Sharp Defense Gives Jayhawks Edge in Matchup of Top Guards

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Sharp Defense Gives Jayhawks Edge in Matchup of Top Guards
Rush the Court found this 4/8/2008 on www.nytimes.com [flag]
Brandon Rush helped Kansas get the best of Memphis with his defense despite being outscored by Chris Douglas-Roberts in a scintillating matchup of two junior wing men. [link]

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Perspectives on an Epic Title Game
Published 4/8/2008 by nvr1983 at Rush the Court
... -Sharp Defense Gives Jayhawks Edge in Matchup of Top Guards: Joe LaPointe argues that it was defense that led Kansas to victory. We agree although the missed Memphis FTs didn’t hurt. . . ...

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