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Message: [QUOTE="jake14mw, post: 4546740, member: 12344"] What a strange night. If you go through what UConn NEEDS from all 9 guys that play, they really got what they need from all 9 guys last night, nothing more, nothing less! None of them had a great game, but all contributed what we need from them. It's very rare that this happens with any team ever. Newton - I start with him because he is the key. We don't need him to score a ton, just play aggressively and penetrate Hawkins - Worked his butt off. Not his best shooting night, but found other ways to score, got to the rim and got his 20 points Sanogo - Active offensively and defensively, and efficient Jackson - Just what we need from him. Limited shooting, great energy and defense Karaban - You can just pencil him in every game for smart play, energy, and 16 points Alleyne - Just need him for solid backup minutes, and he provided it. 3 pt shooting was a bonus Diarra - Same thing from him, just need solid backup minutes. Fouls were maddening though Clingan - Not his best game, but provided solid minutes with a big defensive presence. Joey C - Not much needed from him last night, so he didn't play much, but was glad to see him make that three late. Hopefully that helps his confidence going forward. In 90% of games at least one important player is going to have a bad game that requires somebody else to step up and provide more than expected. Last night was not one of those nights. [/QUOTE]