DePaul isn’t a walk over, having several substantial victories under their belt, including wins against Kansas, Wake Forest and Villanova. The key to this game is to stop Wilson Chandler, a potential double-double guy. He averages 14.6 points a game and 6.2 rebounds a game. Sammy Mejia is the other star on the team, a guard from the Bronx, averaging 13.8 points a game. They have a legitimate 7-footer in Keith Butler but he only averages 8.2 minutes a game. DePaul plays a small line-up most of the time, playing their center, Wesley Green, 6-9, only 11 minutes a game and he averages 3.4 points a game with 2.6 rebounds a game.
The key to victory: It lies in Uconn’s perimeter defense and taking advantage of a smaller line up on the glass. If there is an abundant amount of second chance points than look for a easy victory.
Match up to watch: Jeff Adrien taking on Wilson Chandler. Look for who has more rebounds in this match up, not who scores more. Stopping Wilson Chandler from rebounding the ball will determine the game.
No three point threat: DePaul, much like Uconn, has struggled from three, only attempting a handful per game. That means they will be lights out from downtown. Uconn needs rotate well and fight through screens and Thabeet needs to dominate on the boards. There is no one on DePaul’s roster to match up with his athletic frame. He should get four or more offensive rebounds and double figures in defensive boards.
Don’t fall asleep: DePaul is a second half team, scoring a hundred points better in the second half than the first.
Final Score: Uconn 62 DePaul 54
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