Originally Posted by
Classof06
FSU can match Duke's depth as well; they have 9 players averaging double-digit minutes
The second part of that is technically correct, but the first is not. FSU's frontline has been well-nigh demolished by injuries. Solomon Alabi - out; Ryan Reid - out; Casaan Breeden - out. Julian Vaughn missed some games as well, but he did put in all of three minutes against Clemson - it's possible he'll be back healthy against Duke. FSU has leaned very heavily on 5 guys - Rich, Douglas, Swann, Echefu, and Mims. All of them played at least 41 minutes in the 2OT Clemson game, and all but Mims played at least 47. Over the past 4-5 games, the FSU box score has included just 7 guys, and both Zitani and Demercy have averaged less then 10 mpg in those games.
FSU is very good on the perimeter, and plays a 4-guard lineup probably 80-85% of the game (Zitani and Demercy are 6'7" forwards), but those guards are not very big - I don't think a single one is 6'4". Duke has depth, size, and athleticism on the wing to match up well with FSU. But it will still be a good test - all 4 guards can slash and shoot - look for FSU to do a lot of floor spreading and drive-draw-and-kick plays on offense.
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