Will the bench play less minutes?

[RUsojo]

Assuming Pike does what most coaches do and shortens the bench minutes. Assuming no foul trouble how do you think the minutes end up?

 

[RUfanSinceAnderson]

I expect same rotation. Maybe play bench guys a little less if no foul trouble. But I don’t expect much of a change.

 

[RUJMM78]

It depends on match ups,foul trouble and how the team is performing.Its one and done basketball so there is no tomorrow if the team loses.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

I think the rotation will be similar to what it’s been for the Clemson game. They rotate a lot of guys in and out.

 

[koko2315]

gotta tighten up the rotation big time, but time, score and foul trouble will dictate

 

[ouchmyknee]

In the tourney, you need to ride the hot hand. I expect longer stretches from the guys who are delivering.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

I think the biggest key in the Clemson game will be rebounding the basketball.

We only lost one game where we won the rebounding battle. In that game (Wisconsin) we also shot 10% from 3 and 28% from charity and only lost by 6.

Of note, we’re a complete crap shoot in this area. Crushed on the glass vs. Nebraska. If Clemson dominates the glass, we’ll likely lose an ugly game.