Dan Gadzuric
UCLA
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Dan Gadzuric (50) has been a force inside for the Bruins. |
UCLA's chances of advancing past Duke in Philadelphia rely on the presence inside and the post-up ability of Dan Gadzuric.
The Bruins' big man has been sensational in the first two rounds. He put up 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the opening round against Hofstra. Gadzuric followed that performance with 16 points and 14 rebounds in the second round against Utah State.
Gadzuric will will have to have another big game inside against top-seeded Duke, a team that lacks strength inside.
If Duke goes without Carlos Boozer, the Bruins must take advantage of Gadzuric's ability like they did when they beat Arizona, a game in which Gadzuric had 22 points and 17 rebounds.
Gadzuric's stock is going up, up and away. He is a PTP'er who must have his best game available against the Dukies if UCLA is to get to the Elite Eight.