[HAROLD]

I don't think there is any debate that Clay County is the more talented of the two teams. It's not a huge margin like most games but nevertheless, the Tigers have the talent advantage. They also have a significant size advantage in this game. That being said, if Corbin can get this into an up and down transition game, it could really bode well for the Hounds. Clay is a good transition team as well but for the extent of the whole game, I would think that would benefit Corbin.

What I liked about Clay is that they were patient with the ball, even though at sometimes they showed a few sloppy tendencies. What I liked about Corbin is their hustle, conditioning,timing and defense. Everyone may be blown away by the guards getting into the lane and hitting the fancy layups but I love the way they pressure the ball and play the passing lanes. I lost count of how many times Whitley, Williamsburg, Jackson, and Bell turned the ball over.

Either way, I think this will be a heck of a game decided by less than 10 points. 10 sounds like a good margin but once you factor late game free throws, it's not too much. I think the winner of this game will be who can dictate the tempo. Clay is very well coached but I too think Pietrowski has blossomed into one of Kentucky's best coaches. I won't make a prediction other than it will be a good one and the winner will have earned it.