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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:25 pmhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2014/01/24/weekend-tip-off-ranking-the-top-10-games/4664267/
Ranked above...Syracuse/Miami....Georgetown/Creighton....Colorado/ASU
10. SMU at Houston (AAC) | Sunday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m., ESPN News
About the Mustangs: Larry Brown's group has a legitimate chance of reaching the NCAA tournament, having lost to the AAC's top two teams in Cincinnati and Louisville. But in order for SMU to keep its RPI at a respectable level, picking up road victories is a must. The Mustangs shoot the ball well, making 49% of their shots. And whenever this team wins the rebounding battle, it's hard to beat.
About the Cougars: Ugly losses in the Cougars' non-conference schedule makes an NCAA tourney bid a longshot, but Houston could separate itself from the middle-of-the-pack AAC teams and inch closer towards the top of the pack with a win.
Star watch: SMU guard Nic Moore (12.9 ppg, 4.6 apg) and forward Marcus Kennedy (11.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg). Houston forwards TaShawn Thomas (16.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg) and Danuel House (13.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg).
Our pick: SMU. Kennedy, SMU's developing big man, is a beast in the paint and will duel with Thomas for an important interior matchup. Another enticing individual matchup comes at the point guard spot, as 5-9 Moore has been able to create gaps for the Mustangs. Houston's L.J. Rose (9.2 ppg, 5.2 apg) will likely check him.
Ranked above...Syracuse/Miami....Georgetown/Creighton....Colorado/ASU
10. SMU at Houston (AAC) | Sunday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m., ESPN News
About the Mustangs: Larry Brown's group has a legitimate chance of reaching the NCAA tournament, having lost to the AAC's top two teams in Cincinnati and Louisville. But in order for SMU to keep its RPI at a respectable level, picking up road victories is a must. The Mustangs shoot the ball well, making 49% of their shots. And whenever this team wins the rebounding battle, it's hard to beat.
About the Cougars: Ugly losses in the Cougars' non-conference schedule makes an NCAA tourney bid a longshot, but Houston could separate itself from the middle-of-the-pack AAC teams and inch closer towards the top of the pack with a win.
Star watch: SMU guard Nic Moore (12.9 ppg, 4.6 apg) and forward Marcus Kennedy (11.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg). Houston forwards TaShawn Thomas (16.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg) and Danuel House (13.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg).
Our pick: SMU. Kennedy, SMU's developing big man, is a beast in the paint and will duel with Thomas for an important interior matchup. Another enticing individual matchup comes at the point guard spot, as 5-9 Moore has been able to create gaps for the Mustangs. Houston's L.J. Rose (9.2 ppg, 5.2 apg) will likely check him.