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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 2445956, member: 485"]
JB is not talking offensive philosophy in general -- it is all about what our 6 players can or can not do.  We have 3 capable scorers, who can shoot 3s, or mid-range or drive.  Only Frank Howard is good at creating for teammates.  Marek is a decent passer, but he isn't a threat to shoot or drive.  Moyer can finish if he has an open lane, but he isn't a shooter.  We have no post up game.

The solution is not to play fast.  Howard and Battle aren't particularly good in 2 on 1 situations or 3 on 2 situations.  We need Brissett on the boards.  We need Howard and Battle to play 40 minutes every time out -- pressing for long stretches or running most possessions isn't going to work.

When you add up what we have, the team needs to focus on defense, play at a pace that allows our top 3 to play 40 minutes each, and play to the strengths of our top 3 on offense.  It isn't going to win a ton of ACC games because ACC teams have defenders who can limit what our top 3 will try to do.  Most ACC teams have better offensive balance, better shooting, and better inside play.  We have 3 very good players and some others who wouldn't be seeing the court at this stage for many of JB's better teams.    JB is a smart coach.  He is making this team more competitive than many thought possible.
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