Not much in last night’s thoughts since I only watched one game, but there are definitely more games worth watching on tonight’s slate, including an always fun Big 5 matchup between Villanova and St. Joe’s, and two of the season’s biggest surprises, Illinois and Minnesota, in action.

Thoughts from Last Night

•       Georgetown’s offense got back on track last night, finding good looks and finishing against an overmatched Longwood squad.  Otto Porter continues to show why he is one of the top all-around players in college basketball today.  Porter did a great job exploiting the holes created by the offense, either by slashing strong to the basket or by finding an open teammate.  His ability to finish with either hand around the basket allows him to get good shots off even with defenders around him.  Nate Lubick is also doing a great job as a facilitator in the Georgetown offense, understanding how the defense will react to the pass to the high or low post and anticipating his teammates’ cuts for easy baskets.  Markel Starks ability to use the high screens and cutting action to find space for his jumper makes him very tough to stop without leaving someone else wide open. 

Tonight’s Matchups

Michigan vs. Binghamton

I have gone on at length about Trey Burke’s development, but his value lies in much more than what you see in his stat sheet.  He has a great understanding of the intricacies of John Beilein’s offense, which is predicated on spacing and movement; in many ways it is a more complex version of many NBA offenses.  He has shown that he can create scoring opportunities both by attacking and drawing the defense, or by letting the offense go through its motions and finding the open man.  Add to that his ability to score in a variety of ways and you have a tremendous offensive weapon. I still think Burke needs to tighten up on the defensive end, but he continues to show a little improvement each game.  Tim Hardaway Jr. has done a much better job this season taking advantage of what the defense gives him and not forcing bad shots.  His size on the perimeter makes him a threat to shoot over the top and he uses his above-average handle and strong body to get into the lane and to the rim.  Glenn Robinson III and Nik Stauskas will both be worth continuing to monitor, though Stauskas one-dimensional game leaves a lot to be desired at this point.

Illinois vs. Norfolk State

John Groce’s Illini are coming off a huge win in Spokane against Gonzaga and are hoping not to have a letdown against a feisty Norfolk State squad.  The backcourt trio of Brandon Paul, DJ Richardson, and Tracy Abrams has put pressure on the opposition on both ends, leading to transition baskets and good perimeter looks off of penetration.  Paul is a complete threat on the on the offensive end this year, finding openings in the defense and striking quickly.  The frontcourt role players have done a solid job rebounding, setting screens, and playing tough interior defense.  Expect Tyler Griffey to have a larger role in the offense once they get to Big 10 season and Coach Groce needs to mix up his game plan.  Nnanna Egwu is still raw, but he could be a key contributor come March.

Minnesota v. North Dakota State

Tubby Smith’s Golden Gophers continue to be one of the season’s biggest surprises so far, using a balanced attack and tough defense to wear opponents down.  Rodney Williams has been aggressive in going to the basket and not settling for jump shots.  Most important, he wants the ball and doesn’t look to give it up quickly.  He also uses his length well on the defensive end and on the boards.  Andre Hollins, Austin Hollins, and Joe Coleman have been unselfish in the backcourt, gladly deferring to whoever has the hot hand at a given moment.  Coleman’s slashing is a good compliment to both Hollins’ perimeter based attack.  Trevor Mbakwe continues to look good in his limited minutes and should me a major factor for the team come the February stretch run.

Others to Watch

CJ Aiken, St. Joseph’s at Villanova – Aiken, the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, has not had a great start to the season.  On the offensive end, he spends way too much time on the perimeter for someone who isn’t a great shooter, and the Eagles really could use his help on the offensive glass.  Defensively, he is starting to settle too much for trying to block shots and not looking to play actual defense with his feet.  He needs to stay strong in the post and not let himself get backed down where he isn’t in position to alter shots, and Villanova’s Mouphtaou Yarou should look to use his strength when he gets that matchup.

Matthew Dellavedova, St. Mary’s vs. Jackson State - Dellavedova has had an up and down year so far, but when he is on, he is one of the best point guards in the country.  He is very good in pick and roll situations, and his ability to hit the roll man, or score from the perimeter or off penetration, make him dangerous any time he has the ball in his hands.  Jackson State will look to pressure him, and he needs to make sure he doesn’t try to do too much and instead move the ball around the perimeter.

