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[QUOTE="FlippinCrazy!, post: 5226793, member: 8803"]
As we’ve seen the last two years in the tournament, the refs won’t be the star of the show. Maybe they’ve been directed to let them play, or maybe they’re just better than the big east refs. But it bodes well for UConn. Without such a large FT discrepancy every game where teams are reaching the bonus in the first 8 minutes of a half, or half of the team is in foul trouble to start the game, UConn can beat anyone.

Also, teams are much less familiar with UConn than Big East teams obviously. Given the unique way our offense runs, less familiarity is only going to be an advantage for us. We’ve also seen that the last 2 years.

Perimeter defense vs 3s is ok, biggest issue is helping when players get beat on drives. Gotta stay in front of players, we all know this and the players all know this.

Outside of fouling / and keeping in front of players, we have to hold our own on the defensive glass better. Too many times not boxing out this year, mostly due to mental lapses, abnormal for a UConn team. I expect Durley and co will have them ready to play in the tournament.
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