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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo
WSU would match up fairly well with KU. I'm not sure who would guard Mason but I suspect it would be Landry Shamet and Daishon Smith. He'd get his drives but hopefully not be efficient (can't foul him on the drive).
The big challenge would be Zach Browns Defense against Josh Jackson or they could put McDuffie on him. Then there's the X factor with Frankamp against Graham. Graham impresses me and loves the moment. Frankamp wants sweet revenge. (Marshall has taught him to play some D this year as well.) Vick is another good player. Lucas is Lucas.
Wichita has 10-15 fouls to give at every position except point Guard. They're deep and there are 9-10 very good scorers on the team.
This team averages 80pts a game and gives up only about 38% shooting on D. The offense is much less predictable than last year with Fred and Ron. The analytics I saw had KU a 1 point favorite in a hypothetical matchup but you could throw that out the window as the winner would be the team who has the superior mental toughness and executes. It's a toss up on a neutral court in my opinion.
I'd rather WSU didn't play KU early. I'd rather be in Gonzagas Region and get a second crack at Michigan State. Izzos guys would underestimate WSU.
For the record I'm not always anti KU. I just can't stand entitled KU fan. Love to puncture that balloon. I'm looking at you reerun 😀 I will say that Allen is a special place to play. The crowd willed KU into winning that game last night. Tremendous atmosphere.
WSU needs to get out of the Valley and into the AAC. KU should then schedule home and home and neutral and neutral with WSU. I know it won't happen though so I hope for a Regional meeting with KU.
Love this time of year. Let the chips fall where they may boys!!
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Great analysis. I wondered if it would come down to WSU's depth vs. the matchup advantages we'd have with our starters (from your analysis I'm now seeing that Jackson may be the only true matchup issue for WSU).
I watched a couple of WSU's games early on, and from your comments and from what I've read elsewhere it seems they've come a long way after getting rushed by Okie State. Personally, I'd prefer it if they were the 5 in our region, as I think it would be unfair to both teams to draw that matchup on the first weekend.
But, knowing March, we could both be bounced out the first weekend even if we were the 1 seed and the 5 seed in our region. Quality post, ChiefARoo, best of luck to you in March!