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What do we know about Michigan State?

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What a game!! What a battle!!

Prior to the UConn/Auburn game, I did a quick report on Michigan State:

1) In terms of their roster, they matchup well with UConn
  • They’re deep. Nine players average 15 mpg+.
  • They have size from 2-5 to defend our team. Especially at the 5 they have rim protectors. 7’0 230 senior Marcus Bingham and 6’8 225 junior Julius Marble average a combed 4.5 blocks/game.
Below is their roster and time allotment to far:

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2) Offensive report
  • They play fast (22nd in offensive tempo)
  • They do not shoot well (28.7 3p%), but they rebound well (45th in offensive rebounding rate).
    • Only 31.5% of their shots are from three (301st highest rate in NCAA).
  • Their best offensive players are big.
    • Gabe Brown 14 ppg, 6'8 215
    • Marcus Bingham 12.8 ppg, 7'0 230
    • Max Christie 11.5 ppg, 6'6 190
3) Defensive report
  • Elite defense (3rd in efficiency)
  • Elite 2p defense (7th in nation)
  • Elite block rate (8th in nation)
  • They do not rely on causing turnovers (173th turnover in the nation)
    • Why does this matter? It allows us to match their size with our size and not be too worried about ball handles
 
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"What do we know about Michigan State?"

Well that a simple answer. We know that Michigan State isn't as good as UConn.
 
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We got exposed a little bit today. I expect Izzo to develop a plan focusing on our guards, shooters Hawkins/Polley and of course Sanogo. Will be a chess game, and I hope Hurley is as effective as Izzo breaking down opponent film in short period of time.

AJ, Akok, Whaley (offense) and/or Gaff need to have a big game tomorrow, as I don't see Izzo focusing on them. Nice to have secret weapons like them!
 
Kitaman said:
We got exposed a little bit today. I expect Izzo to develop a plan focusing on our guards, shooters Hawkins/Polley and of course Sanogo. Will be a chess game, and I hope Hurley is as effective as Izzo breaking down opponent film in short period of time.

AJ, Akok, Whaley (offense) and/or Gaff need to have a big game tomorrow, as I don't see Izzo focusing on them. Nice to have secret weapons like them!
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I dont think we got exposed. That was just 2 really good teams beating the crap out of each other. 99% of other teams cannot press like Auburn.
 
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We’ll definitely be at a noticeable disadvantage given the later double overtime game and then an early start
 
BGesus4 said:
We’ll definitely be at a noticeable disadvantage given the later double overtime game and then an early start
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It’s also early in the season. Don’t know if that means our legs would be fresher than if this was a game in March, or if our conditioning is not 100% yet because it’s so early in the year. Guess we’ll find out
 
Man these guys will be fine. They probably practice harder than that in the off season. If anything they should be riding an emotional high
 
aburks41 said:
I dont think we got exposed. That was just 2 really good teams beating the crap out of each other. 99% of other teams cannot press like Auburn.
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5 people scored for us. We got at least a little bit exposed.
 
aburks41 said:
It’s also early in the season. Don’t know if that means our legs would be fresher than if this was a game in March, or if our conditioning is not 100% yet because it’s so early in the year. Guess we’ll find out
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The good thing is Martin should be pretty fresh. Definitely need to give Akok a few more minutes and probably work Diggins in even if just for a minute here or there before a TV timeout. I'd like to see 10 guys play tomorrow.
 
Kitaman said:
We got exposed a little bit today. I expect Izzo to develop a plan focusing on our guards, shooters Hawkins/Polley and of course Sanogo. Will be a chess game, and I hope Hurley is as effective as Izzo breaking down opponent film in short period of time.

AJ, Akok, Whaley (offense) and/or Gaff need to have a big game tomorrow, as I don't see Izzo focusing on them. Nice to have secret weapons like them!
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That's the beauty, right? No way he can "focus" on AJ, Akok, Whaley or Gaff. Can't focus on everybody. Our depth is what's going to carry us. But sounds similar for them.
 
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Kitaman said:
We got exposed a little bit today. I expect Izzo to develop a plan focusing on our guards, shooters Hawkins/Polley and of course Sanogo. Will be a chess game, and I hope Hurley is as effective as Izzo breaking down opponent film in short period of time.

AJ, Akok, Whaley (offense) and/or Gaff need to have a big game tomorrow, as I don't see Izzo focusing on them. Nice to have secret weapons like them!
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We did, a little. I didn't say much after the Cup Cake Tournament. I was waiting for this game to tell the story. You can write a little on each player. What made me excited after the game was they handled the pressure. Auburn get giving us fits when we thought having the game but they had a set of daggers'. Our boys hearts must of dropped to the ground on each one. But hung in there. Our bench is very strong.
Hopefully they will be mentally for tomorrows game. If I was Hurley I would make sure their butts are in bed early tonight.
 
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