[Stardust]

I agree with Stardust. If USC gets in foul trouble then the game is over. They are already limited with depth and Downy is their only real scoring threat. So put Miller of Bledsoe on him and hold him to around 15-18 points and I think that the game should be in hand. If he goes off and keeps them in it, then the game can go either way.

You are dead-on here SDK. They are without their #2 scorer and top rebounder already. Though they have played well without those players, they will have to play perfect in order to win. I think I am OK if Downey scores the 30+ PPG that he has so far in the SEC, what we need to do is keep him from have 10 assists. If he scores and gets assists, that means we are not keeping USC from doing what they need to do. I like mixing Miller and Bledsoe.

When I read your post, I just thought of the one guy who may be a Downey stopper if he gets the chance. Liggins! Liggins is the combination of Miller (length and height) and Bledsoe (quickness) that could have an impact on Downey. You lose significant offense, but I think his defense may be more important in stopping their only offensive threat.