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[QUOTE="arbitragegls, post: 106020, member: 302"]
We all know that Florida is a top 10 team having lost to OSU by only 7 pts.  Florida strength is in its backcourt...which is very quick and talented from 3 pt range.  So what are keys for Syracuse in this game in order to win...

1.  Guard play...and more importantly our four guards playing well and being interchangeable...we will have the opportunity to exhibit four deep guards...fresh legs and capabilities to do different things
    --will Scoop play as good defense against Florida guards as he has shown in recent game...is his foot speed quick enough to keep up
   --will Scoop be the facilitator we need with a 3-1 TO ratio
   --will BT make 3-5 3 pt shots on 6-10 opportunites
   --will Dion be Dion and break down the guards for Florida...and score and distribute
   --will MCW play 7 plus minutes of good bball with 0 TOs and a couple of assists
   --with BT and guards grab at least 6-8 rebounds
2.  Centers and PF play
      --height advantage here that needs to be used without fouling
     --will Melo continue his upswing and continue 6pts-10pts with 8-10 boards without gettng into foul trouble...as well as block 2 shots
     -will Christmas demonstrate his defensive prowess and block 2 shots and get 4-6 boards
     -will CJ come up big with 8 pts or more and 5-7 boards
     -will Keita shake off fumbles and add 5 boards plus 4-7 pts
3.  Wings play
      --need KJ to be leader in scoring with 16+ plus 5-7 boards
      -- Dirty needs two 3's and a couple of boards while playing acceptable defense

If we can do the above, each player contribute in the ranges mentioned we should win going away.  Melo and KJ key with Scoop, Waiters, and Triche contributing significantly against their guards...hold guards even in scoring and let Melo and KJ and CJ win the scoring up front
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