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[QUOTE="Scott11, post: 3310105, member: 6797"]
The two common laments we hear on this board are the refs were bad and the other team shot so well/we are so unlucky.  But that’s not why we are headed to the NIT.
The truth of the matter is we give up huge points almost every game.  We usually score enough to win. But our opponents usually shoot above their season average because their looks are so good. Today was a conga line of UNC layups and wide open three-pointers. Why aren’t they going to make a high percentage? I love buddy and joe but they are awful at the top of the zone. Awful. And the zone relies on coverage.
What worries me is how will the guards improve defensively? Joe and buddy always play hard but how do you improve height and athleticism? It is a real concern going forward for next year. 
I felt strongly all year that Joe and buddy need to be spelled from time to time and are not equipped play 40 minutes. They are not great defenders to begin with and the more tired they get the more their defense will suffer. So going forward JB should consider getting Brycen at least five minutes for each starting guard to preserve their legs.
The other recurring theme is interior bigs foul trouble. And if it hasn’t improved by now I don’t understand how it will next year. God knows what the hell Marek was thinking when he basically ran into Anthony 90 feet from the basket.
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