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Let's keep the game threads focused on the matchup at least until tipoff.
South Florida's strength is offensive rebounding, the only area they are top 50. They don't shoot many threes, and are terrible at the free throw line (57%). On defense, they give up a ton of three point attempts, but hold opponents to only 26%.
David Collins, their highest usage player, is having a rough season so far. He has an ORtg of under 93, turnover rate above 28, and a free throw rate under 27. In the games against Rhode Island and Virginia Tech, Collins averaged 6 turnovers per game. He has been shooting the three well though in limited attempts, hitting 5 of 9.
Alexis Yetna and Justin Brown have been their most efficient players by far, but with very low usages of 17 and 14, indicating that they are not creators. USF likes to play at a slow pace, so the key to this game might be speeding up Collins and forcing him into turnovers while keeping them off the offensive glass.
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