That's definitely an intriguing matchup, especially since it will probably open as a pick'em despite being a 6-11 game. IMO, I thought Martin's done a better job than I expected and the Wildcats defense, especially in the paint has been very solid this season.
The Miami Fl. vs. St. Mary's game should be a dandy. Both teams match up really well against each other and have similar styles. I'm leaning towards the Gaels but I could see that game going either way.
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Belmont vs. Duke. Three point shooting teams vs. three point shooting team. Will Belmont come out ready to play or get blown out for the third year in a row?
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Belmont being there for a 3rd time in a row is huge for them, but they're only shooting 36% from 3 point range as a team which is nothing to brag about. They don't start anyone over 6-5, even. Hard to think they'll keep it that close.
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Belmont being there for a 3rd time in a row is huge for them, but they're only shooting 36% from 3 point range as a team which is nothing to brag about. They don't start anyone over 6-5, even. Hard to think they'll keep it that close.
I know the numbers point to 36%, but I am talking one game against a team that will kill you on the interior. I don't expect a win, but they could keep it close.
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2008-09 Favorite Rookies: Jerryd Bayless (POR), Roy Hibbert (IND), Greg Oden (POR), Jamont Gordon (undrafted), Chris Douglas-Roberts (NJN), Joe Alexander (MIL), Patrick Ewing, Jr. (SAC)
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I also only have five lower seeded teams winning and two of them are #9 seeds and one a #10 seed. So I really doubt there will be a lot of true upsets. I really don't look at 8/9 or 7/10 as true upsets.
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2008-09 Favorite Rookies: Jerryd Bayless (POR), Roy Hibbert (IND), Greg Oden (POR), Jamont Gordon (undrafted), Chris Douglas-Roberts (NJN), Joe Alexander (MIL), Patrick Ewing, Jr. (SAC)
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