Title game's biggest matchup features players whose bodies once stood in their way

Posted Apr 3, 2017
Monday’s national title tilt will feature a bevy of talent (the understatedly excellent Justin Jackson, the game-controlling Nigel Williams-Goss, the ascendant Zach Collins) and two mastermind coaches. But eyes will be drawn to the two biggest bodies on the sport’s biggest stage, a pair of imposing post players who are essential to arranging their teams’ meeting. (Sports Illustrated)

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