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[QUOTE="Husky68, post: 3399635, member: 173"]
I see Carlton as the major contributor to inefficient offense.  He kills the team with his inability to finish at the rim, catch the ball and make foul shots.  
Gilbert is a short shooting guard who is shooting poorly and forced to play the point as the best option.  This is the position that wins games you could easily lose (Waters @ LSU last few years).
Akok with Carlton out there makes 40% of the team on the court can not catch or pass the the ball cleanly or move effectively with the dribble.   Clogs the middle or these guys are out past the 3 point line where they are little or no threat.  This puts a lot of "make plays" pressure on Gilbert, Vital and whoever else is in.
Expect Villanova will expose Carlton's faults, force Gilbert to dribble a lot by overplaying the passing lanes or letting Carlton set his useless high picks and forcing Gilbert to move laterally while the clock ticks down.  Chance to win requires good shooting and game by Vital, efficient ball movement by Gilbert, and Bouknight and Wilson to play up to their athleticism level (not so easy to do).
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