The Duke Blue Devils may play the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Below is a position-by-position preview of that possible game.
Point Guard: Jon Scheyer (Duke) vs. Lawrence Westbrook (Minnesota)
Scheyer has excellent height for a point guard (6'5"). He also weighs as much as or a little more than most point guards. Even though he's built more like a shooting guard, Scheyer's all-around offensive ability—he scores, shoots well, and spreads the ball around the floor—makes him a great point guard.
Scheyer is also a solid perimeter defender who averages 1.5 steals per game.
Westbrook is a little shorter than your average point guard, but he makes up for that with extra muscle (he weighs 195 pounds). The junior is by far Minnesota's top scorer, pouring in 12.4 points per game. He isn't the best passer, but he also takes care of the ball, as he averages only two turnovers.
Westbrook is an average defender who can keep his man in front of him, but he doesn't make many plays.
Scheyer is a top, well-rounded player. Westbrook is a strong offensive player, but he's not an asset by any means on offense.
Edge: Scheyer/Duke
Shooting Guard: Elliot Williams (Duke) vs. Al Nolen (Minnesota)
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