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Message: [QUOTE="caw, post: 4599985, member: 563"] Texas' guards are also pretty small which I think should help UConn just get enough of a challenge without fouling on Miami's shots. Texas, to me, appeared to really sell out trying to defend the three also, which I think contributed to Miami attacking the rim more. I wouldn't be surprised to see that happen again here considering how UConn emphasizes defending the three. UConn had that horrid month with six losses and basically a seventh before they figured things out offensively. IMO focusing on defense; UConn has had some trouble defending drives to the rim and people do rightfully point that out, but that is partially because they sell out defending the arc so much. However, I think the teams that really killed UConn were the teams that could pass the ball around and find the open man, much like UConn does. X/Marquette and Creighton are all top 30 assist % teams and overall good passing teams. [/QUOTE]