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Message: [QUOTE="mauconnfan, post: 4838827, member: 489"] Really good win no doubt. Butler played well, was home has some solid tough kids and our kids were absolutely dreadful in the first half on both ends. So all in all they toughed out the first half to keep it within 7 then played a very good 2nd half to finish the deal. This is how it’s going to have to be until we get the big guy back. Foul trouble will also be a thing because neither Samson or Alex know how to stay away from fouling, need to get smarter. And Danny did a bad job not immediately taking Samson out when he got his 3rd he just doesn’t have the ability to back off. Worked out okay but normally we need more than 20 minutes from SJ so shame on the staff for keeping him in. Diarra was my overall MVP of this game his minutes were tremendous in this win, both ends. I mean he played so well Ball only got 9 minutes. Karaban looks to have his stroke back which is huge and overall, minus a very stupid 5th foul, he’s playing well on both ends. Spencer, what can you say about this kid. He gets beat on D on occasion but makes plays, clutch plays, as well as anyone and I love the chip he plays with. I dare to say if we didn’t get him we’d be talking bubble right now he’s that good. Castle, he’s starting to show who he is. Still needs to understand the importance of caring for the ball but even that’s getting better. Tough tough kid, made some man moves which is great to see. Liked his pull up 12 footer and he needs to do that more with confidence. Samson was fine minus the fouling. He rebounded better with 6 after a pathetic 1 board versus DePaul. Very impressed with his finishes in tight using the square. Need him to better understand the idea of 25-30 minutes not 20 while DC is out. Again the staff blew it too when he got his 3rd. Tristen, well we need him back. That’s the worst 17 point effort I’ve ever seen. His defense was mostly lackluster as was his care for some possessions. A couple really w t f passes again but I’m confident we’ll see the real Newton again soon. Stewie, good to see. Happy for him to get a few minutes and get some meaningful points and rebounds. Played tough as well. Needs to play less robotic on defense and get more athletic guarding off the ball, but this kids got the it. May even see it more before this year ends, maybe a big step last night. Let’s muck it up again soon!! Lol [/QUOTE]

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