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[QUOTE="iommi, post: 183320, member: 249"]
I realize it's popular here to do the whole, "A win is a win is a win" nonsense. We're 24-1...Etc.
 
The bottom line is that after our amazing start, everyone here should be able to agree that nothing short of a Final Four trip would be a major disappointment. That being said, it's very clear to this observer that this team no longer has tendencies; it has strengths and weaknesses. We all know what they are. The issue is it's February. Can JB and the team actually improve the problems or mask them somehow between now and March?
 
Our inefficiency in half court offense is one thing I think can be improved but here's where I'm sceptical: JB has been running the same basic offense forever seemingly and there are very few wrinkles added. It's motion with high ball screens and high pick and rolls. With our athleticism, I'd like to see some planned plays (like baseline screens leading to set alley-oops). Doing that twice a game could give us 4 easy points. I'd also like to run guys off screens but we really don't really seem to have anyone like Andy Rautins who is proficient at that.
 
Rebounding out of the zone is always an issue but last night it was pathetic. Just very little effort. We might not be a good rebounding team. Period. But we need to show more desire to get rebounds. Georgetown beat us to about 80% of the 50/50 balls last night.
 
This team will not get past the first weekend if these two areas aren't addressed. Forget about the Kentucky comparisons. If we don't make strides to improve or mask our weaknesses, they will be exposed and it will be a quick exit in March relative to our seed.
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