Kenneth Faried vs Richmond's frontcourt
Kenneth Faried was as dominant of the boards as ever against Louisville (17 rebounds, 5 offensive) and attracted so much attention on the glass that other Morehead State players were able to get free for offensive rebounds. Richmond doesn't have the big, physical frontline that Louisville had, but they've got players like Justin Harper who can step out and shoot 3s, Dan Geriot who's a big body, and Darius Garrett who is an aggressive athlete. It will be interesting to see how well Faried does not only on the glass, but also playing defense and trying to get things going better on offense, as he was 4 for 17 in the first round.
JuJuan Johnson vs. VCU's frontcourt
VCU doesn't have a ton of elite frontcourt players (though Jamie Skeen is a very solid player), but they're feisty and play hard. That said, JuJuan Johnson has a significant talent advantage in this matchup. Johnson has had a great season and is a solid first round pick, but he hasn't always dominated like he should. Scouts would like to see him take over when he has a advantage. Whether it's getting open for jumpers or taking it down on the block, Johnson should look to be the top option of on his team.
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