The biggest key is how well we defend the 3 point line. They are jacking up 30 3balls per game compared to our 18.
Sullivan is by far their best percentage 3ball shooter but he only rarely takes a 2 point shot. So, you put Robinson on him and hope Robinson shuts him down like he shut down Micah Mason.
Otherwise, with the exception of Barham, they all jack up 3balls so every member of our team has to be prepared to cover their man close at the 3 point line.
This is something we have NOT been very good at. Our players have not been covering close enough at the 3 point line and get 3 balls shot and made right over them. Gotta do a much better job at this today.
Jeter is particularly bad at this and Smith also. Need to do better against this team.
Smith was terrible last game on both ends of the court.. so we will have to see if he plays better or... gets replaced early and does not play much. Jones will probably replace him first but Dixon may go a lot with Robinson and Wilson in the game at the same time... because Wilson is not bad as a defender. Might also try Slim some at SG because he gives opposing guards problems with his length.
Davidson is a REALLY light team that probably runs around all over the place on O trying to get guys open. So, our guys gotta keep up with their man. It will be interesting to see if Dixon tries the zone.
When we are on O, we should be able to overpower them on a consistent basis. Their two bigs are 6'9" 210 and 6'8" and 205. Again, REALLY light and MY and company should be able to overpower them.
The other thing... ya gotta keep Davidson's Gibbs from going wild. Averaging 25 PPG and some of it is 3balls but more 2balls so he is probably a player that takes it to the hoop. Will be a challenge to defend.
