Thoughts on MSU part 3

Submitted by urbanachiever on March 16th, 2019 at 6:06 PM

I'm itching for a discussion on the BTT title game tomorrow.

Defensively, I think UM should consider switching all-5 defensively (at least when Ward is not on the floor), and at the very least switching the 1-4 ball screens between Winston and Goins. The combination of Winston's driving/foul drawing and Goins on the pick and pop has been really problematic. If you put Matthews on Winston and Livers on Goins, the switch doesn't leave us in too terrible of a position. Simpson can then shut down McQuaid and switch onto Winston when either Matthews or Livers heads to the bench.

If we go with something else, at the very least I think the goal should be to make Winston beat us with points, similar to how we tend to play against Happ. He's hobbled already, and making him score rather than assist I think gives us a better chance.

Offensively, Tillman's ability to switch onto Simpson makes things a real challenge, and I don't have many thoughts other than hope we win enough 1 on 1 matchups. Maybe try to drive Livers, especially if Goins is on him, to try and draw fouls and/or help.