to be proud of them at the end of the game," Stevens said. "I think you take some peace with that and say, 'Give it all you can.' That's what our guys are trying to do."Comment -
he'll play..... he'll never get another shot to play in a ncaa national championship game in his backyardComment -
Would hurt Butler without his inside game.Comment -
"mild concussion", the kid will play. guaranteed.
thread closed.Comment -
He better play
This is not the NFLComment -
matt howard practiced w/team and was cleared to play
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Can you imagine playing for Butler and having to sit out the title game.
I feel for that kidComment -
matt howard practiced w/team and was cleared to play
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playing...if Duke hits there shots he is a no factor...Comment
