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Message: [QUOTE="pj, post: 4499668, member: 2524"] The season has ebbs and flows. UConn started the season with a particular lineup and style of play that befuddled opponents for a while, now other teams have figured out how to play against it, and Hurley and team have to react. UConn has enough depth and diversity of talent this year to be able to mix things up and beat the approach that's currently beating them. This is where the great coaches separate themselves from the merely good ones. But, there is also room for talent to step up. The return of Samson Johnson will solidify the frontcourt. Hawkins has to figure out how to score when the defenses are focusing on him - something Ray Allen, Ben Gordon, and Rip Hamilton had to figure out before him, and did. Meanwhile Newton, Diarra, Alleyne, Calcaterra have to step up. Especially Newton. Lots of reason for UConn fans to be optimistic this will be a Final Four team. But as of right now, it's not playing like a top ten team. [/QUOTE]