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The Numbers:
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Probable Starting Lineups:
Texas Tech | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
John Roberson | 5-11 | 165 | G | So. | 14.3 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
Alan Voskuil | 6-3 | 181 | G | Sr. | 13.8 | 4.1 | 2.0 |
Nick Okorie | 6-1 | 191 | G | Jr. | 11.2 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
Michael Prince | 6-7 | 210 | F | Sr. | 4.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
Robert Lewandowski | 6-10 | 240 | C | Fr. | 7.2 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Kansas | Ht. | Wt. | Pos. | Yr. | PPG | RPG | APG |
Tyshawn Taylor | 6-3 | 180 | G | Fr. | 9.9 | 2.2 | 3.1 |
Brady Morningstar | 6-3 | 180 | G | So. | 6.9 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
Sherron Collins | 5-11 | 200 | G | Jr. | 18.5 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
Marcus Morris | 6-8 | 225 | F | Fr. | 7.4 | 4.9 | 1.2 |
Cole Aldrich | 6-11 | 245 | C | So. | 15.1 | 10.8 | 1.0 |
Keys to the Game:
- Amazing Defense: There was a lot of talk earlier this year about how Pat Knight was going to emphasize a running offense and as I look back at the KenPom stats on defense and here's where Kansas ranks in 2009 through 2006: 2009-87.3(7); 82.8(1); 2007-82.2(1); and 2006-84.7(2). It's amazing what defense can do for a program, even on what was supposed to be a down year for Kansas, you can win with defense. Take note Junior Knight, take note.
- Lewandowski vs. Aldrich / Okorie vs. Collins: I'm pretty interested to see Lewandowski and how he matches up against Cole Aldrich, especially after he's had an entire year to figure things out as a true freshman, which Aldrich averaged 2.8 points a game last year, although he saw less that 10 minutes a game. I'm also interested in seeing two similar players, Okorie and Collins matchup, especially considering both players are playing really well at this point.
- Senior Sendoff: It's an incredible longshot and it can be said about a bunch of different programs around the country at this time of year, but it would be really nice to send Voskuil, Prince, Rizvic, Suljagic and Craig out with a memorable final game.
GO RAIDERS . . .
*Stats can be found at Ken Pomeroy: K.P. Rank = the Ken Pomeroy Rank; Offensive Efficiency = the national rank in terms of points scored per 100 possessions; Defensive Efficiency = the national rank in terms of points allowed per 100 possession. Numbers in parentheses are national rank.