Originally Posted by
Half Smoke
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Zach Edey - 7'4" - 30 points and 21 rebounds as Purdue crushes Grambling
he's way, way too much for college boys - I don't even think NBA pros can handle him
the well known basketball powerhouse GRAND CANYON plays Alabama next_______________
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what odds would you put on GRAND CANYON to win it all____________?
more than 1000/1_________?__________
they easily handled Saint Mary's (3900 students) in the first round.
Zach Edey is a monster. At the college level he completely changes the game for an opponent. It isn't just the scoring 20 some point or grabbing every rebound, but opponents really lose any kind of inside game they might have because he will block or alter shots. teams have to rely more on their outside game and Purdue should be ready for that.
I am not sure how that translate to the NBA because the game is faster and he is so "methodical". But with that size, hard to imagine he won't adjust and fit in and have success. he is not the most likeable person from a fan point of view. He doesn't look like he is having any fun at all out there.
Maybe that is just his make-up. It just feels like Purdue will lose a close game at some point.
As for Grand Canyon, I had seen them play and knew they were sort of special. They have a lot of talent, some of it very raw talent for the small school (not really that small @ 100,000 students) and conference they are in. I knew they were going to surprise and when I saw that St Mary's matchup I was all over that with the half time under and GC +points and a smaller bet to win outright. And mentioned it a few days ago.
The upcoming Alabama game looks to be very interesting. Bama is a high scoring team (scored 100 points yesterday), but GC also usually is able to score a lot, despite having to play the game yesterday to St Mary's slower style. I expect a shootout and I expect GC will hold it's own. They may not win, but they will be there for most of the game and maybe, just maybe even at the end.