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Message: [QUOTE="McLovin, post: 4780068, member: 9450"] Appreciate that. And great points. I know at the beginning of last year Hurley was not happy with where our defense was to start the season. I don't think I've heard him make similar comments so far this year (although he has hinted at mental lapses in practice with Castle, which is expected of a freshman). This should be a nice tune up game for our D to feel good about the work they put in this summer, given our size and athleticism advantage 1-5. I think their front court could cause them problems as neither Towt nor Basham can really step out and stretch the floor (or at least haven't shown it so far) and it doesn't seem like their incoming freshman is known for offense at this point, either. They will have to figure out how to balance their offensive needs and defensive needs... Basham is elite in the pick & roll as the roll-man (98th percentile) and finishing at the rim (95th percentile) expected Shot Quality PPP. [/QUOTE]