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Schools are heading into Winter exams, and the schedule will be very light this week.  Georgetown will look to get back on track tonight against Longwood, and Virginia Tech will look to put their first loss behind them.  Today, it’s time to take a quick look back at a packed weekend of college hoops.

Thoughts from the Weekend

•     The weekend kicked off with an impressive Iowa victory over rival Iowa State.  Aaron White showed that he is dangerous in a lot of ways around the basket, and freshman center Adam Woodbury is a star in the making.  Woodbury does a great job using his frame to establish position and is very strong asking for the ball when his position is set. 

•      Indiana’s 30 point win over Central Connecticut State was a true team effort, with 5 players in double figures, led by Christian Watford’s 21.  Most impressive though was Cody Zeller’s 19 point, 19 rebound performance.  Zeller was unstoppable on the offensive glass, getting position and going strong after the ball.  His instincts are better than any other big man in college basketball right now and his skills should meet that same level soon enough.

•     Trey Burke passed his biggest test to date in a win against Arkansas.  Burke did a very good job handling the perimeter pressure from the Razorback guards, but most importantly, he didn’t let them set the tempo.  Burke was in control, kept the Wolverines to their offensive game plan, and executed. 

•     On the other hand, Arkansas’ BJ Young looked frustrated with the Razorbacks’ offense and when forced into the halfcourt, it was tough for Young to get any good looks.  Credit also goes to the Michigan perimeter defense, which made it tough for Young to get penetration.

•      No denying Russ Smith can score, but this was the first game where he put together an all –around solid game.  His shot selection was good, pushed the ball quickly and he took advantage whenever he could on the defensive end.  Smith still has a lot to show, and one game against UMKC won’t change my mind about him as a pro prospect, but he may be on the right path.

•      Arizona’s Solomon Hill is the player who keeps this young team together, but he can’t let 2-16 shooting performances become a habit.  The good part is that most of the shots Hill took were good ones; he just needs to stay confident and finish.  Mark Lyons will be an important part of how far the Wildcats go this year, but it can’t be at the point guard position.  While there may be some bumps along the way, I really like what Nick Johnson can do as a facilitator, and it frees Lyons up to do what he does best – score.

•       Kansas jumped all over Colorado from the opening tip and didn’t let up until the win was in the books.  Ben McLemore has what it takes to be a special player, though he still is in the process of developing his game.  He is smooth and strong attacking the basket and is smart enough to draw contact.  Jeff Withey continues to show improvement on the offensive end, and we all know about his shot-blocking ability, but he really needs to become a better post defender when his man has the ball.  He needs to work on getting better position in the post and not letting himself get backed down deep around the basket. 

•       Colorado’s bright spot was the play of freshman big man Josh Scott who was aggressive when he got the ball in the post, though he really needs to work on his footwork and post moves, but it was good to see that he was willing to take the ball right at the strong Kansas frontcourt.

•       Sean Kilpatrick and Cashmere Wright may be playing as well as any backcourt in the country, on both ends of the floor.  Wright is the one who makes the Bearcats’ offense go and his ability to get players the ball in the right spots makes it much easier for them to get good looks; just ask Kilpatrick.  Kilpatrick is at his best when he keeps defenses off balance by attacking the basket.

•        Seth Curry has done a good job taking advantage of the extra attention Mason Plumlee has attracted this season, and his ability to hit his jumper off the dribble or with the defense closing always makes him a threat.  Plumlee on the other hand still needs to continue his development and add more than his 2 basic post moves if he wants to be a real threat.  Also, something I discussed before was his free throw shooting – It is nice when he hits them, but with the flat, line drive he shoots, there is no margin for error. He is either going to hit or miss badly.

•        Brandon Paul continues to impress with his ability to find ways to score against pressure, especially waiting to see what the defense is giving him and choosing what to do from there.  He is also doing a much better job moving without the ball and finding holes in the defense.

