Louisville hasn't pressed as much this year as they have in some recent years, but I have a feeling we're going to see a lot of it tonight. MCW was obviously winded down the stretch, bent over trying to catch his breath before free throws.
Thus, it would only make sense for Pitino to plan to harass him all the way up the floor all night. Thus, having Triche help out a LOT in the backcourt is key. In fact, let MCW just wait by midcourt and only handle in the backcourt if Triche is in trouble...
Given the last few weeks of the season, I'd also expect Pitino to try to zone us a lot. Fair could hit some of those mid-range jumpers from the elbow against the 2-3, and I'm looking for him to bounce back after a rough game punctuated by a moment of pure amazingness.
Thus, it would only make sense for Pitino to plan to harass him all the way up the floor all night. Thus, having Triche help out a LOT in the backcourt is key. In fact, let MCW just wait by midcourt and only handle in the backcourt if Triche is in trouble...
Given the last few weeks of the season, I'd also expect Pitino to try to zone us a lot. Fair could hit some of those mid-range jumpers from the elbow against the 2-3, and I'm looking for him to bounce back after a rough game punctuated by a moment of pure amazingness.
