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Message: [QUOTE="Orangezoo, post: 2399425, member: 237"] First off, Kansas has a very smart and mature backcourt that likes to play fast and has been shooting it lights out. Their pace , paired with the shooting and athletes they have has seen them just absolutely roll over non P5 opponents so far as they are doing to Toledo tonight. Given the difference in play style and of course the fact the transitive property means nothing even when comparing opponents both teams have faced, the only game to really try and get a feel on is their win over UK. Against UK, Kansas shot 35 pct and UK had 10 blocks. Now facing a much tougher defense and the game slowing down, their crazy shooting numbers came way down. Kansas' guards do a great job getting into the paint and spreading the floor to force you to guard vs packing it in. Kentucky did a nice job making it tough for them to finish inside plus rejecting them 10 times. The biggest worries I have are Vick and that kid with the weird last name (Mykaleck sp?) As they both have good size and can light it up. Keeping them in check is a headache. My expectation is that they will be too much and keep the game just out of reach with their ability from deep and the leadership of Graham. Despite this expectation, as with their game against UK, we present a major problem for Graham to get into the paint and make a living on driving to the rim. This paired with having an overall size and rebounding advantage based on results to date, and the game should not be the track meet Kansas wants or full of open shots all game. Clearly breaking their rhythm and making life difficult on offense is our best shot but given the gritty identity this team has started to forge, it's doable. If Battle is not 100 pct or close to it however, I just don't think we have enough offense to pull it off. If we get a healthy Battle, and the game is tight down the stretch I love our chances. It is a lot of fun to be talking positive about cuse hoops again. Last year still hurts.. [/QUOTE]

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