Wofford Basketball: Keys to Round of 64 matchup with Seton Hall

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – DECEMBER 20: Players of the Wofford Terriers celebrate following their win against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean Smith Center on December 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Wofford won 79-75. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

2. Cameron Jackson is a load inside, take advantage of it against Seton Hall

Despite all the perimeter orientation in this game, and that is where most of the offense will probably come from guards, but a second key for Wofford actually comes in the paint. They have a 6-8 250lb. forward in Cameron Jackson who averages over 14 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, that number would put him just barely the second-leading rebounder on Seton Hall. But where Jackson has an advantage is that he has a 20lb. advantage on the Pirates’ leading rebounder Sandro Mamukelashvili and nearly 50 lbs. on Michael Nzei.

Jackson is more of a focal point of Wofford’s offense than the two Seton Hall forwards. He has attempted a little over 100 fewer shots than the Pirates’ duo combined while making 58% of his shots. Both Mamukelashvili and Nzei have been susceptible to foul trouble throughout the year so, Wofford could decide to get the ball into the post knowing that the outcome will likely be positive for them.

Jackson can score while getting the Pirate big men in foul trouble or if he is double-teamed down low, he is an adept passer ranking 2nd on the team with 2.7 assists per game, and one of those sharpshooters can be found.