Time for Ware to be more than just a shot-blocker and play position defense on Edey. Not saying it will happen, but I'd love to see him make Edey work hard for position before the pass (unlike the first game).
Let's see, so start Sparks against the best most humongous big man in the country because big boy Sparks will show him down? You're talking about the same Sparks who hasn't really been able to guard anyone all year correct? Yeah that's a great idea. I'm crying I'm laughing so hard. Edey would abuse Sparks and draw 5 fouls on him in about ten minutes.
I think I'd have Ware front Edey to deny the ball. What have we got to lose?
“If PU comes out and hits their first three “3-balls” then, yes, we can expect a blow-out.” ~ Coach Woodson
As long as all 5 fouls were hard whacks across his forearms, I’m kinda ok with it. No and 1s though. Make him hit 2 fts. That leaves 30 minutes for Ware to play his arse off.
Some type of inbred, I mean hybrid.
Ware is not going to be able to defend Edey or any physical big for that matter. The best thing we can do with Ware is play him in the perimeter and keep Edey out of the paint and work the offensive glass. Purdues strength is rebounding and getting to the foul line. Need to mitigate both.
I wouldn't sit a player that is good at hitting early 3 point shots. That lineup might not be terrible if Ware and Reneau get an early foul and MM needs a blow. I'd rather let Sparks come off the bench early to keep Ware from picking up early fouls.
I'd rather go 1-3-1 and sandwich Edey with Ware and Reneau and take our chances with the 3.
Eddie would just push them out of the way and get a foul called on whoever fronted him. Bucket and 1.
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