•        UCLA is a mess, but there was progress in some ways. Kyle Anderson had a very good 1^st half, but was seemingly left out of the offense in the 2^nd half.  There is no flow to the offense and players just seem to launch bad shots whenever they touch the ball.  Anderson provided someone willing to attack the basket, even if the result wasn’t pretty.  Texas’s Cameron Ridley was very impressive when he got the ball around the basket, using his body well to create space, and finishing strong.  Once he works on getting into better shape, he will be tough to stop at the college level.  Also, a lot of credit to Javan Felix, who has done an admirable job in the absence of Myck Kabongo, and this, could only serve him well as he continues to develop.

•        Anthony Bennett is impressive in a lot of ways, but he is still guilty of taking too many bad shots and his defense is way below average.  He may be able to get away with some of these things at the college level, but he won’t in the NBA.  It’s still early, so he will have time to make adjustments, but people need to not become so focused on his strength.

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Thoughts from Last Night

A small slate of games last night, but there was plenty to get your attention:

•   The Syracuse offense continues to work like a well-oiled machine, and with the ability to score from any part of the court, it will be tough for opposing defenses to stop it all.  The zone defense, especially when extended, can throw even the best offenses off their game.  The length of Michael Carter-Williams and Brandon Triche create tough looks from the outset, and a team will need a guard that can get into the 2^nd level of the zone to get it to break down.

•   Providence continues to push their roster to the limit with just a few players taking the large share of the minutes.  The return of Vincent Council will help and Kris Dunn should debut sometime soon.

•  Doug McDermott continues to put up huge scoring numbers for Creighton, but a lot of credit also needs to go to Grant Gibbs for his ability to get McDermott the ball in the optimal place at the right time for him to score quickly.

Tonight’s Matchups

Harvard at Connecticut

Connecticut continues to impress under Kevin Ollie, and I’ve covered in previous posts the reason why – the ability of Shabazz Napier, Ryan Boatright, and Omar Calhoun to pressure the opposing guards on offense and defense.   Against an undersized Harvard rotation tonight, look for the frontcourt of DeAndre Daniels, Niels Giffey, Tyler Olander, and Enosch Wolf to have their moment to carry some of the offensive load for this team.  Daniels, especially, should many opportunities for easy baskets along the baseline, either from passes from the high post or from Olander or Giffey in the high post.  If UConn can get this group going soon and force the defense to sag, the backcourt trio should then be allowed to find the space they need to attack the defense.

Tommy Amaker’s Harvard squad has done an admirable job without Brandyn Curry and Kyle Casey.  Freshman point guard Siyani Chambers has been spectacular on both ends of the floor early on for the Crimson.  On offense, he is patient and picks his spots well and isn’t hesitant to reset the offense if he doesn’t like what he sees.  Laurent Rivard continues to be a great perimeter threat, and the offense does a good job of creating openings for him to get his looks.  Wesley Saunders has done a great job as an attacking wing on the weakside of opposing defenses.

Iowa State at Iowa

The two Iowa rivals are both off to very good starts this season, and are both doing it in similar ways.  Iowa’s defense, especially on the perimeter has been fantastic.  Freshman Mike Gesell has adapted very well to college game, and his ability to keep his man in front of him as lightened the load on the Hawkeyes’ interior defense.  Roy-Devyn Marble has used his length well on the perimeter to disrupt passing lanes, and the same size also helps get good looks on offense as well as allowing him to finish in traffic.   Sophomore Aaron White continues to be a solid threat in the lane and mid-range area, and his work on the boards goes underappreciated.  Freshman center Adam Woodbury has had some bright moments, and with experience, he will be a star for the Hawkeyes.

Fred Hoiberg’s Cyclones continue to be the place where transfer can jump-start their college career.   Utah transfer Will Clyburn has done an outstanding job scoring around the basket, and his athleticism is a huge threat in transition; if he can find his perimeter jumper, he could be one of the top scorers in the country.  Former Michigan State point guard Korey Lucious is showing some rust from his time off, and he wasn’t the best-decision maker to begin with.  Junior Melvin Ejim has been great as an undersized 4, and he uses his body well to create space around the basket.  Former Penn State guard Chris Babb has seen his poor-shooting carry over from the end of last season, but when he is on, he gives the Cyclones a legitimate deep threat.   Senior Tyrus McGee has picked up some of the shooting slack, but he is best in short bursts of playing time.  Freshman Georges Niang may end up the best player of the group once his actual skills catch up to his great understanding of the game.

