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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1820969, member: 1423"]
I think you are spot on about the defense. My guess is ... the staff's working on it as we speak. The 5 key areas I'll be looking for are: 1) will our guards be able to pinch the middle to prevent penetration (drives from the sides are much easier to defend because there are fewer passing options); 2) will Chukwu/TT be able to close out to the weakside corner to contest shooters, [I]and [/I]move up to the FL to stop drives; 3) If opposing guards are able to penetrate and our center moves up, can AW (and TR/TL) adjust inside to protect the lane; 4) can they master SU's patented double in the corners; and 5) how good will our press be!

Offensively, we certainly have size, athleticism, shooters and rebounding. The areas of concern are: 1) can we run like the old days (we have a chance to do that b/c of better rebounding and very quick/athletic players at PG/SG); 2) can TB become a reliable 3pt threat (this will make him a matchup nightmare); and 3) can we score on the low block (DC2's improving and Chukwu will be good for put-backs and lobs. But I would like TL to show us more of his bttb game).
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