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Found November 30, 2012 on isportsweb.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mason Plumlee
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Teams that could falter come tournament time Duke- They’ve been phenomenal so far this season and have already won three games against top five opponents, but I’ve noticed something very disturbing about this team- they have no bench. Their starting line-up displays the perfect blend of youth and experience and has proven they can beat anyone, but as the year goes on players get tired legs and can get figured out bit. Duke has recently been susceptible to the early knockout in the tournament, and it’s usually against smaller, hungrier schools. Mason Plumlee finally looks like the All-American he was recruited to be, so as long as he continues to play at this level Duke could make a run, but they’ll need more than six bench points if they want to remain a force going forward. Creighton- They had a nice win against Wisconsin only to lose to Boise State the game after. Doug McDermott is the real deal, which allows them to compete against anyone, but their overall athleticism and play-...
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