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11-29-2006, 11:38 AM
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(Recommended as 1/2 UNIT plays)
*Two plays Wednesday:
Virginia at Purdue (-2) - 4:30pm Pacific - Game #737-738
Purdue played well in Maui earning two wins over quality opponents Oklahoma and Depaul. They have had a full week off to recover and prepare for this big game. They are sure to be improved with the experience gained in Maui. All-conference caliber forward Carl Landry reported no problems playing three games in three days on his surgically repaired knee and he is now all systems go. This is a nationally televised showcase game for well regarded head coach Matt Painter. It is critical for this young Purdue team to get this matchup on their home court. Virginia has not played on the road yet this season and last year went 2-11 in road games, with both wins coming instate (Richmond, Virginia Tech). Starting forward Adrian Joseph (ankle) missed last game and is listed as questionable Wednesday. F/C Tunji Soroye (hernia), a projected starter, is expected to be available on a limited basis but has not played this season. Expect Purdue to get another quality win. Give the small number.
RAS Added Look: Purdue -2 1/2 UNIT
Clemson at Minnesota (+7) - 6:30pm Pacific - Game #765-766
The Gophers lost a close one at home to Iowa State four games back but that loss was better than looked as ISU had some unconscious 3-point shooting from guard Mike Taylor in the second half. Minnesota then lost three straight games at the Old Spice tournament in Orlando, but they played the first game without starting center Spencer Tollackson (virus) who is possibly their MVP. He and most of the team's other starters saw limited action in the next two games as several young players were given opportunities to play. The three losses came vs decent to quality opponents in Southern Illinois, Marist, and Montana. Minnesota is very well coached and always very tough at home. They will be primed for this nationally televised game. Tollackson, junior Dan Coleman, and Oklahoma transfer Lawrence McKenzie give the Gophers enough talent to compete. Clemson is a perfect 7-0 but were taken to the wire vs Old Dominion and Mississippi State in their only true tests. Expect a close game. Take the points.
RAS Added Look: Minnesota +7 1/2 UNIT
RAS Added Info (Information purposes only)
Temple - Starting guard Mark Tyndale (academics) is out until at least the second semester. Last year's starting center Wayne Marshall will sit out the season.
Rutgers - Projected starting center Byron Joynes (foot) is expected out until early December.
Iowa - Starting guard Mike Henderson (finger) has missed last few games and remains doubtful Wednesday at Virginia Tech.
Boston College - Forward Akida McLain, a possible starter, will miss five more games due to suspension.
Oregon - Last year's leading scorer, G/F Malik Hairston (groin) is expected to return for limited action tonight at Georgetown. Hairston has not played yet this season.
Loyola Chicago - Starting center Kye Patrick (foot) has not played and remains out indefinitely.
Arkansas State - Starting guard Jim Jones (suspension) remains out for at least the first semester.
Iowa State - Starting F/C Jiri Hubalek has completed his 6 game suspension and will be available for the first time Wednesday at Northern Iowa. Hubalek led the team in scoring in two exhibitions.
North Carolina - Reserve point guard Quentin Thomas (stress fracture) will miss 3-4 weeks.
San Jose State - Starting forward Kerry Woolridge (hamstring) has missed last two games and remains questionable Wednesday vs St. Mary's.
San Diego - Starting center Nir Cohen (hand) missed last two games and is out indefinitely.
Portland - Top player Darren Cooper (hamstring) has missed last two games and is expected to miss Wednesday vs Washington State. Forward Alex Tiefenthaler remains suspended indefinitely.
San Francisco - The Dons have returned all of their players except for projected starting forward Johnny Dukes (hand) who has not played and remains questionable at best Wednesday at Pacific.
Niagara - Starting guard Charron Fisher (suspension) is out until December 19th.
(Recommended as 1/2 UNIT plays)
*Two plays Wednesday:
Virginia at Purdue (-2) - 4:30pm Pacific - Game #737-738
Purdue played well in Maui earning two wins over quality opponents Oklahoma and Depaul. They have had a full week off to recover and prepare for this big game. They are sure to be improved with the experience gained in Maui. All-conference caliber forward Carl Landry reported no problems playing three games in three days on his surgically repaired knee and he is now all systems go. This is a nationally televised showcase game for well regarded head coach Matt Painter. It is critical for this young Purdue team to get this matchup on their home court. Virginia has not played on the road yet this season and last year went 2-11 in road games, with both wins coming instate (Richmond, Virginia Tech). Starting forward Adrian Joseph (ankle) missed last game and is listed as questionable Wednesday. F/C Tunji Soroye (hernia), a projected starter, is expected to be available on a limited basis but has not played this season. Expect Purdue to get another quality win. Give the small number.
RAS Added Look: Purdue -2 1/2 UNIT
Clemson at Minnesota (+7) - 6:30pm Pacific - Game #765-766
The Gophers lost a close one at home to Iowa State four games back but that loss was better than looked as ISU had some unconscious 3-point shooting from guard Mike Taylor in the second half. Minnesota then lost three straight games at the Old Spice tournament in Orlando, but they played the first game without starting center Spencer Tollackson (virus) who is possibly their MVP. He and most of the team's other starters saw limited action in the next two games as several young players were given opportunities to play. The three losses came vs decent to quality opponents in Southern Illinois, Marist, and Montana. Minnesota is very well coached and always very tough at home. They will be primed for this nationally televised game. Tollackson, junior Dan Coleman, and Oklahoma transfer Lawrence McKenzie give the Gophers enough talent to compete. Clemson is a perfect 7-0 but were taken to the wire vs Old Dominion and Mississippi State in their only true tests. Expect a close game. Take the points.
RAS Added Look: Minnesota +7 1/2 UNIT
RAS Added Info (Information purposes only)
Temple - Starting guard Mark Tyndale (academics) is out until at least the second semester. Last year's starting center Wayne Marshall will sit out the season.
Rutgers - Projected starting center Byron Joynes (foot) is expected out until early December.
Iowa - Starting guard Mike Henderson (finger) has missed last few games and remains doubtful Wednesday at Virginia Tech.
Boston College - Forward Akida McLain, a possible starter, will miss five more games due to suspension.
Oregon - Last year's leading scorer, G/F Malik Hairston (groin) is expected to return for limited action tonight at Georgetown. Hairston has not played yet this season.
Loyola Chicago - Starting center Kye Patrick (foot) has not played and remains out indefinitely.
Arkansas State - Starting guard Jim Jones (suspension) remains out for at least the first semester.
Iowa State - Starting F/C Jiri Hubalek has completed his 6 game suspension and will be available for the first time Wednesday at Northern Iowa. Hubalek led the team in scoring in two exhibitions.
North Carolina - Reserve point guard Quentin Thomas (stress fracture) will miss 3-4 weeks.
San Jose State - Starting forward Kerry Woolridge (hamstring) has missed last two games and remains questionable Wednesday vs St. Mary's.
San Diego - Starting center Nir Cohen (hand) missed last two games and is out indefinitely.
Portland - Top player Darren Cooper (hamstring) has missed last two games and is expected to miss Wednesday vs Washington State. Forward Alex Tiefenthaler remains suspended indefinitely.
San Francisco - The Dons have returned all of their players except for projected starting forward Johnny Dukes (hand) who has not played and remains questionable at best Wednesday at Pacific.
Niagara - Starting guard Charron Fisher (suspension) is out until December 19th.