To date, UM has played man defense exclusively. It remains to be seen whether they will play zone against us (if they don't, they're crazy).
If I am Miami why would I want to put the game in the hands of Rutgers perimeter shooters. I'd rather put the game in my own teams ability to defend in man and more importantly rebound out of it.
We haven't shot it well, but are totally capable of a 11-24 type of day.
Of our guards and wings only Corey isn't a legitimate threat to take and make 3s.
For Rutgers hoops savants, when is the last time Rutgers has won two consecutive road games?
What about 2 road wins in one season ...Had to go to the media guide for this one......
11/16/12 - beat Princeton at Jadwin 58-52
11/25/12 - beat UNC Greensboro at Greensboro Coliseum 87-80
It's been 4 years since Mike Rice pulled that one off.
Well so far this was a spot-on analysis on the first ten minutes of the game. We'll crack the 50-point mark and can win due to adjustments (Sa is making a big difference down low). But inside we are shooting poorly. If Freeman shakes off the jitters and becomes a half-presence inside 12 feet, that will help. Also like to see Thiam have his feet set for the ball and shoot some threes.I'd be concerned about UM's zone defense against us. If it's effective and our perimeter shooting is poor, we will have trouble scoring. Add in the test we will get on the boards and you can see us not cracking the 50 point mark in this game.