thebigeast44
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Simply put, both teams had achilles heels. We had only 1 3 point shooter and he was inconsistent. When he hit, we could beat any team in the nation. When he didn't, we were in grind it out affairs.
Duke's offense was all predicated on the 3 point shot. Their lack of offensive diversity and a doughnut in the middle led to their undoing.
Neither team could be expected to go on a run in the Tournament with those weaknesses.
Duke will be bringing in the best Center prospect in the nation. So their biggest need will be addressed.
We on the other hand, will not be addressing our biggest need until the 2015 recruiting class. Unless Cooney can become more consistent next year and another 3 point threat is developed, we could have the same weakness next year.
I do believe Cooney can improve. But if he is the only threat, he may be forced again to take ill advised 3's. We really could use a small forward to be that threat. Mike G and BJ better be taking thousands of 3's over the summer (and Buss of course at the 2). While Roberson may start at the 3, it's unlikely he'll ever be a 3 point threat.
Here's hoping to a better 3 point future. Or for the NCAA to move the line back - I'd love to see that! Let's Go Orange!
Duke's offense was all predicated on the 3 point shot. Their lack of offensive diversity and a doughnut in the middle led to their undoing.
Neither team could be expected to go on a run in the Tournament with those weaknesses.
Duke will be bringing in the best Center prospect in the nation. So their biggest need will be addressed.
We on the other hand, will not be addressing our biggest need until the 2015 recruiting class. Unless Cooney can become more consistent next year and another 3 point threat is developed, we could have the same weakness next year.
I do believe Cooney can improve. But if he is the only threat, he may be forced again to take ill advised 3's. We really could use a small forward to be that threat. Mike G and BJ better be taking thousands of 3's over the summer (and Buss of course at the 2). While Roberson may start at the 3, it's unlikely he'll ever be a 3 point threat.
Here's hoping to a better 3 point future. Or for the NCAA to move the line back - I'd love to see that! Let's Go Orange!
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