Mullins interview and Sagarin based expectations

Bryan Mullins talks about motivating the team in the locker room, the transition game, valuing the basketball, and determining defensive assignments.



Jeff Sagarin has Duke No. 3 and SIU No. 35 in his ratings.

Our staff has put together the following probabilities and projections based on those ratings, among other things.

Duke wins in rout: 25 % (85-63)

Duke wins by 7-10: 45% ( 81-72)

Duke by a whisker: 15% (69-66)

SIU squeaks one out: 13% (68-66)

SIU wins big: 2% (70-61)

This is the first true test away from SIU Arena for the Saluki newcomers. Not exactly an easy environment to get your feet wet. If the Salukis expect to win they'll have to play at the level they played at in the second half against UMass for a full 40 minutes.