Via CBS Sports
In the basketball world right now there are many match-ups we are all waiting to see. But one of these match-ups in particular has NBA scouts at the edge of their seats. Who is that match-up? Trey Burke vs. Nate Wolters
Here is an interview from CBS Sports with an NBA scout.
What’s the most important thing you want to see from Wolters against Michigan?
If he can stay in front of Trey Burke. Nate’s got a lot of attention over the past couple of years, and deservedly so. He’s a really nice player. But the big question is can he defend elite athletes? That’s something that’s a big, big deal at our level, particularly at the point guard position, because if you can’t at least slow your guy down it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the rest of the defense. So it’s really important that he shows he can stay in front of Trey. That’s what everybody wants to see. Can he guard Trey Burke?
And what about on the offensive end?
I want to see if he can, offensively, just ...
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