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[QUOTE="Sgt Cuse, post: 1808209, member: 1701"]
Could this be the year we use the press as a staple, not just after we are behind?

Consider these potential factors:
      7'2"PC - made for a force at the back of a press
      Tons of fouls to give at center, a foul prone position when employing the press
      Great success last year in the tourney, may be time to use regularly
      Excellent talent and depth, gives JB a chance to put more players in
      Baits teams to accelerate the pace of the game
      The shortened 30 second clock makes it difficult for teams that don't want to take the bait
      Helps JB with the problem of having 7'2"PC and TR on the floor together - normally that will be an offensive problem

On the down side, JB is usually reluctant to do this.  And again this year, even though we have good talent there does appear to be a significant gap after the top 7-8 players.

Does anyone think we will use the press more this year?  Certainly this is a lot more likely than M2M.  I would love to see it.
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