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Message: [QUOTE="cliftonparksufan, post: 5558724, member: 9"] This team is playing very well and would have graded much higher except for the fact that they missed ten foul shots, gave up 15 offensive rebounds and had 14 turnovers. They seriously could have won by 50+ instead of "only" 40. Things I really like: 1) Defense is the engine that drives the train. 40 minutes of pressure, trapping, great communication on the perimeter and inside that led to 12 blocks, 10 steals and 24 points off turnovers. Except for a few lapses, this team is playing very well on defense, not giving up anything easy and forcing lengthy possessions. 2) Donnie Freeman. Man among boys. He's demanding the rock and going inside and outside. 3) William Kyle. What an improvement inside. Runs the floor very well for a big guy. Mr. Lunch bucket. So far, a real joy to watch. 4) I joked the other day about Wally Pipp, but Red has his hands full managing the minutes once JJ comes back. Kiyan has led the team in minutes both games and deservedly so. I watched Kiyan in about six games last season and never expected him to be this good. 6) Nait George and Nate Kingz. Neither one is playing what should be their A game, but so far that's ok. But against Houston and Kansas they will need to improve. George credited with three assists and 5 turnovers, and I think once JJ comes back his minutes might tighten up a bit. 7) Tyler Betsey. Received two fouls in his first 20 seconds on the court and to his credit, Red kept him in. Not sure how big a role Betsey will play this season, but I like what he brings to the team. And if he can keep shooting 2 of 4 from 3, then he will definitely have a nice role. 8) Saddiq White. A huge collective sigh of relief when Saddiq checked back into the game after going back to the locker room Played 24 minutes and you can see he feels more comfortable. Not as big or strong as Donnie, and not as fast with as many tools as Kiyan, but Saddiq's tool box also has a lot in it. Will have plenty of opportunities to show his skills this season. 9) The depth. This should be the biggest strength. It's great that Red has had the opportunities to sub out and the team doesn't skip too many beats. If this continues, this team should be very competitive. [/QUOTE]

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