WSU Versus Miami Predictions and Pregame Discussions

[ShockdaWorld]

Shox win. 68-55.

[ShockerPhi]

Like a lot of others on here, I think this game we'll need to shoot better from 3. I'm not saying 3 pointers win the game, I still wanna see us pound it inside and let Shaq go to work. But something like 3/20 probably won't get it done. Just keep up that suffocating defense and make 'em sweat!

[WuShock16]

Well, the way I look at it, Miami is about the same quality offensive team as Az but may not be as good defensively. I think we win by double digits. God, I love this team! I will literally cry after their last game! There better be two spots in the rafters reserved!

Yes, but maybe you will be crying tears of joy after WSU's last game.

[Slalomshocker]

WSU 63
Miami 59 -because nobody scores 60 on the Shox (except MSU who gave up an equal number of dunks)

[1972Shocker]

Four Miami starters played over 30 minutes against Buffalo and they really only went 6 deep. They survived because they shot and made a lot of FTs. I got a good feeling about this one.

I just looked at the Miami - Buffalo box score and noticed that as well. So despite the Shockers playing their 3rd game in 5 days they would appear to have an advantage in depth.

Here are the 6 players that played the bulk of the minutes against Buffalo:

G - Sheldon McClellan 6-5, 200 RSr - 15.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 50% FG/38.6% 3Pt/84.2% FT (38 minutes vs Buffalo)
G - Angel Rodriguez 5-11, 185 RSR - 12.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 42.8%/32.1%/79.5% (35 minutes)
G - Davon Reed 6-6, 210 Jr - 11.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 46.6%/37.9%/81.2% (39 minutes)
G - Ja'Quan Newton 6-2, 180 So - 11.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 47.1%/34.6%/73.4% (26 minutes)
C - Tony Jekiri 7-0, 248 Sr - 7.9PPG, 8.8 RPG, 52.8%/0.0%/59.7% (16 minutes)
F - Kamari Murphy 6-8, 220 RJr - 5.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 49.7%/0.0%/57.1% (33 minutes)

On paper it kind of looks like Rodgriguez and McClellan are mirror images of Fred and Ron. It is very possible those 4 guards will play to a standstill and the game will be determined by which supporting cast plays better.

[shocka khan]

I just looked at the Miami - Buffalo box score and noticed that as well. So despite the Shockers playing their 3rd game in 5 days they would appear to have an advantage in depth.

Here are the 6 players that played the bulk of the minutes against Buffalo:

G - Sheldon McClellan 6-5, 200 RSr - 15.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 50% FG/38.6% 3Pt/84.2% FT
G - Angel Rodriguez 5-11, 185 RSR - 12.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 42.8%/32.1%/79.5%
G - Davon Reed 6-6, 210 Jr - 11.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 46.6%/37.9%/81.2%
G - Ja'Quan Newton 6-2, 180 So - 11.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 47.1%/34.6%/73.4%
C - Tony Jekiri 7-0, 248 Sr - 7.9PPG, 8.8 RPG, 52.8%/0.0%/59.7%
F - Kamari Murphy 6-8, 220 RJr - 5.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 49.7%/0.0%/57.1%

On paper it kind of looks like Rodgriguez and McClellan are mirror images of Fred and Ron. It is very possible those 4 guards will play to a standstill and the game will be determined by which supporting cast plays better.

Those are also the players who played the bulk of the minutes for the season. I think if we get a big game from McDuffie it could be the difference maker, as I agree, the guards look very similar, the center doesn't score as a first option and is probably not as good as Poetl (or some of the other bigs we have faced this year, including Tarczewski). McDuffie and Zach Brown could potentially pose matchup difficulties for Miami. Brown for his defense and McDuffie for his long arms and athleticism, as it looks like they start at least 3 guards and a center (based on minutes).

[Kung Wu]

If I had any say in the matter (spoiler alert I dont) But if I did... I would let the guys sleep in a bit this morning.... and then be searching up and down the Providence area for cryo services in the area. That, watch game film and some work on a treadmill or bike should would.

And as much spaghetti as we can stuff in them at lunch time.

