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Message: [QUOTE="RuffRuff, post: 5163122, member: 1268"] Well said, particularly point 1. What the perimeter defense lacks can’t be fixed mechanically, only strategically. Our upside there is only so high and can only be addressed with immaculate defensive rotations and team defense. There’s not a lot of room for error. Solo, Ross, AM just don’t move their feet particular fast. Unless they get foot transplants it’s unlikely to change. The one ace up the sleeve remains Ahmad, both for PG depth and defense. It’s why so many here are calling out for him, to see if he can be a solution. I know I’m curious to see if he provides that option we don’t have otherwise. If we had that guy that could be Hassan pest 2.0 we could disrupt backcourts rather than being taken advantage of. We had Hassan defending Tre Johnson against Texas, so I’m sure there are ways to mix him into the fold that could work, if he’s ready. As of right now this feels like second weekend team in upside given inability to get stops. Having watched the top 6-8 teams to date, there is a discernible gap between their product and UConn. That’s not to say matchups can’t fall our way, or this team can’t make incremental improvements to close gaps, but as of right now not holding out for Threepeat or bust. Like you said, just soaking it in and enjoying. [/QUOTE]