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Message: [QUOTE="LwrcasefaN, post: 4284342, member: 11185"] I think the more flexible a team is...the better that team is. Basketball is about being able to match up to an opponent. It's crystal clear that UCONN has struggled with physical teams...on both ends of the floor. Being able to put a more physical team on the floor doesn't equate to a change in style. Some players flat out don't want to deal with a lot of contact. And if you don't like contact, you probably aren't going to like defending in the post or rebounding. In the past, when teams were headed to March they prepared for what was essentially two or three styles of play. That landscape is completely different now. It doesn't mean you change your offensive philosophy, but it warrants considering changes to the type of recruits you go after. Part of UCONN dominance has been to force opponents to play the way UCONN wanted. The talent on UCONN is still elite, but IMO there's less confidence and overall toughness. Part of that...is youth. Part of it is time. These players haven't traveled that long road from day one in practice to National Champions. I like the addition of Shade and Arnold...strength and speed. And as many of you know, I think the real missing piece at UCONN...is Shaq in a dress. [/QUOTE]