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Oklahoma State
at Kansas
2/7/09
Topping last years national championship effort will be tough for
the #24 Kansas Jayhawks, but they could be up to the task. They are
currently 18-4, and tied with Oklahoma atop the Big 12 standings.
The Jayhawks are currently on a 7 game win streak, with 4 of those
wins coming on the road. Defeating Baylor in their last game was
easily the best win of that streak. If they are going to keep the
momentum moving, they will have to dispose of a frisky Oklahoma
State Cowboys team that recovered from a 16 point deficit to beat
Texas Tech 81-80 in their last game. The Jayhawks will play host to
this game on Saturday February 7, 2009 at 3:30 PM EST.
I’ve heard them called the Oklahoma “Cardiac” Cowboys after that
last win against the Red Raiders. I guess that’s because of the
proverbial heart attacks that Texas Tech fans had after the game!
After beginning the season 12-3, the Cowboys had dropped 4 of the
last 5 games. The win over Texas Tech improved their record to 14-7.
They are lagging far behind in the Big 12 standings, and will need
to win a lot of the ball games left on their schedule to earn a bid
to the NCAA tournament.
6-6 sophomore guard James Anderson will go a long way to help their
efforts. The Junction City, AR native is averaging 16.8 PPG, and is
grabbing 5.6 RPG. He is lethal from long range, knocking down 43% of
his 3 pointers. If he can get hot with threes, he may be able to put
the Jayhawks to sleep. Obi Muonelo is another key player, and he can
grab rebounds quicker than you can say his funky name. With 14.7
PPG, and 8.8 RPG he will be a huge factor in the success of the
Cowboys.
Kansas has wins over Washington, Temple, Arizona, Kansas State, and
Tennessee thus far in the season. Not a bad list if you ask me! They
have been tough at home, with their only losses coming to Syracuse
in overtime, and a shocking 1 point loss to Massachusetts. They will
be looking to continue the run they are currently on. If they are
going to do so they will need production from their best players.
Sherron Collins is one of two main “ballers” for the reigning
national champions. He is a small guy at 5-11, but is throwing down
a tall 18.2 PPG. His APG checks in at 5. I think Anderson will be a
tough match up for him, but I’m sure this wont be the first time he
has played against a guard who is taller than he is. With 14.7 PPG,
and 9.8 RPG, Cole Aldrich is nearly averaging a double-double at
center for Kansas. He is also getting at least 2 blocks per game on
most nights.
I believe the line will be close to 8 points. I’ll take my chances
on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. That last win did tons to lift their
spirits, and I believe that they matchup very well with Kansas.
Handing Aldrich will be imperative for an Oklahoma State victory.
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