Okay, I was way off on California beat Syracuse. I have seen 'Cuse play a couple times now, and I wasn't impressed with their guard play until last night. Brandon Triche is not exactly a true point guard, but he does get the job done and is a mismatch nightmare for other point guards. But I was right about UNC, who gave me a little scare but a win is a win. There was a common theme for both of the games last night, the front courts of Syracuse and Carolina just beat up their opponents. California had no answer for anyone the entire game, although I'm sticking by my guy Jerome Randle as one of the best points in the country. Ohio State was also a little overwhelmed by the depth of Carolina's front court. The Buckeyes didn't let the game get out of hand, but it seemed UNC had control 90 percent of the time. I am a huge fan of Evan Turner, but I feel like he forced things last night.
Now we have UNC vs. Syracuse. Both with experienced front courts and young backcourts. Syracuse's Scoop Jardine had the best game of his career last night against Cali finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists off the bench. Transfer Wesley Johnson continues to impress hitting his jump shot with consistency. Syracuse is going to pack that zone and make Carolina shoot from the outside, and UNC does not have a legitimate 3 point threat this year. I will give the edge to Carolina's bench, but only by a little, especially if Jardine for Syracuse can stay productive. Roy Williams has so many bodies he can throw out at Onuaku and Rick Jackson. Carolina brings Zeller and freshman Henson off the bench, these two are starters almost anywhere else in the country. Syracuse's bigs must stay out of foul trouble for them to be successful.
My pick: Syracuse over Carolina
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