This on paper looks like a battle of who can slow down the other teams offense. Pittsburgh looked good yesterday against Wake Forest as Hinson, Leggett and Carrington had no problems scoring on the demon Deacons soft defense. Hinson at 6’8 and Carrington at 6’5 like to post up and they should have no problems against the Carolina smaller guards. The Panthers have won 5 of their last 7 Games against Tar Heels so they will not be intimidated at all.
Trimble may get more time than usual because of his height and his ability to play in your face defense. Federico Federiko is 6’11 and he is a blocking machine so Bacot needs to try and get him in foul trouble. Yesterday afternoon Carolina has four people score in double digits and they will need that again today.
I feel unlike the slaughter of FSU I expect a close tough game to the very end with Carolina now more motivated because of the Tennessee lost to Mississippi State today prevailing late setting up a interesting show down with the winner of the state/ Virginia contest.
Trimble may get more time than usual because of his height and his ability to play in your face defense. Federico Federiko is 6’11 and he is a blocking machine so Bacot needs to try and get him in foul trouble. Yesterday afternoon Carolina has four people score in double digits and they will need that again today.
I feel unlike the slaughter of FSU I expect a close tough game to the very end with Carolina now more motivated because of the Tennessee lost to Mississippi State today prevailing late setting up a interesting show down with the winner of the state/ Virginia contest.
