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Message: [QUOTE="Wahoo2000, post: 3164376, member: 4485"] I think this game sets up great for Syracuse. There are a LOT of reasons to think we (UVA) could struggle mightily offensively in this game: -First there's the fact that the Cuse zone is very different from what you see for most of the season, and it's hard to dedicate too much time to it in practice, ESPECIALLY early in the season when there are still a lot of other kinks to work out and systems to put in -As so many have mentioned, we have a TON of production to replace, including our best 3 perimeter players and shooters. Not a great recipe for busting the zone. -Bennett usually spends MUCH more practice time on defense than offense early in the year, even moreso when we're breaking in so many new rotation players that don't have a ton of experience in the packline -I have NO idea who will be best suited to play that middle/FT area playmaking spot. Clark is the only guard with experience, but he's probably too small to go there. We prefer not to put a big in that spot, but I expect we'll see doses of Braxton Key and Jay Huff there. Not that comfortable with either of those guys consistently making the right read/play there. MAYBE Huff will work out, but that will pull him away from the O-boards (which I actually think might be our best avenue to consistent scoring... second chances) Really believe this is an excellent opportunity for Cuse to catch us. I expect for us to be MUCH better after 10-15 games when the new guys have settled in, everyone has found their role, and everyone understands the D principles a lot better. I bet we end up favored by a point or two, but if I were a betting man (and I'm not), I would go hard on Cuse to win outright - especially if you're catching any decent odds. [/QUOTE]

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