Michigan may be young, but the team is loaded with talent. The
Wolverines are led by sophomore point guard Trey Burke, who averages nearly 19
points and seven assists per game. Michigan also gets a lot of scoring from Tim
Hardaway, Jr., who averages 15 ppg. Michigan relies heavily on shooting threes
for their success, with Hardway and Nik Stauskas both shooting over 40% from
beyond the arc.
Kansas’ offense has been extremely unpredictable this season, but one
consistent the Jayhawks have had is an outstanding defense. Anchored by the
nation’s best shot-blocker in Jeff Withey and one of the best perimeter defenders
in Travis Releford, KU has one of the top-rated defenses in the nation.
On offense, the Jayhawks will have to find a way to get Ben McLemore
going. The redshirt freshman is predicted by most to be the top pick in the
2013 NBA draft and leads Kansas in scoring; however, he has been a no-show in
March so far. McLemore went 0-9 from the field against North Carolina and
scored only two points. He has eclipsed the 30 point mark several times this
season, and may be due for a breakout game against Michigan’s suspect defense.
Tonight’s game will be a true clash of styles, as Michigan has a great
offense while Kansas has a great defense. With Withey in the paint, Michigan
will likely rely heavily on three point shooting. If the Wolverines aren’t on
fire from beyond the arc, and the Jayhawks can counter with some threes of
their own, KU could find itself closer to another Final Four.
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