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<blockquote data-quote="YlJacket" data-source="post: 993676" data-attributes="member: 2784"><p>That started happening about mid way through the second half and IMHO was the difference in the game. We had weathered the initial foul trouble and were doing OK with their double big lineup. We were able to initiate our high screen around the top of the key and get into the paint to get things going. Then after one of the TO's Duke came back with significantly increased energy and intensity as they often did under K. They were making the effort to force Nait or Miles 4 to 5 feet beyond the arc to initiate the offense instead of close to the top of the key. And instead of going under our high screen or getting picked enough to give Nait a half step into the lane - they were making the effort to get over the top of the screen preventing any penetration to the lane. That was when we went from up to down 8 or so. </p><p></p><p>I thought it would be over at that point so I was really encouraged to see them come back and take the lead after that. That is some of the mental toughness CDS is preaching. But you have to be tough enough to get to your spots with the ball so you can run the offense near the 3 point line and not by the logo. Several (not all) of the turnovers late in the game were a return to getting pushed out to start the offense. </p><p></p><p>This is the thing I am looking for Nait to improve on as he matures - keeping defenses from being able to pressure him off his spot where he wants to go. Part of it is experience and part is a bit more muscle and bulk as I don't think he is the kind of guard who is just too quick to pressure. He is more like Sturdivant in that regard - though with more quicks than him. </p><p></p><p>Yesterday was disappointing but heartening at the same time. Coming back and retaking the lead was the highlight to me. Inability to make a play at the end kind of sucked.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YlJacket, post: 993676, member: 2784"] That started happening about mid way through the second half and IMHO was the difference in the game. We had weathered the initial foul trouble and were doing OK with their double big lineup. We were able to initiate our high screen around the top of the key and get into the paint to get things going. Then after one of the TO's Duke came back with significantly increased energy and intensity as they often did under K. They were making the effort to force Nait or Miles 4 to 5 feet beyond the arc to initiate the offense instead of close to the top of the key. And instead of going under our high screen or getting picked enough to give Nait a half step into the lane - they were making the effort to get over the top of the screen preventing any penetration to the lane. That was when we went from up to down 8 or so. I thought it would be over at that point so I was really encouraged to see them come back and take the lead after that. That is some of the mental toughness CDS is preaching. But you have to be tough enough to get to your spots with the ball so you can run the offense near the 3 point line and not by the logo. Several (not all) of the turnovers late in the game were a return to getting pushed out to start the offense. This is the thing I am looking for Nait to improve on as he matures - keeping defenses from being able to pressure him off his spot where he wants to go. Part of it is experience and part is a bit more muscle and bulk as I don't think he is the kind of guard who is just too quick to pressure. He is more like Sturdivant in that regard - though with more quicks than him. Yesterday was disappointing but heartening at the same time. Coming back and retaking the lead was the highlight to me. Inability to make a play at the end kind of sucked. [/QUOTE]
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