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[QUOTE="A Clockwork Orange, post: 1242715, member: 16"]
I feel much the same way you do. I came into this season with low expectations, but was hopeful the team would show improvement over the course of the season. Improvement is often a nebulous thing to chart, as it often happens in fits and starts.

This team is on the whole, trending upward. They look more like a basketball team now, and are starting to show a little more consistency overall. They are still going to have some really bad games, but they may have a couple of shockers that we didn't expect as well.

I'm looking for the little things with this group. Loved Ron's entry pass into Rak in the first half. Led his left hand perfectly so Rak could start his spin as the pass was coming in. It was wonderfully done, and is a part of the game we often take for granted. But it's those type of plays that separate the good teams from the bad. It's not a flashy, highlight play, but it's what keeps an offense going, and helps them gain confidence.

This team was lost in that respect at the beginning of the season. When they play some elite defenses this year I think it could be very ugly. But I do think they'll improve throughout the season, and could potentially make some noise in the ACC's, and whatever postseason tourney they make it into. I can say one thing for sure, there is not one #1 or #2 seed in the NCAA's that would want to be facing this team in the second round of the tourney. If they hit on all cylinders, they will be able to give any team a run for their money. Conversely, when they play poorly (as young teams are apt to do) any team can beat them.

No expectations, and an interesting conference season in front of us. Go Orange!
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