Others to Watch

• George Beamon, Manhattan at Marist – Beamon is still recovering from some nagging injury issues, but his scoring ability should shine against an overmatched Marist team.  Beamon will be challenged every time he touches the ball, so how he handles that will help determine how the rest of the Manhattan squad plays.

• O.D. Anosike, Siena vs. Rider – Anosike continues to impress with his ability to rebound anything that is in his general area.  He has been an efficient scorer around the basket, and if not for his inability to hit free throws, he could be averaging 16 or 17 points a game instead of 13.    Rider’s strength is in the backcourt, so look for the defense to collapse when Anosike gets touches in the post.

• Juvonte Reddic, Virginia Commonwealth at Old Dominion – Reddic continues to shine as bruising forward who forces his way to basket.  His ability to react on defense is part of what allows the Rams’ guards to take the chances they do on the defensive end.  Reddic is far from polished, but he is getting the most out of every bit of talent he has.

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Thoughts from Last Night

·         It is easy to fall in love with Brock Motum’s scoring ability, but his defense is just too lax to ignore.  Kelly Olynyk is certainly skilled enough to put up points for Gonzaga, but most of his 22 2^nd half points were unchallenged while Motum was guarding him.  Motum has to learn to use his body better, especially on the defensive glass.

·         Florida State is struggling on both ends of the floor right now, and the biggest problem seems to be with the play at the point guard position.  The offense isn’t moving as it should, and players such as Michael Snaer are not getting the ball in spots where they can make plays.  Ian Miller needs to step up and take control of this team before the season gets any worse.  The defensive issues are tougher to deal with as there seems to be no communication out on the floor, leading to missed assignments, no rotations, and other basic adjustments.  Perimeter defenders need to do a better job stopping penetration from the point of attack. 

·         North Texas’ Tony Mitchell is not having anywhere near the season that many expected in his sophomore year, and in a few ways he has even regressed.  His understanding of the game on both ends of the floor is low, and you can only get by on athletic ability for so long.  It’s still early and there is time for him and the Mean Green to get back on track, but he needs to show improvement soon.

·         St. Mary’s Matthew Dellavedova continues to show why he is one of the best point guards in the country, at least on the offensive end.  He has a great feel for the game, and he works hard to get his teammates the best looks possible.  His understanding of the pick-and-roll is at a high level, and he does a good job getting into the lane and using his body to finish.

·         Arizona State’s Jahii Carson continues to be the least talked about freshman star right now, but his name should be well-known if his early play carries over to the Pac-12 conference. Last night against Hartford – 20 points on 9-12 shooting from the floor, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, with only 2 turnovers.  He still needs to continue to work hard on the defensive end to keep his man in front of him, but his future looks very bright.

·         I wish there were words to describe the Tennessee offense, but I am not sure if there is anything fitting.  What we have learned is Trae Golden is not the player to run the offense.  The Volunteers needs to find someone who can focus on moving the offense and Golden can concentrate on scoring.

What to Watch Tonight

Syracuse v. Long Beach State

The Orange continues to roll on during the non-conference schedule and the versatility of its weapons makes it tough to plan for.  I’ve already discussed Michael Carter-Williams on numerous occasions these past few weeks, but he continues to impress with his ability to push the ball in transition as well as setting his teammates up in the halfcourt.  Backcourt mate Brandon Triche is a steady influence who can score in a variety of ways as well as continuing to improve as a defender.  James Southerland has made the most of Carter-Williams’ ability to see over the top of the defense, where he finds Southerland set up behind the 3-point line.  CJ Fair uses his athleticism well though he needs to become a stronger finisher around the basket. 

Long Beach State will look to get out in the open floor and take advantage of their athleticism, led by forward James Ennis.  Ennis is long, strong and very athletic, most of which makes up for his lack of skill.  Syracuse will need to watch him crashing the boards from the weakside of the zone.  Mike Caffey also likes to attack the defense quickly and LBSU will need him to get into the middle of the zone to free up his teammates.

Creighton at Nebraska

Other than a misstep against Boise State, Creighton has been playing as well as expected, led by All-American Doug McDermott.  McDermott continues to find ways to score, whether in the post, mid-range, or behind the 3-point line.  Big man Gregory Echinique has been effective in the post with limited touches, and he does a great job defending around the basket.  Grant Gibbs isn’t flashy, but he makes plays and protects the ball, and is a better defender than many give him credit for.  Ethan Wragge is a great option as a weak-side spot shooter.

