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[QUOTE="Bone Dog, post: 5320622, member: 12088"]
The problem with superbig lineups is that they tend to be slower overall. Geno hasn’t had super speedy players since MoJeff and Crystal, though KK is close. But [B]overall[/B], his lineups have been quicker than opponents [B]because they make decisions more quickly[/B]. Their switches and screens are crisp. And they tend to have excellent stamina. Even with Ice and Jana on the floor last season, the team was quicker than most opponents and thus became especially pronounced in the tournament. In other words, it’s not just about foot speed. They practically ran UCLA off the court. South Carolina too, and they have a lot of athletes. The only team that was able to stay competitive in the tournament was USC, but it was a struggle for them.

The problem for all the new players — the freshmen, the ones returning from injury and the transfers — is learning to play at this speed all the time. Ice has a significant advantage in already having experienced this game pace. Jana too. The other bigs will have to get up to speed. Mental speed. As Yogi said, 50 percent of the game is all mental.
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