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[QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 3815323, member: 6158"]
Interesting thread to say the least. 
1) I was astonished how polished Sanogo looked with footwork and using both hands on offense.  Looked like his confidence is really coming on and he is just scratching the surface.  The growing confidence will allow him to be more aggressive without getting into foolish fouls.  Really bright future.  This was a coming out party.

2)  It was obvious to everyone that Polly cannot stay with anyone defensively who drives to the rim.  That would seem to say he is a big and not a wing or guard on defense.  At 6-9 that is not so surprising.  He had 26 minutes and ONE rebound.  If he could stay with his man he could defend perimeter and to the rim but he could not.    He was off on 3 point shooting,  When he is off he needs to sit because the ENTIRE  reason for him being on the floor at all is catch and shoot or transition 3's and this has to make up for deficient defense.  It would be wonderful if he was able to execute on defense but not really sure if he even has the talent at this level.  He cannot play inside or rebound.

Conclusion:  More PT for Sanogo and less PT for Polly.  You want your seniors on the floor if possible but not if they cannot compete for minutes.
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