#10 Florida (0-0, 0-0 SEC) versus Georgetown (0-0, 0-0 Big East)
USS Bataan, Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, FL
Broadcast Information
TV: NBC Sports Network; Tom Hammond (play-by-play), Stan Van Gundy (analyst), and Carolyn Manno (sideline reporter)
Radio: WRUF-AM; Mick Hubert (play-by-play) and Mark Wise (analyst) on the call
Head Coaches:
Georgetown: John Thompson III (184-82, 9th season at Georgetown; 252-124 overall, 13th season)
University of Florida: Billy Donovan (386-158, 17th season at Florida; 421-158 overall, 19th season)
Probable Starters:
Georgetown Hoyas:
#5 Markel Starks (6'2", 175 lbs JR) Last season's stats: 7.1 ppg, 1.6 apg
#22 Otto Porter (6'8", 205 lbs SO) Last season's stats: 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg
#2 Greg Whittington (6'8", 212 lbs SO) Last season's stats: 4.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg
#34 Nate Lubick (6'8", 235 lbs JR) Last season's stats: 3.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg
#3 Mikael Hopkins (6'9", 223 lbs SO) Last season's stats: 2.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg
University of Florida:
#1 Kenny Boynton (6'2" SR) Last season's stats: 15.9 ppg, 2.7 apg
#3 Mike Rosario (6'3", 183 RS-SR) Last season's stats: 6.6 ppg
#15 Will Yeguete (6'7", 222 JR) Last season's stats: 4.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg
#33 Erik Murphy (6'10" SR) Last season's stats: 10.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg
#4 Patric Young (6'9" JR) Last season's stats: 10.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg
*Scottie Wilbekin has been suspended indefinitely for an unspecified reason. Coach Donovan has not announced the reason for the suspension. More news in the coming days.
Injury News
Casey Prather sustained another concussion on Monday after being cleared for only a few hours prior. He had previously suffered a concussion in the closed scrimmage against Rollins College that caused him to miss the exhibition versus Nebraska-Kearney. So, unfortunately two concussions in the last couple of weeks. Hopefully Casey gets cleared for Sunday's game versus South Alabama.
What I'm wondering:
1. I'm predicting Yeguete to start, with Rosario moving to shooting guard, and Boynton taking over for Wilbekin. If Yeguete doesn't start, who does Donovan insert?
2. How will the elements affect play?
3. Will Rosario step up and make a statement offensively, and also play better defense?
4. How will Patric Young deal with playing at home in front of family and friends?
5. Braxton Ogbueze will get significant minutes tonight due to Wilbekin's suspension. He played well in the exhibition game. How will he play in his first collegiate game?
6. Will the Gators take advantage of the Hoyas' inexperience?
7. How will the whole experience of playing on an aircraft carrier impact me as a viewer?
Final score prediction: Florida 63 - Georgetown 52
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