I ask because its mystifying to me why Hurley doesn't even try a change.
Starting Reed puts immense pressure immediately on their bigs, which could create early foul problems, especially if we deliberately feed him. Samson is not that kind of threat so Centers can roam just looking out for the once or twice alley-oop. When Reed is on the floor opponents can not double team or roam consequently leaving a UConn player free. With Samson its 4 on 5, defense not worrying about him, particularly if Hassan is out.
People will say starting doesn't matter but our best big is not able to set the tone.
We've got to make a change somewhere or there is no 3peat. I know its late season to be making adjustments but this to me is necessary to try.