Bucks welcome in undefeated Nebraska Monday Night
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DZ83CK
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I know the mood around here is gloom and doom, expecting OSU to lose every key game like this, but this game seems like a toss-up. Nebraska has gone 14-0 so far this year, and is riding an 18-game win streak (nation's longest). If the Buckeyes could come out with a W tonight, it would be a big boost to the tournament resume.
Although it counts for nothing, OSU is slightly favored to win this game by the point spread and analytics. I saw on Kenpom OSU's defense was only rated #75 in the country. My feeling is that defense is the end of the court where the Buckeyes will need to find a way to step up in order to win this game. Nebraska has a very talented 3-point shooting outfit, including Rienk Mast (he's still around!?!), who just nailed 6 threes in a victory over Sparty. Coincidentally, Mast also hit 6 threes against the Buckeyes two years ago when they won at home against OSU. I know Tilly in particular seems reluctant to get out and guard the 3 - Diebler is going to have to put someone on Mast (Bynum?) who's comfortable guarding bigs who shoot beyond the arc.
Although it counts for nothing, OSU is slightly favored to win this game by the point spread and analytics. I saw on Kenpom OSU's defense was only rated #75 in the country. My feeling is that defense is the end of the court where the Buckeyes will need to find a way to step up in order to win this game. Nebraska has a very talented 3-point shooting outfit, including Rienk Mast (he's still around!?!), who just nailed 6 threes in a victory over Sparty. Coincidentally, Mast also hit 6 threes against the Buckeyes two years ago when they won at home against OSU. I know Tilly in particular seems reluctant to get out and guard the 3 - Diebler is going to have to put someone on Mast (Bynum?) who's comfortable guarding bigs who shoot beyond the arc.
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Uhhh....may want to guard the perimeter...Nebraska is gonna hit bombs all night long if you give them those shots.
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Too many unathletic guys on the court at one time. If one is going to be unathletic they sure as hell better play with high IQ and consistent position.
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We just can’t post anyone up. Therefore we have to hit open shots. If we ever shoot 50% we are dangerous.
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