[1972Shocker]

Those are also the players who played the bulk of the minutes for the season. I think if we get a big game from McDuffie it could be the difference maker, as I agree, the guards look very similar, the center doesn't score as a first option and is probably not as good as Poetl (or some of the other bigs we have faced this year, including Tarczewski). McDuffie and Zach Brown could potentially pose matchup difficulties for Miami. Brown for his defense and McDuffie for his long arms and athleticism, as it looks like they start at least 3 guards and a center (based on minutes).

Agreed. Ja'Quan Newton generally is the 6th man for this team with the other 5 games starting the great majority of Miami's games.

[ShockTalk]

I just looked at the Miami - Buffalo box score and noticed that as well. So despite the Shockers playing their 3rd game in 5 days they would appear to have an advantage in depth.

Here are the 6 players that played the bulk of the minutes against Buffalo:

G - Sheldon McClellan 6-5, 200 RSr - 15.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 50% FG/38.6% 3Pt/84.2% FT (38 minutes vs Buffalo)
G - Angel Rodriguez 5-11, 185 RSR - 12.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 42.8%/32.1%/79.5% (35 minutes)
G - Davon Reed 6-6, 210 Jr - 11.2 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 46.6%/37.9%/81.2% (39 minutes)
G - Ja'Quan Newton 6-2, 180 So - 11.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 47.1%/34.6%/73.4% (26 minutes)
C - Tony Jekiri 7-0, 248 Sr - 7.9PPG, 8.8 RPG, 52.8%/0.0%/59.7% (16 minutes)
F - Kamari Murphy 6-8, 220 RJr - 5.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 49.7%/0.0%/57.1% (33 minutes)

On paper it kind of looks like Rodgriguez and McClellan are mirror images of Fred and Ron. It is very possible those 4 guards will play to a standstill and the game will be determined by which supporting cast plays better.

For the season, both Miami and WSU go 9 deep (WSU now 10 with Nurger) they just do it a little different.

WSU plays 2 players 30+, the others 15-20 mpg.

Miami prefers to play 6 over 20 minutes with the other 3 playing most every game, just 12-14 minutes. One of those three, Uceda, is 6'10" and shoots .453 from 3 (39-86) could make for an interesting match-up. Another, Lawrence 6'7", also shoots well from 3 at .436 (17-39) and .512 overall. Rodriguez, Reed, and particularly Jekiri are more foul prone.

Other than if they get in foul trouble, I think I'd like them just playing 6.

[Kel Varnsen]

I wonder if we're putting too much stock into the game time. If our guys get two nights of good sleep, they should be fine. They have a one day turnaround when they play in St. Louis.

That being said, I still feel we should be in the late game.

[1972Shocker]

I think I'd like them just playing 6.

For whatever reason that is essentially what Miami did against Buffalo. Lawrence played 9 minutes missing the only shot he took. He had no rebounds, 1 block, 1 turnover and 1 foul. Cruz Uceda played less then 1 minute with only 1 foul populating his stat line. Jeff Palmer, a 6-5 So guard, played 4 minutes and contributed 1 rebound.

I don't know if Larranaga is a coach who likes to shorten his bench in big games or why he used his bench so sparingly against Buffalo. Maybe he lacked confidence in his bench in a somewhat tight game.

[choida]

Like someone mentioned before, we really need our depth to help out to get this dub

[HenryMuto]

WSU 66
Miami FL 65

FVV hits the game winner in the final seconds.

Before anyone gets all up an arms yes this is the 3rd time I have predicted this exact score and it certainly can happen and honestly you are 2-0 when I have made this prediction both in blowout fashion do you really want me to test fate and predict something different ?

[WuShock16]

WSU 66
Miami FL 65

FVV hits the game winner in the final seconds.

Before anyone gets all up an arms yes this is the 3rd time I have predicted this exact score and it certainly can happen and honestly you are 2-0 when I have made this prediction both in blowout fashion do you really want me to test fate and predict something different ?

I have no qualms. It's only weird if it doesn't work.

[MadaboutWu]

WSU 66
Miami FL 65

FVV hits the game winner in the final seconds.

Before anyone gets all up an arms yes this is the 3rd time I have predicted this exact score and it certainly can happen and honestly you are 2-0 when I have made this prediction both in blowout fashion do you really want me to test fate and predict something different ?

It's not disrespectful to predict a 1-point win over a talented three seed. I would love a win by any margin.