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Next Up: UCF
Wednesday Feb 8th @ 9pm on ESPNU
UC Kenpom Rank: #21
UCF Kenpom: #70
Kenpom Offense: #198
Kenpom Defense: #17
Kenpom score Prediction: UC 67 UCF 56
Scouting UCF:
What they do well:
--Play Defense: This will be one of the toughest tests our offenses has all year. UCF comes in at #17 in defensive Efficiency, #2 in Effective FG% Defense, #6 in Defensive Rebound %, #19 in Foul rate, #8 in 3 point defense, & #2 in 2pt Defense. All While being one of the absolute worst teams in the country at generating TO and steals (#351 in both). They do it by playing Zone with Tacko Fall in the middle of it. Because he takes up so much space in the paint, they are able to extend their guards out to be effective at guarding the 3. Usually when we you see a team who mostly plays Zone, you expect them not to be #8 in 3 point defense.
What they Struggle with:
--Offense and scoring: This is a team who could be a top 50 team or better if they had a better offense. They aren't very efficient on offense and Tend to get the ball stolen a lot (#321 in steal %). They shoot terribly from the free throw line and Not very good from 3. Their 2 point FG % is a bit inflated by Tacko Fall's outstanding numbers. But overall, this team stays in most games because of the work they do on the other end.
Other Notes:
Im intrigued to see how this game plays out. Against UCONN and one of the best shot blocking 7 footers in the country, UC's bigs weren't intimidated even a little bit and dominated both Brimah and 6'10 Kentan Facey. But how well will Kyle and Gary handle a 7'6 guy who keeps improving? No doubt, we have far better moves and are much quicker, but that kinda height make up for quickness and finesse. UC needs to push the pace in the this one and try to beat the zone down the floor and score in transition. Also do what you can to wear out Tacko and get him in foul trouble. I was happy we destroyed Brimah on the offensive end But i was a little concerned that we couldn't foul out a guy who makes a habit out of it. UC needs to watch out for Matt Williams. He's an ultra volume 3 point shooter ( He has taken 226 shots from 3 and made 88, which is good for a 39%). We may want to face guard him like we did Blueitt just to keep him out of a groove. He averages 10 3 pointers a game. He is the only way they keep it close. They get fouled a lot but generally suck from the line.
My best hope is we shoot them into regretting they played zone. But they will no doubt be looking for their first huge road kill of the season. They just beat Memphis after losing 4 straight, 3 of which were on the road.
Wednesday Feb 8th @ 9pm on ESPNU
UC Kenpom Rank: #21
UCF Kenpom: #70
Kenpom Offense: #198
Kenpom Defense: #17
Kenpom score Prediction: UC 67 UCF 56
Scouting UCF:
What they do well:
--Play Defense: This will be one of the toughest tests our offenses has all year. UCF comes in at #17 in defensive Efficiency, #2 in Effective FG% Defense, #6 in Defensive Rebound %, #19 in Foul rate, #8 in 3 point defense, & #2 in 2pt Defense. All While being one of the absolute worst teams in the country at generating TO and steals (#351 in both). They do it by playing Zone with Tacko Fall in the middle of it. Because he takes up so much space in the paint, they are able to extend their guards out to be effective at guarding the 3. Usually when we you see a team who mostly plays Zone, you expect them not to be #8 in 3 point defense.
What they Struggle with:
--Offense and scoring: This is a team who could be a top 50 team or better if they had a better offense. They aren't very efficient on offense and Tend to get the ball stolen a lot (#321 in steal %). They shoot terribly from the free throw line and Not very good from 3. Their 2 point FG % is a bit inflated by Tacko Fall's outstanding numbers. But overall, this team stays in most games because of the work they do on the other end.
Other Notes:
Im intrigued to see how this game plays out. Against UCONN and one of the best shot blocking 7 footers in the country, UC's bigs weren't intimidated even a little bit and dominated both Brimah and 6'10 Kentan Facey. But how well will Kyle and Gary handle a 7'6 guy who keeps improving? No doubt, we have far better moves and are much quicker, but that kinda height make up for quickness and finesse. UC needs to push the pace in the this one and try to beat the zone down the floor and score in transition. Also do what you can to wear out Tacko and get him in foul trouble. I was happy we destroyed Brimah on the offensive end But i was a little concerned that we couldn't foul out a guy who makes a habit out of it. UC needs to watch out for Matt Williams. He's an ultra volume 3 point shooter ( He has taken 226 shots from 3 and made 88, which is good for a 39%). We may want to face guard him like we did Blueitt just to keep him out of a groove. He averages 10 3 pointers a game. He is the only way they keep it close. They get fouled a lot but generally suck from the line.
My best hope is we shoot them into regretting they played zone. But they will no doubt be looking for their first huge road kill of the season. They just beat Memphis after losing 4 straight, 3 of which were on the road.
