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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 142035, member: 40"]
I agree--great debate! I know the story is still being written for this year's squad, but both teams have the potential to go down as being amongst the top teams in program history.

The '09-'10 team had better inside scoring, was more consistent from three, and was a bit better on the defensive boards.

Both teams were / are remarkably efficient scoring [as evidenced by the advanced offensive metrics].

I'll give the current team a slight edge defensively for the number of steals / blocks they generate, but again the advanced metrics suggest these teams are close in that regard. The bench / depth is also superior here [as crazy as that sounds, given how our bench was viewed as a strength in '09-'10].

One major difference is that the '09-'10 team turned the ball over indiscriminantly--and many of these turnovers were unforced. This was, IMO, the Achilles heel of an otherwise tremendously talented team, and ultimately led to their downfall in the NCAA tournament. The current team does a much better job taking care of the ball.

If I had to pick, I'd actually give the edge to this year's team--bigger, more depth, extra fouls in the pivot, and more diversified scoring. I love Arinze, but he tended to struggle against bigger, shot blocking, defensive minded centers. I think Fab possibly might be able to battle him to a standstill. And the current team is capable of getting hot from three, mitigating that advantage somewhat.

Again, interesting topic of debate.
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