Geno prides himself on the D that he teaches.
In the Stanford game, the team got a grade of D (as in degrading or detached but not as in defense) or even an F.
But since then they've been steadily improving, hard to tell how much against patsy's.
Despite a few losses, this Duke team was good and very motivated (much more talented than the usual).
And what beat them was superior, no extraordinary defense.
Not just the press, but everything; switches, blocks, effort. defensive rebounding
Sure, their guards are suspect, but they were quickly overwhelmed by the skill and relentless pressure that they faced.
I didn't read what Geno said of last evening's D but it is very close to an A
With monster upside.
they're going to get better; much better.
Smother City.
Yes the offense still has its down moments, they forced it in way too much at the outset;
but the way Duke was totally smothered for the last half hour of play
will give everyone else (especially our future opponents) pause.
And by the way: I thought Chong did quite well last night and her play management was considerably effective,
despite what it looks like to some.
I am!
