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Message: [QUOTE="SwingDog, post: 5162899, member: 7919"] At 6'-8", Eric Dixon presents a unique challenge at the three-point line. Not only does he have great touch but he also has great range, routinely shooting 6' to 8' beyond the arc. Of course, he can also take it to the rim. It will be interesting to see the defensive game plan for him. If he was a true big in the traditional sense you could double him at times and force other guys to make shots but I don't think that'll work in this case. The Miami transfer, Poplar, was impressive on offense in their last game against Butler which blew (I believe) a late 10-point second half lead as they were unable to convert on free throws in the final minutes to seal it. In the game, Villanova didn't seem to do as much of the backing down their defenders on offense. We'll need strong defense and rebounding to get the win here. [/QUOTE]