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I'm not as necessarily worried about overall confidence, because I think we'll destroy Montana, and then for the most part Louisville can be in the rear view mirror.
But if we have another lights out first half against a good team (perhaps Indiana), I'm worried that we'll play the 2nd half like a team waiting to lose. That's when I'm worried that it bites us. This team has to learn how to put the foot on the throat of a team when you have them down. I just don't think they believe in themselves enough to do it. They play like they're wondering when the other team will start their run.
Spot on. I made that post before Montana and UNLV were announced. Unbelievable a week ago, we seem to have a better than average shot at the sweet 16.
Against Indiana, all bets are off. I would be worried about exactly what you posted. We still don't value the ball, acting like these silly, YMCA level turnovers are no big deal.
I could see anybody from the sweet 16 forward ignoring our bigs, locking down Southerland, harassing MCW, and trapping Triche.
Our D is something they have to contend with, but if we return to scoring in the sub 50 range, we're toast.
IMHO, JB needs to use these next couple games to squeeze whatever post / bigs development in that he can.
If not, we could be setting our guards up for another 3 on 5 slaughter.