Taylor and Brown have also struggled at times on defense, and that was against guys who are probably on average 3-4 inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than the guys they will have to guard in this tournament. I like what we are seeing from Taylor on the boards and at least like his effort in 1v1 defense, but when he is up against a 6'8 strong athlete instead of a slow 6'4 guy it is going to be different.
Bell has not been horrific in 1v1 D and was high quality in the full court press. Cant dismiss his quickness and ability to fight through picks these past few games. It is the boards and any sort of rim protection where he has been not getting it done and it will only get worse against more athletic opponents. If we find a way to put him on a faster skinny guy I think he is as good an option as any. Just worry that a stronger player will be able to take the body and get where he wants. He feels more suited for defending guards.
Our size has not been truly exposed with these first few teams. That changes today