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Memphis-Ohio State: Joey Dorsey Calls Greg Oden 'Overrated'

Memphis big man Joey Dorsey wants to let you know that he's not intimidated by going up against Ohio State's Greg Oden this afternoon. Dorsey, the 6-foot-9 junior who will draw the task of matching up with Ohio State's 7-footer, called Oden "a lot overrated" Friday.

"I think (the pro scouts) will really be watching this game (Saturday) night because it's two great big men going against each other," Dorsey said. "I'm an underrated big man and he's a lot overrated as a big man. It's going to be a great rebounding game for me. I'm going to try to outrebound him."

Oh, it's on. Actually, Dorsey and Oden are approximately equal as rebounders; Dorsey is as good as you'll ever see on the offensive end, while Oden is a bit better on the defensive glass. It wouldn't be particularly noteworthy if Dorsey does, in fact, outrebound Oden.

But I like Dorsey's confidence here. Although he's obviously not as well regarded by pro scouts as Oden, you can make the case that Dorsey is the better college player. And if he's playing today with a chip on his shoulder, it'll make the game a little more interesting.

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