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[QUOTE="Scottobot, post: 5200628, member: 12452"]
Trent Perry was #28 player on Espnu 100, 8 spots higher than Nowell.  He is only averaging 3.7 ppg in 11.7 minutes for UCLA.

Given UConn’s problems at the PG spot, if Nowell was ready and healthy he would be playing more.  He hasn’t played well when he has been given minutes.  Also hard to say how much his injuries have impacted his performance.  That said I would like to see UConn play him more even if he plays poorly as I don’t think this years team is going anywhere and he has upside and could become a good player for next year.

Also UConn’s offense might not be the best for young PGs.  It is a lot of long sets with goal of getting open 3s and cuts and dunks.  Probably harder to learn than a team that plays more of a street ball style or trap and fast break style.

One criticism of coaches might be that they are playing a style of ball that worked great for the last couple years teams, but maybe not the right fit for this years team.  Given the struggles on defense maybe they should have done more with full court press.
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