Jaquez’s ankle has been the biggest storyline heading into Friday’s matchup of iconic programs, and UCLA coach Mick Cronin says he is “going to try.”
PHILADELPHIA — UCLA players sat shoulder to shoulder for their press conference on Thursday afternoon before the moderator opened the floor for questions.
Again, nothing definitive just over 24 hours before the fourth-seeded Bruins are supposed to face the eighth-seeded Tar Heels at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday at 6:40 p.m. PT. During the 15-minute practice period open to the media on Thursday, Jaquez appeared to move without any discomfort. Strapped with two ankle braces, the 6-foot-7 junior ran, backpedaled and shuffled through warm-ups, moving seamlessly through light fast-break drills.
“Their lineup, they basically play four guards and one big. Obviously, that’s going to put a guard on one of our big guys,” first-year UNC coach Hubert Davis said. “The battle is: can we take advantage of their lack of size and get the ball into the post or attack the basket through post or penetration, or is their perimeter play going to be a factor for us because we’re bigger.”
UCLA’s X-factor is its experience. The entire roster, with the exception of freshman Peyton Watson, has experienced the Sweet 16 after last year’s run to the Final Four. Junior guard Johnny Juzang believes that’s the biggest difference in Friday’s game.
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