College Basketball Week 6 Midweek Preview

This is an important game for Clemson to establish themselves towards the top of the ACC. Now, their ability to guard Scottie Barnes with his size and physicality will be important to slow down Florida State. Additionally, the ability for Aamir Simms to dominate the game will be tough with his matchup of RaiQuan Gray. Also, the consistent guard play of Clyde Trapp and Nick Honor will be important for Clemson to get their scoring. Next, the Clemson defense on Anthony Polite and M.J. Walker will be key for them to not make shots the perimeter. Further, Balsa Koprivica must continue to be a force inside for Florida State and give them that go-to option. The depth battle in this game will be vital because of how deep each team is someone will emerge from the bench. Clemson will prove to be legit by getting a big win over Florida State.

Northwestern is off to a strong start in the Big Ten is 3-0 and have their biggest test yet against Iowa. Next, their ability to be dynamic on offense will be key to keep up with Iowa. Furthermore, using their five out concepts will make it difficult on this Iowa defense who has struggled on the season. Next, the mobility of the frontcourt will be important forcing Luka Garza to defend out the perimeter. Therefore, Pete Nance and Miller Kopp need to excel for Northwestern to beat Iowa. Continued, the guard play of Chase Audige and Boo Buie will be vital to match up with the productive backcourt of Iowa. As for Iowa, they will need Luka Garza to dominate the big men of Northwestern, especially in the paint. Additionally, C.J. Frederick and Jordan Bohannon must provide consistency from three for Iowa in this game. Most importantly Iowa must defend successfully against Northwestern in order to win this game. Overall, Iowa coming off a loss will bounce back against Northwestern.

Xavier is coming off a tough loss to Creighton but is showing the long term potential of this team. Next, the offensive firepower of Xavier must continue to show up in this game. Furthermore, the shot-making from the perimeter with Adam Kunkel and Nate Johnson is important for Xavier to find their rhythm offensively. Additionally, the lead guard play of Paul Scruggs will be important to set the tone on both ends for Xavier. Now, the frontcourt must be at its best against Sandro Mamukelashvili with his scoring and versatility. Therefore, the play of Zach Freemantle and Jason Carter will be vital in this matchup. As for Seton Hall, the continued emergence of Jared Rhoden as a secondary scorer. Also, the rim protection ability of Ike Obiagu can be a game-changing factor for Seton Hall defensively. Most importantly, Sandro Mamukelashvili must play to his potential and lead Seton Hall offensively to win this game. Xavier will get a solid win over Seton Hall getting a big performance from Adam Kunkel.