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Texas developing an affinity for Jazz offense

So [Texas coach] Barnes searched for answers and felt the Utah Jazz offense, loaded with ball screens, would work for a team filled with talented guards and shooters. Barnes made trips to Jazz practices before Illinois coach Bruce Weber received a phone call.

It was Deron Williams, the Jazz point guard and former Illini superstar. "How come Coach Barnes can come and you can't come?" Williams said.

Supinie

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