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[QUOTE="freshler40, post: 5111489, member: 11053"]
Point of improvement is to have the guards dribble penetrate in the style of Newton. Mahaney needs to be a threat to score. This will create more inside possibilities.  We took 30+ 3 pointers for a 42% closing rate. This is impressive and on an NBA style shot pattern. This rate of outside shooting perhaps reflex's the great outside shooting ability of our team but balance wins close games if it come to that.  The penetrating guards were not present in this game.
The second half touch pass from Karaban to Reed was classic.  The lights went on for Reed in the second half. He now has the Film down of the previous great centers we have had.  Reed posted up well and called for the ball.  Karaban was beyond description. WOW, you can see the physical improvement and confidence he now plays with.  He was showing strong on court verbal leadership for the young puppies and transfers.    Alex has taken a leadership position for the team.

I particularly like the warm smiles the bench showed for great X and O's execution in the second half.  It was a clinic of basketball.  This team grew in the second half.  Nice to see Hurley use his entire bench for early season experience. The depth of this team was on fun to watch.
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