I saw a lot of the same strengths as last year (defensive intensity , asserting our will on people , excellent excellent floor spacing with plenty of sharp shooters , a real competent big man , good guard play) As well as some of our same weaknesses ( over reliance on 3 ball , some inability to stay in front of opponents , some front line depth questions) So ill focus on what i saw different
1) Booth is a difference maker. He definetely is our best breakdown guard off dribble , without question. He is also our most athletic and explosive player.
2) Hart continuing and actually increasing his dribble penetration is key. A real weakness last year was absence of a breakdown guard , hopefully josh and Phil fix that
3) DO's footwork is much better , announcer claimed Akeem the dream like (im not willing to go there) but Danny boys moves were polished. In some instances I wish he'd just go up hard and dunk , but footwork better
4) Bridges provides length and athleticism. Jay singeled ut his lengthas a big factor tonight.
5) Brunson is a true pg , with ability to score and get to rack. He looks for open man 1st but he can shoot from outside , albeit not tonight and he can get to rim.
Lets see if tese differences make up our same shortcomings
1) Booth is a difference maker. He definetely is our best breakdown guard off dribble , without question. He is also our most athletic and explosive player.
2) Hart continuing and actually increasing his dribble penetration is key. A real weakness last year was absence of a breakdown guard , hopefully josh and Phil fix that
3) DO's footwork is much better , announcer claimed Akeem the dream like (im not willing to go there) but Danny boys moves were polished. In some instances I wish he'd just go up hard and dunk , but footwork better
4) Bridges provides length and athleticism. Jay singeled ut his lengthas a big factor tonight.
5) Brunson is a true pg , with ability to score and get to rack. He looks for open man 1st but he can shoot from outside , albeit not tonight and he can get to rim.
Lets see if tese differences make up our same shortcomings
