Phantom Warrior
03-21-2013, 04:33 AM
I think the key match up today will be Jamil versus Brooks. I think whoever wins that battle will determine which team wins.
If Cohen pulls CO/DG away from the lane, and Davidson spots up its other three point shooters, Brooks will have driving lanes/angles. I think he is too quick for Juan, and he's too tall/long for Trent (as well as too quick).
That leaves Jamil. One of my concerns is that Brooks may get JW in foul trouble, and we need Jamil on the floor for at least 28-30 minutes. Brooks is shooting 54% from inside the arc, and he averages 4.5 free throw attempts per game.
If Jamil can contain him and not get in foul trouble, I like our chances. If he can't, our task will be much more difficult.
Everyone seems to be focused on davidson's three-point shooting and for good reason. But I think holding Brooks to single digits is the real key to the game.
If Cohen pulls CO/DG away from the lane, and Davidson spots up its other three point shooters, Brooks will have driving lanes/angles. I think he is too quick for Juan, and he's too tall/long for Trent (as well as too quick).
That leaves Jamil. One of my concerns is that Brooks may get JW in foul trouble, and we need Jamil on the floor for at least 28-30 minutes. Brooks is shooting 54% from inside the arc, and he averages 4.5 free throw attempts per game.
If Jamil can contain him and not get in foul trouble, I like our chances. If he can't, our task will be much more difficult.
Everyone seems to be focused on davidson's three-point shooting and for good reason. But I think holding Brooks to single digits is the real key to the game.