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[QUOTE="billsin01, post: 5624082, member: 837"]
Yeah, I think it'll be worth watching to see if it becomes a pattern. We were able to win off the dribble a bunch but made some not great decisions with the ball. We had one trip where the lob was there and we didn't throw it (JJ or Nate, can't remember which) and then a possession or two later JJ threw the lob when he should have shot. Those things happen, but if you add those two to the JJ missed layup (again, that happens sometimes), that game probably stays in double-digits.

Need to give a bit of credit to GT for ramping up their pressure. ONe thing, when we're running that dribble handoff/weave motion, GT was overplaying that like crazy -- not pressuring Kyle when he had the ball and having their guards and wings overplay. The guys cutting off ball have to come off Kyle tight at the top and occasionally they could break it off and fade to the wing or cut to the middle so it's not so predictable.

Lastly, I think close games could be tough. When it comes to creating a good look we have limited options. JJ on a straightline drive, George getting something going off the dribble ... Not a lot to be honest. Kiyan is probably our best option there due to the variety of ways he can get buckets. But he's a frosh and has some defensive questions. So, anyway, might be tough for us to close out games.
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