Cupcakes—this year v last year
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Yes. ESPN 2 / ESPN.
LOL!! These games are literally made for TV.
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Average margin of victory both years was about 39 points (38.66 v. 39). You could argue they played better teams last year to get that margin v. this year but really splitting hairs.
The first three games last year really displayed how great UConn's offense is while this year has showcased UConn's defense.
Ironically, the worst performance of all 6 six games was last year against MVSU given how bad the opponent was and how slow they started that game.
While the slow starts are annoying, I have been impressed with how well this team has adjusted in real time and course corrected really quickly. In addition, the contributions from the bench this year will be more wide ranging and deep. Not saying necessarily better than Samson and HD last year but 3-4 guys will seriously contribute in a bunch of different ways.
It is not possible have as good of a starting lineup as last year, and I am not just talking UConn, I am talking all of college basketball. The closest you can find in recent memory in 2015 Kentucky, so the bench being a really good change of pace will be as important as the starters being good.
The first three games last year really displayed how great UConn's offense is while this year has showcased UConn's defense.
Ironically, the worst performance of all 6 six games was last year against MVSU given how bad the opponent was and how slow they started that game.
While the slow starts are annoying, I have been impressed with how well this team has adjusted in real time and course corrected really quickly. In addition, the contributions from the bench this year will be more wide ranging and deep. Not saying necessarily better than Samson and HD last year but 3-4 guys will seriously contribute in a bunch of different ways.
It is not possible have as good of a starting lineup as last year, and I am not just talking UConn, I am talking all of college basketball. The closest you can find in recent memory in 2015 Kentucky, so the bench being a really good change of pace will be as important as the starters being good.
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