bradley
PhD Student
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03-21-19 09:23 AM - Post#282307
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
Tough match up for Yale as LSU has 3 very athletic guards that can press with 2 big men to protect the rim. They have a bunch of 4 and 5 star recruit plus the usual transfers from junior colleges or big programs, i.e. Oregon.
Yale could not handle the press from Duke at all. Hopefully, they have practiced breaking the press but Phils, Copeland and Oni could not get it done against Duke regarding the press. If Yale handles the press, they will be very competitive as they have a seasoned experienced team with one and possibly two NBA draft prospects. One of the keys to this game is Bruner defensively and he needs to really step up without major foul trouble. LSU has two bigs that can play and they will put them on the court at the same time which is normally a problem for IL teams although Yale might be an exception based on Bruner, Atkinson and Reynolds combination although Reynolds will give up several inches but he is tough.
First 10 minutes will be telling regarding the press.
Jones has brough Yale to 2 NCAA tournaments in four years -- impressive. Copeland, Phils and Reynolds have been there before in lesser roles. Jones does not get the credit that he deserves -- he if good and a tough minded coach.
Let's go Yale. Will be great for the IL if they play tough but more importantly, they win -- they might just do that.
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