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<blockquote data-quote="Calvin" data-source="post: 1559713" data-attributes="member: 4069"><p>I think there's a difference between giving up, and getting frustrated. And I put this one in the latter camp. We weren't ready for a defense that strong, and that sustained, which Baylor did, and indeed were able to dial it up through critical stretches in the second half, effectively putting us away. Our guys weren't totally lost, but Baylor knew what to do to figure us out, and we really struggled to deal with that much frustrating defense. No one on our team was able to step up, with the possible exception of Giorgi, who really saved us when Kofi was sloppy with fouling. But Giorgi wasn't breaking them down, he was just executing at a really high level, and IMO getting some good breaks with his shots. Kofi was clearly frustrated, and made some bad decisions. That game would have been a lot uglier without Giorgi. </p><p></p><p>Ayo, Miller, and to a lesser extent Trent, all struggled to get decent looks, and appeared frustrated IMO. Ayo must be kicking himself --he managed to get to the rim, but was a little off balance when he got there and missed shots. He's got to play big in these big games if he wants to move up the draft board. Same for Kofi. They're both talented, but need to find another level if they want to reach their goals. Miller as well, although he's just starting out.</p><p></p><p>My stat of the game is 2nd half rebounding. To me, it showed how Baylor had another gear, and that took the air out for us. They wound up out-rebounding us for the game, a stat we typically crush. They were REALLY active --very impressive to watch.</p><p></p><p>The good news is that this is an elite defense, as good as any we'll face. Should help these guys understand how much better they need to be to impose their will on the BIG, which will also be a tall order. I don't know if we'll get to a F4 level, but it should be fun to watch this team progress, and see if they figure it out. Lotta talent, but a ways to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Calvin, post: 1559713, member: 4069"] I think there's a difference between giving up, and getting frustrated. And I put this one in the latter camp. We weren't ready for a defense that strong, and that sustained, which Baylor did, and indeed were able to dial it up through critical stretches in the second half, effectively putting us away. Our guys weren't totally lost, but Baylor knew what to do to figure us out, and we really struggled to deal with that much frustrating defense. No one on our team was able to step up, with the possible exception of Giorgi, who really saved us when Kofi was sloppy with fouling. But Giorgi wasn't breaking them down, he was just executing at a really high level, and IMO getting some good breaks with his shots. Kofi was clearly frustrated, and made some bad decisions. That game would have been a lot uglier without Giorgi. Ayo, Miller, and to a lesser extent Trent, all struggled to get decent looks, and appeared frustrated IMO. Ayo must be kicking himself --he managed to get to the rim, but was a little off balance when he got there and missed shots. He's got to play big in these big games if he wants to move up the draft board. Same for Kofi. They're both talented, but need to find another level if they want to reach their goals. Miller as well, although he's just starting out. My stat of the game is 2nd half rebounding. To me, it showed how Baylor had another gear, and that took the air out for us. They wound up out-rebounding us for the game, a stat we typically crush. They were REALLY active --very impressive to watch. The good news is that this is an elite defense, as good as any we'll face. Should help these guys understand how much better they need to be to impose their will on the BIG, which will also be a tall order. I don't know if we'll get to a F4 level, but it should be fun to watch this team progress, and see if they figure it out. Lotta talent, but a ways to go. [/QUOTE]
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