They won't force up 3's. They exploit the center of the zone and wear them out with 15 footers. Ryan has had a lot of time to get ready for this. Wisconsin's bigs can shoot and won't have to challenge Austin in the lane. When the guards stretch out to cover Wisconsin's guards, it will open things up in the lane.
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The white flags r going downComment -
60k posts in 3 years, damnComment -
Wisc owned the second half, their shooting second half was way over 50% and they crashed the boards. The most sickening possession was when Oregon couldn't get one defensive rebound in four tries leading to the Brust game winning three pointer. Wisconsin will not get four attempts in one possession against Baylor, too physical are the Bears to allow that madness.Comment -
This line may very well close at 4.Comment -
Really tough game to pick....like most of these sweet16 games.Comment -
Go badgers.
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Good amount of RLMComment -
against you on this one wizzle..
too much of a rebounding edge for baylor - wiscy has to shoot really well to win this one imo...Comment -
Wisconsin is no longer a defensive oriented team as they have been in the past. But baylor zone is not that impressive. People think there are similarities between Creighton and wisky, but wisky does not just throw up 3s that are contested.
I could see wisconsin eating that zone up with their ball movement and back door cuts.
This game is gonna be a tough one to call. Probably lay offComment -
Some things I read on how Wisconsin will attempt to attack the zone. Like I've said all along - it comes down to fundamentals. Crisp passing, pump fakes, etc. You give a team like Wisconsin close to a week to prepare for a zone defense and they will be ready...
"We always have a method," Ryan said, "and our method is deception if you can. Subtle deception. Ball-fakes. Shot-fakes.
"Every team I've ever seen that is successful uses them. So we've got to use them."
"You've just got to try and find some weak spots," Brust, a 38.9% three-point shooter this season, said of the Bears' zone. "You've got to be patient and work it around, try to get movement. Use shot-fakes, ball-fakes. Just keep working it until you get the good one, and when you get the good one you've got to knock it down.
"I think we can do a lot of things well. That is a product of coming in here every day and practicing hard and preparing for all different types of teams.
"In order to be successful you've got to be able to pass, dribble and shoot. And I think we've got five guys out there all the time that have a good opportunity to find good spots to be successful."
Wisconsin is exactly the kind of team that you want when facing a zone. This is the worst matchup Baylor could have hoped for.
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I think the only bet in this game is Baylor ML +150. They can definitely win this game and that's a hell of a lot of value right there. They are a confident bunch right now who can shoot, rebound and defend. No reason that they can't win this game. +150 is great value.Comment -
when you have 5 days to prepare for a game, its usually better go with the team with better coaching, not only that but wisconsin has proven it can win against the toughest of teams on the roadComment -
Bo Ryan far better coach than Scott Drew, Bo Ryan with Baylor's roster is a national title contender at worst and sure as hell wouldn't have gone 9-9 in Big 12 play. Wisconsin is better than Creighton, not as athletic or dynamic, but better all around, fundamentally and defensively. Creighton tried to win by outscoring and outshooting you, Wisconsin tries to win by out playing you in all facets of the game. Even then, staying away from this game, lean Wisconsin but Baylor is playing well and could continue to win inspite of Scott Drew's coachingComment -
GL and appreciate the article find posted above.Comment -
Pinny just moved to 4, looks good for you.Comment -
solid startComment -
looking alright, Wisconsin impressing me. May have completely misread them.Comment
