I have some interesting tid bits of info.
First, Arizona's size will decimate these poor bastards. Let's look at the starting lineup:
So. Miss: 5'11" - 6'0" - 6'5" - 6'5" - 6'5"
vs.
Arizona: 6'1" - 6'3" - 6'6" - 6'9" - 7'0"
To add to that, the first three players off Arizona's bench are 6'6", 6'10" and 6'10"
Second, our 6th man is currently the most offensively efficient player in America - and we're bringing him off of the bench, because 1) he loves and plays well in that role (think Jason Terry) 2) The kid playing in front of him is playing out of his mind (Nick Johnson, 17th ranked player in the nation).
Third, So. Miss will try and run a press against Arizona. Sean has played teams so far this year that have done this, and have done nothing but practice that the past 3 weeks. As a result, Arizona's current press break is damn near flawless.
Finally, because of So. Miss' penchant to press, and then transform into a 2-3 zone, the game will be of a high tempo, and Arizona will also be baited into taking many 3's (to shoot over the top of the zone). Arizona has remarkable 3 point shooters on the team, to include our star freshman 6'10 forward Grant Jerrett. Also, due to the size discrepancy, Arizona will absolutely dominate on the offensive boards.
I cannot take Arizona, because I made a pact with myself recently about betting on my home team - even though I am currently 4-0 ATS with this team so far this season.
Not going to tell you this is a lock, because it isn't. This is the best team Arizona has faced in Tucson thus far this season (schedule has been weak) - but Arizona can easily win this by around 30 points. 28 is the average margin of victory currently.
... if you take them, and it is hovering around the spread and you are feeling uncomfortable - due to our depth, we usually start pulling away in dramatic fashion around the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half. Our guys are fresh from constant subbing patterns, while they're exhausted - especially if they've been pressing us for any main amount of time.
First, Arizona's size will decimate these poor bastards. Let's look at the starting lineup:
So. Miss: 5'11" - 6'0" - 6'5" - 6'5" - 6'5"
vs.
Arizona: 6'1" - 6'3" - 6'6" - 6'9" - 7'0"
To add to that, the first three players off Arizona's bench are 6'6", 6'10" and 6'10"
Second, our 6th man is currently the most offensively efficient player in America - and we're bringing him off of the bench, because 1) he loves and plays well in that role (think Jason Terry) 2) The kid playing in front of him is playing out of his mind (Nick Johnson, 17th ranked player in the nation).
Third, So. Miss will try and run a press against Arizona. Sean has played teams so far this year that have done this, and have done nothing but practice that the past 3 weeks. As a result, Arizona's current press break is damn near flawless.
Finally, because of So. Miss' penchant to press, and then transform into a 2-3 zone, the game will be of a high tempo, and Arizona will also be baited into taking many 3's (to shoot over the top of the zone). Arizona has remarkable 3 point shooters on the team, to include our star freshman 6'10 forward Grant Jerrett. Also, due to the size discrepancy, Arizona will absolutely dominate on the offensive boards.
I cannot take Arizona, because I made a pact with myself recently about betting on my home team - even though I am currently 4-0 ATS with this team so far this season.
Not going to tell you this is a lock, because it isn't. This is the best team Arizona has faced in Tucson thus far this season (schedule has been weak) - but Arizona can easily win this by around 30 points. 28 is the average margin of victory currently.
... if you take them, and it is hovering around the spread and you are feeling uncomfortable - due to our depth, we usually start pulling away in dramatic fashion around the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half. Our guys are fresh from constant subbing patterns, while they're exhausted - especially if they've been pressing us for any main amount of time.
