Playing a rivalry game in a band box, the young Cats played with a high basketball IQ and tremendous poise. IQ and valuing possessions is a strength that we haven't experienced enough of over the years. Brunson is as advertised and Bridges is giving this team a ton and playing nearly starter minutes. Booth is an assassin with a complete night and career high from Jenkins. Hart just keeps raising his game as the best player on the floor. We have quality seniors and they will have the say in how far we go. Nice stretch by the Chief in the second half but needs to ring the bell from the start - good to see he recovered and played more at ease down the stretch. Love Arch and all he brings but need to see the end of the 2 for 1 end of half/game possession approach. Its a good idea if getting good shots but he forces a bad 3 at the 40 second mark. Trying to bury it but that end of first half heave was reminiscent of the March night in Pittsburgh that led to the opponent run and Wildcat shock. Get a good shot or just play out the possession and we enter end of games situations in a stronger position.
Safe travels to the Islands and take down the Sooners!!
Safe travels to the Islands and take down the Sooners!!
