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Message: [QUOTE="AZHuskiePop, post: 3394326, member: 1609"] It’s never smart predicting an NCAA bid . I made a living at forecasting and I don’t do it. 18 wins might make or 22 might not The variables are just too great and many outcomes that effect you are out of your control. Enough about tournaments. Just win and let the chips fall where they may. This team as they are currently playing will be hard pressed to go 9-9. I would take that .in a heartbeat but with some regret . The caveats to that statement is there are factors than can give this team a kick upward within its grasp. 1. Akok lost in the joy of his defense and rebounding are his pitiful to date offense On some teams it wouldn’t be as big problem but on an offensively challenged one like ours your have to get at least double figures from your PF. Preferably 2-3, threes per game. He is an absolute game changer If he takes off 2. Bouknight has also to be able to be the man especially from the three. With Akok and Bouknight hitting threes the seams in the defense widen allowing easier penetration from our guards and Carlton to get the ball in better position to score . Whether he starts or not is irrelevant. I don’t think Ray started many games but he averaged around 20 a game anyway. If that happens soon than 11-7 or better is a possibility if not than 7-11 is more likely They also have to play that relentless defense they have gotten away from. But getting stops only to have empty trips is an intensity killer. Unfortunately these kids are human that’s why not only does these two stepping up help offensively but it keeps the defensive fire burning . [/QUOTE]

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