Deen, Troy visit Tenn. Tech

Troy (5-4) vs. Tennessee Tech (2-7)

Hooper Eblen Arena, Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Duke Deen and Troy will go up against Jr. Clay and Tennessee Tech. The freshman Deen is averaging 12 points over the last five games. Clay, a junior, is averaging 14.2 points over the last five games.

BIG MEN ON CAMPUS: The versatile Clay has averaged 12.4 points, five assists and 2.1 steals to lead the way for the Golden Eagles. Keishawn Davidson has paired with Clay and is maintaining an average of 11.3 points per game. The Trojans are led by Deen, who is averaging 11.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and four assists.DOMINANT DUKE: Deen has connected on 30.9 percent of the 55 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 11 of 32 over his last five games. He's also made 86.2 percent of his free throws this season.

WINLESS WHEN: Tennessee Tech is 0-7 this year when it scores 69 points or fewer and 2-0 when it scores at least 70.

ASSIST DISTRIBUTION: The Trojans have recently created baskets via assists more often than the Golden Eagles. Tennessee Tech has an assist on 33 of 74 field goals (44.6 percent) over its previous three matchups while Troy has assists on 40 of 78 field goals (51.3 percent) during its past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: Troy is ranked second in the Sun Belt with an average of 74.9 possessions per game.

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