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Hibbert vs. Oden: The Hype

I know it's cliche to say that a great individual matchup feels like a big-time heavyweight title fight, but it's true. If Oden vs. Hibbert was on pay-per-view, I'd buy it. "This big awesome guy is going to take on that big awesome guy? I need to see this. What? It's $49.95? Well, here's my wallet. I've still got to see...

Hibbert vs. Oden: The Breakdown, Part I

So how's this thing going to shake out? Conventional wisdom and hype suggest that Oden is the superior player. In 2010, he probably will be ... but for 2007, I am unconvinced. We'll start with defense. Oden's got the better reputation, and his shot-blocking ability is (rightfully) talked about all the time, but ... let's...

Hibbert vs. Oden: The Breakdown, Part II

The Memphis game aside, for whatever the reasons, Thad Matta's never chosen to make Greg Oden a huge part of the Ohio State offense. Their MVP this year, and I say this with a great deal of respect to Greg Oden, is Mike Conley. The same is sort of true of Hibbert, as Jeff Green usually handles the offensive load, but the...