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Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, February 2, 2013
How big is tonight's No. 1 Michigan-No. 3 Indiana game? Not only is sole possession of first place in the Big Ten on the line, it marks just the fourth time top 3 Big Ten teams have ever met. So, yeah, it's pretty big. But who will be the most important player on the outcome of the game, and why? I asked the question on Twitter, and you can see Big Ten fans' responses in this post.
Before I get to the tweets, here's my answer: Jordan Hulls. The senior figures to be a huge factor on both ends of the floor. On offense, the shartpshooter's capable of raining 3s and giving Indiana a spark; on defense, the oft-criticized defender could allow Nik Stauskas and the Wolverines to get a bunch of easy looks.
In other words, if Hulls can make a few 3s and stay in the face of his man, Indiana should win.
Here's what Big Ten fans, including Purdue product Chris Kramer, think:
@BTNBrentYarina Zeller/Watford…can they keep Burke from attacking and finishing or finding shooters off Pick n roll situations?
— Chris Kramer (@C_K_3) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina victor oladipo——> crushing defense and smart offense!!
— Rebecca A Eli (@mamaeli05) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina @BigTenNetwork Victor Oladipo, because its on him to shut down Burke. #IUBB
— Matt Lowry (@MattLowry_) February 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/Cam_Newton6/status/297789483535962114
https://twitter.com/iubbhoosiers/status/297789808640679936
@BTNBrentYarina Trey Burke. If he plays right, Michigan is almost unstoppable.
— Joe Hidakatsu (@joehid) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina Olidipo amazing defender and electrifies the crowd
— Ryan (@r_dallow2) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina Tim Hardaway Jr. Michigan will need a second scoring option and his wing defense will be a huge factor
— sw (@DetSportsGuy) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina @btnbrentyarina @BigTenNetwork Christian Watford. When he plays big n he does in big games, we r @ another level! HOOSIERS!
— HOOSIER_BB_FAN (@myfavaero) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina yogi, if he can defend Burke half way decent it frees up oladipo
— Patrick (@IU2714) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina Trey Burke. If, and when Indiana stops him from scoring he will create opportunities for his teammates. #POY #baller
— The Jer (@vaught209) February 2, 2013
@BTNBrentYarina Zeller, Michigan has no answer for him, if he is on.
— Ryan Madden (@maddenry) February 2, 2013
| About Brent Yarina | BTN.com web editor Brent Yarina covers football and men's basketball for BTN.com. He writes the popular uniform feature "Clothes Call," which also focuses on the latest cosmetic changes across Big Ten arenas and stadiums. Read all of his work here. You can subscribe to Yarina's RSS feed and follow him on Twitter @BTNBrentYarina. |
