SI's 2022 Magic Eight is here! CBB_Central narrows this year's contenders for the men's national title 👀
The big selling point with the Red Raiders is their elite defense. Adams’s no-middle scheme makes even the best offenses uncomfortable, making it nearly impossible to score in the paint against them despite TTU not having an elite rim protector at the back end. The Red Raiders have length and athleticism at every position and a roster completely bought into defending at the highest level.
Tech’s offense has also been, for the most part, better than expected without a true point guard on the roster. Particularly with Terrence Shannon Jr. in and out of the lineup all season with nagging injuries, Tech hasn’t had a true go-to guy. Instead, any given night a new Red Raider has stepped up. Adonis Arms had his moment in TTU’s road win at Baylor. Big man Bryson Williams dominated in two games against Kansas. Davion Warren and Kevin McCullar have had their moments.
Liddell experienced the pain of a first-round upset last season. Despite his 23 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, OSU fell to Oral Roberts, and it seemed like Liddell ran out of gas late in that game. He’s a different player this season, better as a shooter and ballhandler, quicker to defend smaller guards on the perimeter while still strong enough to bang in the post with big men.
The other reason to take a flyer on the Buckeyes is the potential return of Justice Sueing. The senior wing has missed all but two games this season with an abdominal issue but is getting closer to returning to the team. Sueing was widely considered OSU’s second-best player coming into the season, an excellent defender with playmaking skills and the ability to knock down jumpers.
The point guard play is a concern, though. Remy Martin has mostly been a nonfactor in Lawrence and is working his way back from injury. Dajuan Harris Jr. is a great glue guy, but I’m not sure he’s the guy you want running your team in the biggest moments. Add in inconsistency at the center position from senior David McCormack, and it’s just hard for me to see the Jayhawks going on a run to the title.
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