Forget the reason that Nance is currently going thru a scoring drought as he is presently playing out of position at the power forward spot instead of his natural position of center or that it seems his nagging back injury seems to be affecting his shot and confidence I feel the biggest reason to start Johnson over Nance in this crucial MUST WIN over the Hurricanes 🌀 is that Miami starts three outstanding guards and lateral movement combined with speed and quickness will be the KEY 🔑 to slowing the team from South Beach.
As quickly shown against Duke last week Miami just chewed up and spit out Blue Devils at will as Duke’s bigs could not keep up or cover any of the Miami guards …
I like the idea that Carolina could match the Hurricanes trio of guards with Love, Black and Davis and Trimble at times as well.
Nance and Washington could give Bacot some breaks in the paint 🎨 when he gets tired or gets into foul trouble.
Nickel and Styles could spell Puff at the four without giving up too much.
Dunn who drove twice last game against Clemson and scored once and made a great pass to Washington for a flush on the other trip to the hole 🕳️ could give Black a breather.
Because this game is so important both Love and Davis May play 35 minutes which might be so important if they are able to continue their hot shooting from downtown and drive and get fouled going to the basket 🧺…
Defense again will be key especially on the guards who basically make the Hurricanes offense run so smoothly. This is where the lineup change if made will make the difference on the court because Carolina should be able to match Miami’s foot speed.
And the one thing not mentioned so far and is very important that Puff Johnson cannot be dared to shoot like opponents do to Black because he will not think twice about shooting the three from downtown…
As quickly shown against Duke last week Miami just chewed up and spit out Blue Devils at will as Duke’s bigs could not keep up or cover any of the Miami guards …
I like the idea that Carolina could match the Hurricanes trio of guards with Love, Black and Davis and Trimble at times as well.
Nance and Washington could give Bacot some breaks in the paint 🎨 when he gets tired or gets into foul trouble.
Nickel and Styles could spell Puff at the four without giving up too much.
Dunn who drove twice last game against Clemson and scored once and made a great pass to Washington for a flush on the other trip to the hole 🕳️ could give Black a breather.
Because this game is so important both Love and Davis May play 35 minutes which might be so important if they are able to continue their hot shooting from downtown and drive and get fouled going to the basket 🧺…
Defense again will be key especially on the guards who basically make the Hurricanes offense run so smoothly. This is where the lineup change if made will make the difference on the court because Carolina should be able to match Miami’s foot speed.
And the one thing not mentioned so far and is very important that Puff Johnson cannot be dared to shoot like opponents do to Black because he will not think twice about shooting the three from downtown…