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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 106294, member: 485"]
So, this is a little different from looking at what JB is doing with the hand he has.  You are pointing out that there are strengths and weaknesses among the players.
Half court offense -- we will struggle because the bigs don't provide inside scoring, and because Triche is streaky as a shooter.  When Triche starts slowly, and Melo/Christmas aren't providing offense, we struggle out of the gate.    JB hasn't fixed that.  But you can see what he is trying to do.   He is trying to get the bigs involved on alley-oops; or from drives & dishes by Scoop and Dion.  Not a complete answer yet.  But JB isn't in panic mode because he knows he has bench guys (Dion and CJ).
Building up Christmas -- JB may well limit his minutes against Florida.  And the point is that JB is giving Christmas opportunities at the right times.  It is a process.
Dictate tempo/press -- why not?  He did it against Stanford.  Will use it against Florida if it looks like Florida can't handle it.  He is trying it out; getting it primed for when it might be needed.
How good are the bigs as inside scorers -- already mentioned.  They are raw; we know that.  JB is rotating them to bring all three along.
Southerland vs the good teams -- yes, not a finished product.  JB has been giving Fair chances to be successful (vs man defenses) and, against zones,  trying to let Southerland build some confidence.
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