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December 9th, 2011 on 4:48 am
On the topic of the Sheehey/Verdell issue, I think it usally won’t matter who starts. However, for this game, I think it does. The beginning minutes of this game are going to be so crucial. It will dictate the entire flow of the game, along with teams’ confidence levels.
I heard somebody say Verdell is more athletic, which I have to respectively disagree with. I think Sheehey’s athleticism and stronger defensive play give the Hoosiers a spark Verdell cannot offer in the beginning minutes.
I think this is a game where your best five players absolutely have to start. Unfortunately for Verdell, I don’t see him in that mix. I think he can still play a vital role in this game, just not as a starter.
The Hoosiers cannot and should not start somebody because they’ve put in 3 solid years of heart. They need to jump on UK early, and in my humble opinion, I think Sheehey gives them the edge they’ll need.