Ohio State-Arizona matchup

Arizona looking for an up set is not going to happen. Offensive Player per Player Ohio State and Arizona are equals however the bench points goes to Ohio State big plus factor in this game.

Defensive the edge to Ohio State, controlling driving lanes, switching, applied outside shooter pressure, (potential 14 turn-over point for Ohio State) key to this game Ohio State defense wins this game..


What your opinion?

I'd like to see how Cal beat AZ 3 times this year. Use that formula.

On the surface, I think it will be a good game with Arizona having an edge playing out west. The Wildcats destroyed Miami earlier in the year by almost 20 points (only Reggie Johnson was missing and he really has been a non-factor most of the season anyway) and they beat Florida as well. Arizona can play with anyone. They have the talent.

While I have Arizona advancing to the Elite Eight in my bracket, I think Ohio State somehow finds a way behind the defensive play of Craft and the improved shooting of the supporting cast. Ohio State by three in another "magic moment." Ohio State just feels like a team of destiny (just to be clear, that makes me sick).

Both coaches know each other well, so there won't be a lot of surprises strategically. I think OSU's defense gives them the edge, albeit a slight one. OSU by 5.

reclegend22;1414118 wrote:Ohio State just feels like a team of destiny (just to be clear, that makes me sick).

lol, reps for brutal honesty

Ohio State will blow them out. This team lost to freaking Cal 3 times. :thumbup:

vball10set;1414147 wrote:Both coaches know eah other well, so there won't be a lot of surprises strategically. I think OSU's defense gives them the edge, albeit a slight one. OSU by 5.

This is exactly it. OSU has the best defense in the country. Once their offense hits on all cylinders(see against 15 seed Iona) they absolutely dominate the competition. ISU was more of a fluke than anything, played a crap game with poor shooting and still won.