wiscy/vandy

[KingOtis]

Exactly, which is why I always say that nobody forces tempo like Bo Ryan...which will make it all the harder to inflict our will on them tempo-wise.

My point is that just because they don't give up 70 PPG, doesn't mean we won't be able to score in the half court.

 

[kirbivore]

who we want?

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Don't care. I'm not scared of either one's war face.

 

[Oakland]

who we want?

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You can beat Wisc by scoring 51 pts.

 

[asj410]

I think this was the one thread that should have had a poll.

 

[obliterata]

Wisconsin for two reasons:

1) they play man-to-man
2) they're offensively challenged

 

[kyleslamb]

Wisconsin for two reasons:

1) they play man-to-man
2) they're offensively challenged

They're 19th in offensive efficiency. I think people too often take them too lightly because of their pace but that team is a nightmare for anyone -- especially when you're not accustomed to facing them.

There's no doubt that Vandy's zone and ability to shoot against a zone is probably a worse match strategically for Syracuse, but that Wisconsin team is an absolute headache to deal with. Trust me... seen it happen too many times. They fight, they claw, they scratch, they work clock and they frustrate teams. Before you know it, you're only up 2 points with 5 minutes to play and wonder why it's not a 20-point lead.

I don't know how Wisconsin would handle the 2-3, as they're most effective because they work man-to-man teams over for 35 seconds and burn you on a backdoor or vertical ball-screen on the pick-and-pop. That said, they're very capable of working over a zone. I think the bigger deal that doesn't get talked about is that they don't turn the ball over. Syracuse is so awesome at scoring off turnovers and in transition and Wisconsin is capable of eliminating that aspect of the game.

I get why people fear Vanderbilt more. I do. But I'm telling you... careful what you wish for with these guys.

 

[KingOtis]

They're 19th in offensive efficiency. I think people too often take them too lightly because of their pace but that team is a nightmare for anyone -- especially when you're not accustomed to facing them.

There's no doubt that Vandy's zone and ability to shoot against a zone is probably a worse match strategically for Syracuse, but that Wisconsin team is an absolute headache to deal with. Trust me... seen it happen too many times. They fight, they claw, they scratch, they work clock and they frustrate teams. Before you know it, you're only up 2 points with 5 minutes to play and wonder why it's not a 20-point lead.

I don't know how Wisconsin would handle the 2-3, as they're most effective because they work man-to-man teams over for 35 seconds and burn you on a backdoor or vertical ball-screen on the pick-and-pop. That said, they're very capable of working over a zone. I think the bigger deal that doesn't get talked about is that they don't turn the ball over. Syracuse is so awesome at scoring off turnovers and in transition and Wisconsin is capable of eliminating that aspect of the game.

I get why people fear Vanderbilt more. I do. But I'm telling you... careful what you wish for with these guys.

I don't think anyone's claiming it would be a cake walk. It's just a better matchup.

And to reiterate, I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of Bo Ryan getting five days to prepare.

 

[zeekay]

WE WANT WISKY *CLAP CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP*

WE WANT WISKY *CLAP CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP*

 

[Ghost]

Does anyone on either team have a tattoo?

Where are the tats...this is like bizarro basketball.

 

[orangemass]

I like neither of these match-ups...

Wiscy and cshoot the ball and Vandy seems to make plays...

 

[orangemass]

These refs suck... Way too involved

 

[Ghost]

I like neither of these match-ups...

Wiscy and cshoot the ball and Vandy seems to make plays...

Do you mean they can shoot the ball a lot?

Both teams present scary match-ups (what S16 game wouldn't), but if both these teams play like this Thursday - we should win.

 

[upperdeck]

take the team that on a great night scores 60, cause we score 60 against everyone even when we shoot poorly.. vandy on a great night can beat kentucky why do we want to play that?

 

[djcon57]

take the team that on a great night scores 60, cause we score 60 against everyone even when we shoot poorly.. vandy on a great night can beat kentucky why do we want to play that?

Yep, I really don't think it's close watching this.

Vandy plays big. no good.

 

[mantonio]

Syracuse would outrun Wisconsin. This type of game would have to be us basically using our speed to get to the rim, just like we did against KSU. Play a tight zone defense, & give nothing to the shooters, & just have a gutter war in the trenches.

 

[mantonio]

I don't think anyone's claiming it would be a cake walk. It's just a better matchup.

And to reiterate, I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of Bo Ryan getting five days to prepare.

Either way, we gotta play, so just win...

 

[orangezen]

with a name like Festus he should play for W Virginia

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Good game so far. Ezeli scares me vs Rak, that's my main concern. They both can shoot, so I'll take the team with less overall talent in Wiscy.

 

[djcon57]

Good game so far. Ezeli scares me vs Rak, that's my main concern. They both can shoot, so I'll take the team with less overall talent in Wiscy.

Yep...big time. He's killing Wisky now.

Wisky takes a bunchs of deep 3s...whoopee

 

[PauliePeppas]

I still cant decide lol

 

[zeekay]

Lol wisky hosed on that rebound call

 

[MiniCuse]

Having watched this game, I think Wisconsin is the choice. An aggressive Orange D and we win by 15 or more.

 

[Antz201]

Vandy started playing zone with 5 minutes left and wisky is jacking up long threes and they look uncomfortable.


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[djcon57]

Vandy started playing zone with 5 minutes left and wisky is jacking up long threes and they look uncomfortable.


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YEP...they are gunnin 3s ...like this

 

[MiniCuse]

His foot was out of bounds.