Tim Mile’s Nebraska squad has been a pleasant surprise, including a dismantling of USC just a few nights ago.  It’s a very balanced attack, with Brandon Ubel providing an efficient scorer around the lane, and Ray Gallegos and Dylan Talley doing a great job breaking down defenders and getting into the defense.  Big man Andre Almeida moves well and hustles for an over-300 pound player, and his bulk makes it tough for offensive players to get around.

Others to Watch

• LaDontae Henton and Kadeem Batts, Providence vs. Rhode Island – The Friars have done as well as could have been expected with leader Vincent Council out with an injury.   Henton and Batts should have their way with an undersized Rams’ squad.  Henton needs to focus more on attacking the basket instead of settling for jump shots, and he should have plenty of opportunities tonight.

• Jud Dillard, Tennessee Tech vs. Green Bay – Dillard has done a great job picking up some of the scoring lost with the move of Kevin Murphy to the NBA.  He loves to use his size to attack openings in the defense, but he will need to be aware of Green Bay’s 7’1 NBA prospect Alec Brown, a good defender and shot-blocker.  Dillard will need to pick his spots carefully and hope he can draw Brown into some early fouls.

• Chase Tapely, San Diego State vs. UC Santa Barbara – Tapely has been up and down early this season, dealing with some nagging injuries, but the Aztecs will need him to help keep the offense under control, especially when Jamaal Franklin and Xavier Thames start to hoist up multiple ill-advised shots.  Tapely will be pressured on the perimeter, so he needs to protect the ball and look to keep the offense moving to find the open spots.

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Thoughts from Last Night

A quiet night in college hoops, minus one big story – Nebraska’s convincing win over USC.  Many touted USC as an upper-level PAC-12 team, but this team is just not ready to compete.  It’s a mish-mash of playing styles, and there is no semblance of anything close to an offense.  I will be very surprised if this group even finishes in the Top 8 of an improving PAC-12.

Jimmy V Classic

Georgetown is coming off a brutal win against Tennessee, but will look to get its offense back on track against a young Texas team.  The frontcourt of Otto Porter, Greg Whittington, and Mikael Hopkins should have their way against the inexperienced, though talented, Cameron Ridley.  Porter will draw the Texas’ defense’s attention with his ability to hit the mid and long-range jumper, as well as hit the offensive glass, or score in the post.  Markel Starks has been having a better-than-expected year, not only controlling the Georgetown tempo, but finding ways to score. 

With Myck Kabongo still out due to NCAA eligibility issues, freshman Javan Felix has filled in admirably, while showing a lot of the same traits as Kabongo.  Felix has his own control issues, and needs to work on not forcing the ball before an opening develops.  Sophomores Sheldon McClellan and Julien Lewis fill the Jordan Hamilton-gunner spot in the Texas offense,  though McClellan has done a better job being aggressive attacking the basket and looking to draw contact.

North Carolina State’s season has been off to a disappointing start, with early losses to Michigan and Oklahoma State, and very close call against UNC-Asheville.  Defense has been a major issue, with the Wolfpack having trouble getting stops when they need them.  Richard Howell has been a bright spot, averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds a game, and shooting over 70% from the field.  Granted, those shots are all around the basket, but converting is key.  He is getting open looks because of the good job Lorenzo Brown has done getting into opposing defenses and drawing help.  CJ Leslie is still and athletic freak, but he needs to be able to find other ways to score other than going right to the basket.  Defenses have been sagging off and leading him into trap situations.  The freshmen Rodney Purvis and TJ Warren have both shown that they can be volume scorers, but their defensive shortcomings make it tough to count on them in close games.  Scott Wood is a good long-range sharpshooter, but doesn’t offer much else.

Connecticut will look to be aggressive attacking the lax Wolfpack defense and looking to find easy baskets.  Not many can compete with the speed of both Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright, and Napier especially is taking on a strong leadership position.  Defensively, they are both capable of pressuring the ball full-court and will look to get quick scores off of turnovers.  Freshman Omar Calhoun is the third primary scorer, and he does a good job using his larger frame to attack the basket and finish.    Setting the defensive tone will be UConn’s chance to stay in this game against NC State’s multiple weapons, and though it will be a battle, they have done it before.

