It is very important for us to win game 1 because playing Villanova will be a big RPI boost regardless of whether we win or lose. Playing Baylor would be big as well. I would love to have Nick available for this, but either way, I like our chances against Tulane and think we can at least be competitive with Villanova.

This is where Perry needs to step up. He's our marquee talent, and he needs to play like it for us to have a great chance.