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When: December 22
Time: 5 EST
Where: Newark, NJ
How to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Seton Hall’s Outlook
Even with Sterling Gibbs (knee) out, Seton Hall (7-4) needs to win this game. And although you’ve probably never heard of Eastern Washington (5-4), beating the Eagles -- who happen to be the Big Sky’s top team -- on Sunday won’t be a breeze.
Fuquan Edwin (13.8 PPG) is expected to rejoin the lineup after missing what was essentially four-game span with a sprained ankle. Although the senior forward’s return will be key to SHU’s ability to bounce back after an overtime loss to St. Peter’s, it’s hard to expect that he can immediately come back as the offensive monster that he was prior to getting hurt.
Today was a great day .... I'm feeling good , started running today which is good. feel like a new born trying to walk again sheesh
— Fuquan Edwin (@FuquanEdwin) December 19, 2013
Jaren Sina will see a ton of time as the team’s primary ball-handler since Gibbs is on the mend, and that can go one of two ways for the Hall. The first possibility is that Sina is aggressive, efficient and effective like he was against NJIT (17 points, 5-6 FG). The second road is a slippery one, as Sina - - who is just a freshmen - - could experience the trials and tribulations that come with being an inexperienced player running a college offense. In Seton Hall’s last game against St. Peter’s, Sina missed all seven of his field goal attempts and had just two points and one assist while turning the ball over four times.
Gene Teague will most likely have a double-double, being that he’s had one for four straight games. Even with Edwin’s return, Teague needs more looks at the rim. The 6’9" bruising senior has yet to attempt more than nine shots in a game this season despite shooting over 56 percent from the field.
