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Message: [QUOTE="Ripper32, post: 4572199, member: 4874"] Interesting from the Iona forum: Gaels fan but from CT and seen every Uconn game this year. Their depth and size will certainly be the topic of discussion. Andre Jackson is their BJL, an elite level defender who can jump out of the gym but has struggled mightily with his outside shot. 22-78 (28.2%) on the season. Teams have sagged off him throughout the season daring him to shoot similar to Berrick lately. Clingan is their backup 5 and really only backup big man who plays. Played 10-15 minutes the last 10 games, will definitely cause problems on the glass but he can't run as well as our bigs if we can get in transition while he is on the floor. Expect them to use backup PG Hassan Diarra to help handle the press if Newton is struggling. My matchups would be: BJL on J Hawkins - need to deny him any open looks early and especially find him in transition DJ or WC on Tristan Newton - not a true PG and could cause problems in the press DJ or WC on Andre Jackson - they will definitely use him to break the press, sag off him in the halfcourt. Causes havoc on the glass and 50/50 balls Shema on Karaban - Karaban can shoot the 3 well, they run nice sets for him for open 3's, but does not make individual moves too often Nelly on Adama - Going to need to send help with whoever's covering Jackson and hopefully keep Nelly out of foul trouble. GO GAELS!!! [/QUOTE]