Indiana-Duke Pregame

Can Indiana withstand Duke's defensive pressure? IU has proven that they have 4 or 5 capable 20 point scorers, but Duke will step-up on them and pressure the ball early. Senior Point Guard, Lewis Monroe will be able to showcase what they brought him in for tonight. He needs to keep the offense in rhythm and make sure that everyone is moving away from the ball as Marco Killingsworth is doubled down low.

In case that isn't enough, Monroe will be taking All-American Reddick man-to-man tonight. Monroe was responsible for guarding Big Ten leading scorer, Bracey Wright in practice all year last year. He is used to being a pest and making established scorers get creative to get their points.

Defensively, the key is for Killingsworth and Monroe to stay out of foul trouble, while keeping the pressure on Williams and Reddick. Much easier said than done.

All the commentators have been sucking from Duke's teet as they look at the Davis-led Indiana squad with a cautious eye. I think Indiana has an excellent chance to win this game and although Assembly Hall is going to be loud and hostile, Duke is pretty freaking good and has been there before. Mike Davis may have his chance tonight to show what he can do against a top team without the selfish-play of Bracey Wright affecting his team.

Game on!!!