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Message: [QUOTE="RC111, post: 4531145, member: 12189"] This. And honestly, although Newton is going hard to the basket now, there are still way too many dropped points from Sanogo and Jackson when they're a foot away from the rim and don't slam it home. Sanogo was kissing shots off the glass when he should have been guaranteeing they went through the net. Jackson is great and energetic, but he lobs his shots on drives like he's a QB hitting a receiver 60 yds down field. It would be great if every player on the court were a viable threat to spot up and make a shot once in a while, but defenses know that Diara, Jackson, Alleyne (before the last couple games), and even Calcattera within the arc aren't serious threats to score. I think we're very good, but unless those guys get to the gym and find a way to improve their shot (or confidence to shoot) and keep defenses honest, we'll be streaky and risk flaming out early in the tournament again. [/QUOTE]