Since DH’s comments about the defense being a “wet noodle” after the DePaul game (see the January 3rd thread), we have dropped from #23 to #41 in adjusted D on Ken Pom. This would not be concerning if we had not already been dropping in December, down from top 10. I keep checking after games hoping the trend will reverse, and the ranking has slipped after every single game. I think this may be UConn’s lowest ranked D since 2020.
Obviously, our offense is elite, but how concerned are you about the trend on D? Is it just because of the Clingan and Castle injuries, or something more? Will it rear its ugly head in the tougher part of the BE schedule?
Obviously, our offense is elite, but how concerned are you about the trend on D? Is it just because of the Clingan and Castle injuries, or something more? Will it rear its ugly head in the tougher part of the BE schedule?