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<blockquote data-quote="TarheelIllini" data-source="post: 1679714" data-attributes="member: 747749"><p>Well, I actually enjoyed this game. Nearly every player was thrown into a new role and each had highlights:</p><p>1) Melendez giving Hutcherson a spell when Hutch was struggling. And hitting a buzzer beater to end the first half.</p><p>2) Kofi with clutch free throws, and another assist.</p><p>3) Hawkins responding to getting benched in first half, and playing more under control in second, and coming up with a big block late.</p><p>4) Plummer with some clutch free throws and obviously the big first half as a starter. I thought he had better defensive energy than the first few games.</p><p>5) Damonte taking care of the ball, big offensive rebound late. 8 assists and 0 turnovers.</p><p>6) Goode hitting a big 3 with the assist from Kofi. He also brought good energy and a great close out to block a late 3 and seal the game.</p><p>7) Hutcherson settling down in the second half and scoring a nifty, driving left hand layup.</p><p>8) Bosmans-Verdonk with 6 assists against only one turnover. </p><p></p><p>Were they sloppy at times and mistake prone? Yes, they were. Do our guards struggle to keep opposing guards out of the paint? Yes, they do. But they won, and many contributed to the win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TarheelIllini, post: 1679714, member: 747749"] Well, I actually enjoyed this game. Nearly every player was thrown into a new role and each had highlights: 1) Melendez giving Hutcherson a spell when Hutch was struggling. And hitting a buzzer beater to end the first half. 2) Kofi with clutch free throws, and another assist. 3) Hawkins responding to getting benched in first half, and playing more under control in second, and coming up with a big block late. 4) Plummer with some clutch free throws and obviously the big first half as a starter. I thought he had better defensive energy than the first few games. 5) Damonte taking care of the ball, big offensive rebound late. 8 assists and 0 turnovers. 6) Goode hitting a big 3 with the assist from Kofi. He also brought good energy and a great close out to block a late 3 and seal the game. 7) Hutcherson settling down in the second half and scoring a nifty, driving left hand layup. 8) Bosmans-Verdonk with 6 assists against only one turnover. Were they sloppy at times and mistake prone? Yes, they were. Do our guards struggle to keep opposing guards out of the paint? Yes, they do. But they won, and many contributed to the win. [/QUOTE]
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