Other Games to Watch

Louisville at Charleston

Louisville is travelling to play a Charleston squad that has already knocked off Baylor.  Gorgui Dieng is out, but the backcourt duo of Peyton Siva and Russ Smith will look to create havoc early and often.  The duo is far from efficient on the offensive end, but they make up for it with a special brand of defensive intensity.  With Dieng out, the Cardinals need to get more production out of sophomores Chane Behanan and Wayne Blackshear.  Behanan especially should be able to get some solid touches in the post, and not many use their body as well as he does around the basket.      

Charleston is going to look to move the ball around the perimeter and rely on the shooting of Andrew Lawrence, Anthony Stitt and Nori Johnson.  Look for Louisville to extend their defense out further on the perimeter, and counting on Charleston to try and force the ball to Trent Wiedeman in the lane.  Charleston can be prone to turnovers, so the Cardinals will look to convert at every opportunity.

Western Michigan at Michigan

Michigan has impressed with a balanced offensive attack, and a fluid defense which adjusts well.  Trey Burke has solidified his place among the top point guards in college ball, showing great patience and getting his teammates the ball where they can score quickly, as well as being a strong scorer in his own right, especially from 17 feet in.  Freshmen Glenn Robinson III and Nik Stauskas have made the most of the opportunities, shooting a combined 60-105 (57%) from the field.  Stauskas is lethal from 3-point range when he gets his feet set, and Robinson is able to use his size to score in a variety of ways.  Tim Hardaway Jr. has also done a great job finding better shots this season, though he has been much better when he decides to get into the defense, and not hang around the perimeter.  Western Michigan will look to pressure the ball at all opportunities, so the Wolverines will need to be patient and wait for the openings to come. 

South Dakota State at Minnesota

Minnesota has been one of the pleasant surprises early in this college basketball season, jumping out to an 8-1 record with wins against Memphis and Stanford.  Rodney Williams continues to show the promise from early in his career, and his patience on the offensive end is paying off.  Also, Williams I playing some of the best defense of his career, using his length well to disrupt the perimeter.  The backcourt trio of Andre Hollins, Austin Hollins, and Joe Coleman have also been good when attacking the basket and waiting for openings to appear.  Trevor Mbakwe is still working his way back from last year’s knee injury, but in limited minutes he has shown some of the toughness and athletic ability which made him a solid post presence. 

The Minnesota backcourt will have the task of finding ways to stop one of the best all-around players in the country, Nate Wolters.  There is nothing flashy to Wolters’ game.  He just goes out and finds ways to score all over the floor, while controlling the Jackrabbits’ offense.  He is joined by a solid inside-out presence in Jordan Dykstra.  The Jackrabbits are not a great defensive team, so they will need to limit their mistakes on the offensive end.

Players to Watch

• Anthony Bennett, UNLV vs. Portland – The freshman has done a good job using his strength to dominate around the basket.  As teams start to focus on him, it will be interesting to see how he deals with frustration.

• Pierre Jackson, Baylor vs. Northwestern – Jackson has done a good job keeping his control issues at bay early on this season, but what Northwestern lacks in scoring ability, they make up for in defensive intensity.  If Northwestern is successful forcing Jackson into some bad spots early, it will be worth noting how Jackson responds.  If Jackson can set Baylor’s pace early, this can be a career night for him.

• Nerlens Noel, Archie Goodwin, Alex Poythress, Kentucky vs. Samford – Last week was rough for Kentucky, and a home game against Samford should be the thing to get them back on track.  I am most interested in seeing if John Calipari actually uses this opportunity well and looks to have the Wildcats work on running their offense efficiently instead of just trying to outrun an outmanned Samford squad.

• BJ Young, Arkansas vs. Oklahoma – Young is at his best in the open court, and a young Sooners’ backcourt may be forced to play at a pace they don’t like.  Veteran sooners such as Steven Pledger and Andrew Fitzgerald will need to help control the pace and the frontcourt of Romero Osby and Amath M’Baye should be able to get some easy scores against a weak Razorbacks’ frontcourt. 

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