For next game I would think we could see
Gaffney
Bouk
Jackson
Martin
Whaley
This just makes the most sense. Though Cole has played reallly well the past 2 games, it’s been off the bench so don’t change that.
Bynum is back, he’s 5’10” but a pretty good guard. Gaffney and Cole should have no problem with him.
I would but Bouknight on Reeves, and Jackson on Duke. Jackson impressed me with his defense on Scruggs. But if he can’t slow Duke, you can always try Martin or Bouk if they aren’t in foul trouble.
I would prefer Martin on Noah. Horchler has been playing very solid the past few games on the boards, and getting into the scoring column. Although Martin would be surrendering height(-2 inches) Martin is athletic and strong enough to stop him.
I would put Whaley on Watson. Watson really struggled last game, but he’s obviously a 1st or 2nd team all conference player. I was throughly impressed with Whaley’s post defense and Watson is more paint oriented than Freemantle.
Also in putting Whaley on Watson, and Martin or Horchler, you put yourself at a big advantage on the glass. Also the guards are better rebounders than their opposition.
I’m hoping we see a lot of Cole, and Sanogo off the bench and as much Akok as possible. Tyler had a tough shooting night last time but he got very clean looks.
I do want to try a Bouk, Andre, Martin, Akok, Whaley lineup tomorrow. There aren’t many ways to guard this lineup if you’re PC. They might try to zone this lineup, but I think flashing Andre, Bouk, Martin to the foul line could shred this zone easily. Obviously the focal point is guarding Bouknight, so they might but Duke on Bouk, but then they can’t play with Bynum because you’d have Martin or Jackson against a 5’10” guy. If you play this lineup you force PCs hand and they will get very uncomfortable with the guys they have on the court.