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Message: [QUOTE="UConnRock, post: 4944034, member: 1024"] The beauty of UConn defense of guards is Castle is a shut down defender with size and strength, but when he needs a rest it is Diarra who comes in with a bit of a different style (speed and hands), but the same impact. Although certainly different, there is little drop off either offensively or defensively when Diarra replaces Castle. The difference from an NBA perspective is that Castle 6'6" and 19 years old and Diarra 6'2 and 23. I also think Newton's defensive skills are a bit underrated. He effectively uses his size to hinder shots and is rarely caught in the wrong position. Newton's rebounding is also a plus on the defensive end. Spencer is a basketball IQ defender. All of this is supported by a back wall of Clingan. [/QUOTE]