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Message: [QUOTE="OkaForPrez, post: 4120745, member: 997"] A few thoughts on freshman playing time: [LIST] [*]Diggins was hurt a lot of the summer. That certainly has set his clock back. [*]Coach hangs his hat on defense and I'm personally glad he does. Playing well in the defensive system is not something you just show up with. Hawkins stays on the court because we need his raw offensive ability, but he's getting beat regularly on defense (nevermind the adventure of his ball security at the moment). [*]Many here want there to be a reactive change to the minutes allocation in game. I don't think that's how Hurley operates. You earn your court time in practice. By hitching game minutes to practice you ensure good, competitive habits in practice and that tide raises all boats. [*]If you don't make the young guys earn it like you did their predecessors, then you run the risk of losing your locker-room. There's a balance. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]