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Message: [QUOTE="Orangezoo, post: 1207808, member: 237"] I think they are just smart, logical observations more than really bold. The joseph/mccullough comment is spot on and I think if it does happen it benefits the team. Joseph needs to be able to make the game easier for his teammates even if that means by scoring more and attacking more and getting to the line. His ability to put pressure on the defense means we don't require Rak or Cmac to have to make a play every half possession. As it comes to Cooney I mostly agree. You can see teams shadowing him. With that said there is a limit to the amount of poor shooting games he can have before teams stop giving him the attention. He has had some open looks.. not all in rhythym of course but some and he has hit a decent number of those. Most of his misses have been rushed or off balance due to defensive attention. So if he can make open looks ( not sure I am sold he can) then that bodes well. As for your final point I couldn't agree more. BJ does a decent job on the boards and has some skill so that pairing does provide some value but as your said minutes are not going to be a difference maker. As for Buss, he can do a few things but not at the skill level that is necessary to compete in the ACC. One final item is with that said about those two, I honestly think Obokoh can give us a few more minutes. Yes it was an awful team but he did rebound well and move within the zone fairly well. Good ball movement is going to result in some fouls inside no matter what so if he can help ensure we have a presence in the middle and take his share of those fouls vs Rak and Cmac taking them all it would really help. We are talent challenged as an entire club this year so it is not as though there aren't holes already. [/QUOTE]

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