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@Stanford-W- I don't think Stanford has the shooters to beat the Zone, and with the defense we play, its going to be hard just to pound us with the Lopez Twins, but we have to shoot well to win
@Cal-L- Could be a tough match up for us, they run a three guard lineup, and the teams that ASU will really have problems with are teams that can shoot (well) over the defense, Cal will be able to shoot, I'm just not convinced they will be able to make enough shots to win... this game is 50/50 for me, but I'll take Call by a nose.
Washington-W- Starts three guards including Ryan Appleby who can get hot and light it up from anywhere on the court, but truth of the matter is, he is struggling this year (averaging under 10 PPG), and there best player is Brockman (who usually kills us), but at home that should be a solid W.
Washington St-L- Starts three Guards, who can all shoot, they rely on the outside shot, but with the stifling defense they play, even when they have an off shooting night, they are still in any game.... They play the same style as ASU.. just A LOT better, because the game is in Tempe, ASU certainly has a chance (especially since they will be coming off a tough game in Tucson) but I think Washington St comes out with a W. (BTW an ASU win here, and I think a 9-9 record with wins over X, Wash St, and U of A, gets them in).
@ UCLA-L- We usually play them tough, and UCLA has struggled this year with the Zone Defense, so I don't think its going to be a blow out, but the Devils will lose by 10 to the Bruins
@ USC-W- Suffocate OJ Mayo and win, that is the formula for beating USC this year. Washington St provided the perfect Blue print for doing this but playing zone, and contesting every Mayo shot (and yes he will keep shooting regardless) ASU should pull out a win and split in Southern Cal.
@ Arizona-L- They will be PISSED they lost earlier, and its possible this game could be the make or break whether they even make it to the Tourney. That said they will be coming off of a tough game against UCLA, and that could be a factor, and while the Devils certainly could win, I think they lose by about 7.
Stanford-W- I think we win, for reasons stated above, and its @ home, which should be a huge help
Cal-W- Whether we win or lose @cal, I think we beat them @ home soundly, by 10 or more....
@ WashingtonSt.-L- Difficult to win in Pullman anyway, but if the devils aren't hitting their shots, this could be the most lopsided loss of the PAC-10 season for the Devils...
@ Washington-W- While Washington is certainly a tough place to play, I think the devils play tough Defense, and win a closer than expected game on the road.
UCLA-W- Again the Devils usually play the Bruins tough, and this year the Devils have been tough @ home. I think the devils upset the Bruins on the last day of February and at least pick up 1 win against the top two in the league.
USC-W- By this point in the season, I think USC will be as good as dead in the PAC-10. They are too selfish of a team to win, and all the teams will have the same philosophy, stop Mayo, and you will beat USC 75% of the time. This game being at Home, and the devils will be coming off of a big win, I see the devils winning Big in the last home game of the season for ASU.
@Oregon St- W- The devils beat the Beavers by 20 already, I think they go to their house now, and win big, and get ready for the season finale.
@ Oregon- L- Oregon is a VERY good team, and a team that normally will give the devils trouble, I think in Eugene, the Ducks use the crowd to get going, and shoot very well form the field, and beat the Devils by 8-10.
That leaves the Devils at 12-6, 22-8 heading into the PAC-10 Tourney. I think with this record they will recieve a #3 seed and will face Stanford in the first round, after play in games (#7 Cal over Oregon St, and USC over Washington). I think UofA beats Oregon and would play UCLA while ASU would play Washington St in the Semis. I think UCLA and Washinton St play for the Championship and UCLA comes out on top and gets a #1 seed.
For the NCAA Tourney, I think the PAC-10 gets 6 teams in
#1 UCLA
#2 Washington ST
#5 Arizona St
#7 Arizona
#9 Oregon
#11 Stanford
Thoughts, Disagreements, what do you guys think, and what are YOUR predictions for the rest of the season.....
@Cal-L- Could be a tough match up for us, they run a three guard lineup, and the teams that ASU will really have problems with are teams that can shoot (well) over the defense, Cal will be able to shoot, I'm just not convinced they will be able to make enough shots to win... this game is 50/50 for me, but I'll take Call by a nose.
Washington-W- Starts three guards including Ryan Appleby who can get hot and light it up from anywhere on the court, but truth of the matter is, he is struggling this year (averaging under 10 PPG), and there best player is Brockman (who usually kills us), but at home that should be a solid W.
Washington St-L- Starts three Guards, who can all shoot, they rely on the outside shot, but with the stifling defense they play, even when they have an off shooting night, they are still in any game.... They play the same style as ASU.. just A LOT better, because the game is in Tempe, ASU certainly has a chance (especially since they will be coming off a tough game in Tucson) but I think Washington St comes out with a W. (BTW an ASU win here, and I think a 9-9 record with wins over X, Wash St, and U of A, gets them in).
@ UCLA-L- We usually play them tough, and UCLA has struggled this year with the Zone Defense, so I don't think its going to be a blow out, but the Devils will lose by 10 to the Bruins
@ USC-W- Suffocate OJ Mayo and win, that is the formula for beating USC this year. Washington St provided the perfect Blue print for doing this but playing zone, and contesting every Mayo shot (and yes he will keep shooting regardless) ASU should pull out a win and split in Southern Cal.
@ Arizona-L- They will be PISSED they lost earlier, and its possible this game could be the make or break whether they even make it to the Tourney. That said they will be coming off of a tough game against UCLA, and that could be a factor, and while the Devils certainly could win, I think they lose by about 7.
Stanford-W- I think we win, for reasons stated above, and its @ home, which should be a huge help
Cal-W- Whether we win or lose @cal, I think we beat them @ home soundly, by 10 or more....
@ WashingtonSt.-L- Difficult to win in Pullman anyway, but if the devils aren't hitting their shots, this could be the most lopsided loss of the PAC-10 season for the Devils...
@ Washington-W- While Washington is certainly a tough place to play, I think the devils play tough Defense, and win a closer than expected game on the road.
UCLA-W- Again the Devils usually play the Bruins tough, and this year the Devils have been tough @ home. I think the devils upset the Bruins on the last day of February and at least pick up 1 win against the top two in the league.
USC-W- By this point in the season, I think USC will be as good as dead in the PAC-10. They are too selfish of a team to win, and all the teams will have the same philosophy, stop Mayo, and you will beat USC 75% of the time. This game being at Home, and the devils will be coming off of a big win, I see the devils winning Big in the last home game of the season for ASU.
@Oregon St- W- The devils beat the Beavers by 20 already, I think they go to their house now, and win big, and get ready for the season finale.
@ Oregon- L- Oregon is a VERY good team, and a team that normally will give the devils trouble, I think in Eugene, the Ducks use the crowd to get going, and shoot very well form the field, and beat the Devils by 8-10.
That leaves the Devils at 12-6, 22-8 heading into the PAC-10 Tourney. I think with this record they will recieve a #3 seed and will face Stanford in the first round, after play in games (#7 Cal over Oregon St, and USC over Washington). I think UofA beats Oregon and would play UCLA while ASU would play Washington St in the Semis. I think UCLA and Washinton St play for the Championship and UCLA comes out on top and gets a #1 seed.
For the NCAA Tourney, I think the PAC-10 gets 6 teams in
#1 UCLA
#2 Washington ST
#5 Arizona St
#7 Arizona
#9 Oregon
#11 Stanford
Thoughts, Disagreements, what do you guys think, and what are YOUR predictions for the rest of the season.....
