First serious opponent, I think everyone would agree. And we play at their place. The Golden Eagles dropped their first game in a 83-80 loss to Belmont. They also play Monday night.
Henry Ellenson scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in his debut. The Freshman was ranked a five star by Rivals. 6'10 and 230lbs, this will be a good test for our post defense possibly with Woody being the first line, and Uhl and Wagner likely the reserves who will be called up if Woody is on the bench.
A little tidbit. Wagner guarded Ellenson in AAU ball in 2014 and the report on the game was Wagner did as well as anybody had in slowing the big man down.
Another name to watch, Luke Fischer, the 6'11" Wisconsin native who played one semester for Indiana and then transferred. So, going back on myself a bit it could be Woody guarding Fischer. Or, want to bet we try a zone?
On Friday Marquette was just 6-26 from three. Starter Duane Wilson was 1-8 from three, but last year he shot .358, so we can't lay off him.
A couple more notes. Marquette went only eight deep Friday, and only two of those eight were taller than 6'6". So their size is more illusion if we can get somebody to have to sit. They do have another 6'10" , 250lb frosh who did not play on Friday.
Of the eight that did play, four are freshmen so we've got some experience on our side.
Henry Ellenson scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in his debut. The Freshman was ranked a five star by Rivals. 6'10 and 230lbs, this will be a good test for our post defense possibly with Woody being the first line, and Uhl and Wagner likely the reserves who will be called up if Woody is on the bench.
A little tidbit. Wagner guarded Ellenson in AAU ball in 2014 and the report on the game was Wagner did as well as anybody had in slowing the big man down.
Another name to watch, Luke Fischer, the 6'11" Wisconsin native who played one semester for Indiana and then transferred. So, going back on myself a bit it could be Woody guarding Fischer. Or, want to bet we try a zone?
On Friday Marquette was just 6-26 from three. Starter Duane Wilson was 1-8 from three, but last year he shot .358, so we can't lay off him.
A couple more notes. Marquette went only eight deep Friday, and only two of those eight were taller than 6'6". So their size is more illusion if we can get somebody to have to sit. They do have another 6'10" , 250lb frosh who did not play on Friday.
Of the eight that did play, four are freshmen so we've got some experience on our side.