hhcmatt Posted March 20, 2019 Report Posted March 20, 2019 NIT - Nebraska Cornhuskers (18-16) vs Butler Bulldogs (16-16) Date: Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019 Time: 8 pm Arena: PBA Broadcast: ESPN2 Courtesy of husker hoops twitter Butler Info Head Coach: LaVall JordanLocation: Indianapolis, INConference: B1GNickname: Bulldogs Mascot: Butler Blue IIILast time out: Lost to ProvidenceTypical Rotation Depth: 7+Line: Nebraska by 5 Tempo: Slow Style: 3 ball Player to watch: Kamar Baldwin The Junior combo guard is Bulter's go-to guy though he doesn't maintain a high efficiency level with that load due to his low 3pt%. Noted elite defender. KenPom Helps to break down the lineup PG SG SF PF C Pct 1 2 Aaron Thompson6-2 185 So 3 Kamar Baldwin6-1 195 Jr 5 Paul Jorgensen6-2 185 Sr 22 Sean McDermott6-6 195 Jr 51 Nate Fowler6-10 240 Sr 11.8 The starting lineup for Wisconsin contains two guys who haven't made a 3 this year. Jorgensen splits his shots between the 2 and 3. Good 3pt shooter, not great mid-range game McDermott is a 3pt specialist PG Thompson doesn't shoot much and most of his offense comes driving the lane Fowler has a potential to be a matchup problem for Tanner as he will take and make 3s 6'11" Traditional center Joey Brunk will also be a challenge for Tanner as he draws a lot of fouls down low The Skinny: If you haven't heard Brady Heiman is also out for this game so the Nebraska roster now consists of 5 scholarship and 2 walkon players. In a lot of ways Butler is an ideal team to face as they play 3 guards, don't foul a lot, don't play at a high tempo and don't have an elite defense. Butler runs a 3pt shooting team and Nebraska runs a 3pt stopping defense. Offensively their center matchups might give up trouble but defensively they really have no answer for Isaiah Roby who has no choice but to be an offensive force. Motivation is always a factor for any team in the NIT but expect both teams to be ready to go, especially Nebraska who will be fueled by what is expected to be a large crowd and a chip on their shoulder. Expect Nebraska to extend their season tonight Prediction: Nebraska 70 - Butler 63 View full article Shawn Eichorst's Toupee and atskooc 1 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted March 21, 2019 Author Report Posted March 21, 2019 7 hours ago, hhcmatt said: they really have no answer for Isaiah Roby who has no choice but to be an offensive force. {Morgan Freeman Voice} They did not and he was Quote
AuroranHusker Posted March 21, 2019 Report Posted March 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, hhcmatt said: {Morgan Freeman Voice} They did not and he was Fun to see the Dominator in Roby's game, hopefully a lot next year (and some more this season...) !! Quote
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