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Message: [QUOTE="SwingDog, post: 5181936, member: 7919"] It's true we don't have a lockdown defender like Castle, but tough, tenacious defense is a hallmark of the program and I would think something that's considered in the recruiting process. Our defensive liabilities this year are what's most disappointing to me. Sure, being a good defender requires some athletic abilities such as quickness but, like rebounding, it's also much about the intangibles like toughness, will, determination, and a mindset where you play every single possession like there's no tomorrow. Because elite defense is such a critical part of Hurley's/UConn's culture, to see us lacking in that department is frustrating...BUT I still think we can get better with what we have. It kills me seeing the likes of Neal and Telfort bullying their way or driving to the basket against us on their strong side, daring anyone to stop them. We have to do better with that if we're going to win the big games. [/QUOTE]