CLICK GRAB OUR BEST Expert CBB Picks for 2013 MARCH MADNESS GAMBLING season!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nWhile their offense is certainly going to be what casual fans look at first, their defense is as intense as it comes. They play with high energy on that side of the ball, and while they\u2019ll certainly be outmatched physically, the Tournament highlights the mental side of teams that we don\u2019t see in the regular season.<\/p>\n
This team lacks a center inside, but that won\u2019t stop them from shooting a high percentage against an athletic Arizona squad. Belmont plays with patience and gets good looks, which is a big reason senior guard Ian Clark shot 46.9 percent from deep range on the year.<\/p>\n
That being said, height will be a major problem. This team is tough, but not tall. They\u2019re just 276th in the country in rebounding, and will be outmatched on the block in the tournament.<\/p>\n
Arizona Wildcats<\/h3>\n
If the Arizona Wildcats want to win this game, they have to take advantage of their size and athleticism. This is a talented group\u2014one of the more talented groups we\u2019ve seen from them\u2014and big men Kaleb Tarczewski and Brandon Ashley will be an important part of the game plan. [ad-6571516]<\/p>\n
Whether pulling down rebounds or setting up on offense, expect the two bigs to have big games. They may not impact the defense much, as Belmont will surely shy away from the paint, but they\u2019ll look to take over on the other side of the floor.<\/p>\n
The impressive part about this group is that it can hit you from any angle. Talented guards and wings flood this roster, and their depth is going to cause trouble for the Bruins.<\/p>\n
The problem with Arizona, and what makes them a popular pick to lose in this matchup, is their inconsistency. They\u2019ve been both great and unimpressive this season, and depending on which team comes out on Thursday, they will be looking at a first-round elimination or a deep run.<\/p>\n
One area where Arizona has to find consistent play is at the point guard position. Mark Lyons has been as inconsistent as anyone on this team, and while he hasn\u2019t been the only problem, it will start with him once the tournament begins.<\/p>\n
The bad news for Arizona is that Lyons has nothing to do with their size advantage. If Belmont is smart and keeps the ball out of the paint, it all comes down to how Lyons plays, and that\u2019s something that could benefit the Bruins when it\u2019s all said and done.<\/p>\n
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