You may be right, of course, but I don't think losing Johnson will hurt the Canes much at all. They have played without him quite a bit this year and Gamble has gained playing time and experience to where he is a capable replacement for Johnson, who has performed way below his former skill level since he returned from his last injury.
Not to disagree with you, but LaSalle's win was just as big to them as Wichita St.'s was to them. I think the Shockers beat LaSalle convincingly. I could be wrong (more than likely).
GL, Hud!