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Collyn Taylor
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Numbers to know
108.3 and 96.1
This is Georgia’s offensive efficiency this season compared to South Carolina’s defensive efficiency, both of which are top 70 in their respective categories. Georgia’s offense is averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions so far this year while the Gamecocks are allowing just 96.1 points per 100.
It’s one of those unstoppable forces meeting and immoveable object, and it’ll be interesting to see which one gives Wednesday.
34.8 and 33.8
These are the SEC numbers for three-point percentage when South Carolina has the ball. The Gamecocks are shooting 34.8 from beyond the arc, third-best in the SEC, while Georgia’ is allowing teams to shoot 33.8 percent, the fifth-worst mark.
Those numbers show there might be a few open opportunities for a good Gamecock perimeter shooting performance.
19.7 and 20.1
Those are the turnover rates when Georgia is on offense in league play. The Bulldogs turn the ball over at a 19.7 percent rate, fourth worst in the conference while the Gamecocks have the fifth-best defensive turnover rate (20.1) since SEC play started.
The Gamecocks could get ample opportunity to force turnovers and get some open court opportunities for easy buckets, which always helps offensive numbers.
Keys to victory
Get the ball inside
Georgia is a relatively small team with their tallest starter at 6-foot-9 compared to the Gamecocks who will likely start four players listed at 6-foot-5 or taller. Their size advantage could give them easier looks in the paint.
In turn, that could collapse the defense and give South Carolina better looks from the perimeter. In short, this could be a very good game for a guy like Maik Kotsar.
Force turnovers
The stats show how bad Georgia is about protecting the ball and how good the Gamecocks are at getting the ball off opponents. If that holds serve Wednesday, the Gamecocks could have a few more transition opportunities and give Georgia a handful of empty possessions, which could slow down a potentially potential and fast Georgia offense.
Get good minutes from Keyshawn Bryant
Anthony Edwards is obviously the biggest matchup problem for the Gamecocks entering Wednesday’s game. He’s expected to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft this offseason and is averaging over 21 points in SEC play this year.
He’s on the short list for SEC Player of the Year and it’ll likely be Keyshawn Bryant on him for a lot of game. Containing him means containing the Georgia, so it’ll be important for Bryant to buckle down defensive while continuing to contribute on the offensive end with his high-energy plays.
108.3 and 96.1
This is Georgia’s offensive efficiency this season compared to South Carolina’s defensive efficiency, both of which are top 70 in their respective categories. Georgia’s offense is averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions so far this year while the Gamecocks are allowing just 96.1 points per 100.
It’s one of those unstoppable forces meeting and immoveable object, and it’ll be interesting to see which one gives Wednesday.
34.8 and 33.8
These are the SEC numbers for three-point percentage when South Carolina has the ball. The Gamecocks are shooting 34.8 from beyond the arc, third-best in the SEC, while Georgia’ is allowing teams to shoot 33.8 percent, the fifth-worst mark.
Those numbers show there might be a few open opportunities for a good Gamecock perimeter shooting performance.
19.7 and 20.1
Those are the turnover rates when Georgia is on offense in league play. The Bulldogs turn the ball over at a 19.7 percent rate, fourth worst in the conference while the Gamecocks have the fifth-best defensive turnover rate (20.1) since SEC play started.
The Gamecocks could get ample opportunity to force turnovers and get some open court opportunities for easy buckets, which always helps offensive numbers.
Keys to victory
Get the ball inside
Georgia is a relatively small team with their tallest starter at 6-foot-9 compared to the Gamecocks who will likely start four players listed at 6-foot-5 or taller. Their size advantage could give them easier looks in the paint.
In turn, that could collapse the defense and give South Carolina better looks from the perimeter. In short, this could be a very good game for a guy like Maik Kotsar.
Force turnovers
The stats show how bad Georgia is about protecting the ball and how good the Gamecocks are at getting the ball off opponents. If that holds serve Wednesday, the Gamecocks could have a few more transition opportunities and give Georgia a handful of empty possessions, which could slow down a potentially potential and fast Georgia offense.
Get good minutes from Keyshawn Bryant
Anthony Edwards is obviously the biggest matchup problem for the Gamecocks entering Wednesday’s game. He’s expected to be a lottery pick in the NBA Draft this offseason and is averaging over 21 points in SEC play this year.
He’s on the short list for SEC Player of the Year and it’ll likely be Keyshawn Bryant on him for a lot of game. Containing him means containing the Georgia, so it’ll be important for Bryant to buckle down defensive while continuing to contribute on the offensive end with his high-energy plays.
