Big 50's Might Determine NIT First-Round Winner
We've talked a lot about High Point's Arizona Reid in advance of the Utes' game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tonight, but another player might have just as big an effect on the game:
Cruz Daniels.
The 6-foot-11 sophomore is the starting center for the Panthers, and figures to match up against Utah's Luke Nevill. But how well? That's the big question.
The only High point player taller than 6-8, Daniels led the Big South Conference with 65 blocked shots last season -- despite playing only 13 minutes per game and starting only 13 games. But in the Panthers' season-opening loss to Charlotte, he managed only seven scoreless minutes after getting the start, while committing five fouls.
Clearly, his performance against Nevill is going to dictate a lot about how the Panthers can play. And remember, Nevill picked up two quick fouls himself that limited him to less than two minutes in the first half of the season-opening win against South Carolina Upstate last week.
So keep an eye on the rival No. 50's ...
Cruz Daniels.
The 6-foot-11 sophomore is the starting center for the Panthers, and figures to match up against Utah's Luke Nevill. But how well? That's the big question.
The only High point player taller than 6-8, Daniels led the Big South Conference with 65 blocked shots last season -- despite playing only 13 minutes per game and starting only 13 games. But in the Panthers' season-opening loss to Charlotte, he managed only seven scoreless minutes after getting the start, while committing five fouls.
Clearly, his performance against Nevill is going to dictate a lot about how the Panthers can play. And remember, Nevill picked up two quick fouls himself that limited him to less than two minutes in the first half of the season-opening win against South Carolina Upstate last week.
So keep an eye on the rival No. 50's ...
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