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[QUOTE="ctchamps, post: 5158841, member: 37"]
Given that our perimeter defense was forcing DePaul to drive to the basket and given that DePaul was playing without a legitimate center, Hurley assessed that a center with above average blocking skills was the best strategy in this game.  So Samson received the most minutes in the second half.  It was also the strategy to put in Ross more this game sacrificing offense for defense.  Ross has the skill set to be a fantastic defender and needs time to hone these skills.  He's also an above average rebounder and shot blocker.

These games are not only about resume building.  They are games in which the coaching staff are working on deficiencies in the teams game to increase the probability of post season success even if it comes at the expense of the scores spread.  JC did this as well.

You not only want to win the battle, you want to win the war.  There is a reason that UConn is winning a national championship every four years since 1999.
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