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Message: [QUOTE="Ozimoto, post: 3319457, member: 6677"] I don't think the sky is falling just yet. It is obvious that this team can run and score. Yes, the defense is problematic at the moment. The second half was ugly, so consistency of effort and in level of play certainly needs to improve. On defense, they seemed a half step slow or a half step out of position often. Double teams were easily defeated (too much over playing on the player with the ball perhaps) leading to open perimeter shots or penetration in the lane too often. Liv's presence covered up a lot of this when she was in there. When she wasn't in there some easy buckets were scored on back door cuts. This will tighten up as they get used to playing together. In all honesty, the team they played last night ran some really nice offensive sets that P5 teams should emulate. It's obvious the newbies are stiff figuring stuff out. Kyla and Molly know where to go and what to do and Molly is playing good defense. Unfortunately they don't have the athleticism to become more than role players, but that's ok. They will make the most of their opportunities. Room for improvement? Of course. Is it time to man the lifeboats? Not yet. It will be fun to watch the team develop this year moving forward. I won't be able to see the Cal game live as I will be traveling Sunday but it will be interested to hear how it goes. [/QUOTE]