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[QUOTE="Jake, post: 2007583, member: 86"]
as someone has said before...we look like a bag of parts that don't fit together.

I don't think it's fair to look at just this year as part of the issue. We were one committee member or so from being in the NIT last year, so there's been a bit of talent erosion that's been masked.

However, I think we learned a lesson or two this year.  I'm not blaming the players, but when you bring in a 5th year senior who was shopping himself for the "best chance to get to the league", you get a player who clearly stated his top priority.

Gillon in the other hand, is here because he wants to win. I love his attitude, hate that he's 5'8" trying to deny entry passes to the high post.

Battle hasn't figured out how to get to the rim consistently and Frank looks so lost. No confidence in his ability to run an offense.

The leadership thing is a problem.  No doubt in my mind.  I think the team dynamics are just a horrible mess.  I think benching Roberson was a huge mistake, you can limit his minutes without publicly shaming him.  He has checked out completely.

There is talent here, but little chemistry or "intestinal fortitude".

I don't know how it gets fixed.  We run a unique system that requires buy-in and repetition.  Hard to make that work with 5th year guys and guys who don't care.
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