this can be a very tough game for st johns. niagara is usually (havent seen them yet this year) an extremely physical team who is willing to be dirty at times. some of the guys (like tomas, dele, dj, paris) will really have their toughness tested.
We always have trouble with them. If we resort to jacking up threes, we could lose this game. Niagara has played more than we have, and they 3 guys who can really score. Our defense will be a big part of this game. Keeping the ball of Fisher's hands, and forcing him to take low % shots when he does have the ball.
Burrell, Coker, TJ and Kennedy need to crash the boards, and they need to work better with each other in the paint. Last year, the big men never worked together, and it showed.
This game will us a lot about how Norm Roberts has grown a coach. We got blown out. If we come looking aggressive, and moving the ball around well, I'll be impressed. if we come out flat, turning the ball over, and launching up 3 pointers, I'll be sick.