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Message: [QUOTE="Hans Sprungfeld, post: 4205407, member: 181"] or slam it down the rim, or go hard into contact and make the free throws. Simply put, oOur opponents are not better enough (if better at all) to consistently block so many shots that going up strong wouldn't be a clear net positive. COVID shut down the 2020 season just as the team was coming together. COVID reduced the number of games last year, so that the necessary integration of Bouknight and consolidation of team learning didn't happen, and RJ's Creighton injury made it impossible. We've already played two more games than last season. There are 5 more regular season opportunities to enter games better-prepared, make in-game adjustments, and execute on well-understood, fundamental game-plans to protect the ball & use the clock to extend leads via foul shooting and close out games, against other teams working to do the same. THESE are the types of season-defining challenges that must be successfully addressed by all top teams once "survive and advance" time comes. Whether you liked the framing or not, it's back around to "45:07." Go Huskies! [/QUOTE]