No. 4 Edmondson (8-0) at No. 1 Patterson (7-1)
When: Tuesday, 5:15 p.m.
KEY PLAYERS
Edmondson: Kani Coles, Sr., F; Keandre Cook, Sr., G; Robert McClain, Sr., F
Patterson: Gary Blackston, Sr., G; Dereck Oliver, Sr., G; Demetrich Williams, Sr., F
KEYS TO VICTORY
Edmondson can dominate inside at both ends with Coles' and McClain's size and athleticism. Patterson leans on its fine guard play, with Oliver running the show and Blackston a versatile backcourt mate. Can the visiting Red Storm handle Patterson's pressure on defense? Edmondson's senior point guard DeAndre Lloyd and Cook will play big roles in trying to do just that. Can the Clippers keep Coles and McClain off the offensive boards? Blackston, Williams and sophomore forward Koran Moore will be most responsible to make sure that happens as the Clippers rely on a collective effort when rebounding. The game's tempo will be vital, with Edmondson looking to get settled in the half-court and go inside, while Patterson wants to quickly get the ball into in Oliver's hands in transition.
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