Janice R. Andrews
When the second-ranked Florida Gators head to LSU for Saturday’s SEC matchup, their defensive gameplan must center on containing the Tigers’ sharpshooting guard Cam Carter. The prolific scorer, who puts up 17 points per game while connecting on an impressive 47% of his three-point attempts, poses the primary threat to Florida’s hopes of avoiding an upset.
The key for the Gators lies in disrupting Carter’s rhythm from the perimeter, where he’s been particularly dangerous. By aggressively contesting his outside shots and forcing him to drive into traffic, Florida can potentially throw off LSU’s offensive flow. Early defensive success against Carter could have ripple effects throughout the Tigers’ attack.
The timing is particularly favorable for Florida to implement this strategy, as LSU’s home crowd has shown recent discontent with the team’s performance. Neutralizing Carter early could keep the atmosphere subdued, denying LSU valuable emotional momentum. With Florida aiming to cement their position as a likely top seed in the NCAA tournament, executing this defensive blueprint against Carter becomes even more crucial.
Success will hinge on Florida’s ability to maintain defensive pressure while controlling the game’s pace, preventing Carter from finding his shooting groove and potentially sparking an LSU upset bid.
