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Message: [QUOTE="PhillyCoach, post: 4255571, member: 6136"] Geno always said that March was the time of the year when he focused on the positives and strengths of the players. Whatever they do well--they have to do well NOW! He is in the "building confidence" mode --in March. Speaking positive about the game--UConn just played the toughest defense in the nation -- top three for sure. The positive is that UConn did well on the offense by getting many "sure bet" attempts at the basket. They worked for good attempts all game. The improvement/learning part is (as CW said in the post game) we know UConn has to MAKE those "sure bet" attempts. I believe that the offense did work well to get those attempts. Defensively, UConn hardly ever gave up an easy attempt. Holding UCF to 5 points in a quarter showed that. Next game-- Indiana is smaller, slower, and less aggressive. Their defense is OK, but not in the same league as UCF. Stopping the Indiana 3 pt. shot is paramount. I don't think Indiana has a top level penetrating team. Smart, experienced, and hungry are their traits. If Indiana is "1985 Villanova hot" then they can win. Otherwise I like this match-up. [/QUOTE]