NIT: Semifinal vs UC Irvine
Tough defense, good offense
Kenpom thinks we lose this one. UC Irvine hosted UAB and won in overtime. They showed the kind of grit and tough defense that you need to win the late tournament rounds. They have offensive talent. They have a got-to guy. They can shoot and they defend the hell out of the ball.
We like to say that the teams only get tougher when you win and that is true…
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