Thursday, March 24, 2011

My Super Sweet 16

2 San Diego State vs. 3 UConn, Thursday 7:15 PM ET, CBS

UConn has had a tremendous postseason run, and Kemba Walker looks virtually unstoppable, dropping 33 points in their last game against Cincinnati. SDSU, however, will be their biggest test yet.

Probable Starters
SDSU: Kawhi Leonard (F), Billy White (F), Malcolm Thomas (F), D.J. Gay (G), Chase Tapley (G).

UConn: Alex Oriakhi (F-C), Tyler Olander (F), Roscoe Smith, (F), Jeremy Lamb (G-F), Kemba Walker (G).

Player to Watch: Chase Tapley, G, San Diego State
Kemba is the obvious star in this matchup. SDSU, though, will need a big game from their guards - especially Tapley who had 12 points in their last game against Temple - both offensively and defensively to help combat Kemba.

My Bracket: San Diego State
This one is a tough call. UConn looks unstoppable behind Kemba, but the Huskies rely on him too much. SDSU, on the other hand, is much more balanced and all five guys on the floor can score with ease. I think this balance will be the key to ending UConn’s postseason run.

-Scott Simone 


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