Getting Defensive

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Why do Randy Bennett’s clubs excel defensively? Are they more athletic? Probably not…Are they more intelligent? Possibly…Defense is an individual and collective mindset. You need buy in from your players that this is our “golden ticket” to the NCAA tournament. So, how do SCU and SMC compare over the last 2.5 seasons??

Opponents held to under 60 pts:

SMC…34 games
SCU…11 games

Opponents scoring 80 or more:

SMC…ZERO
SCU…26 games

It is why they will continue to beat us 9 times out of 10, and we will be watching them with envy every March on CBS or TNT, while we’re hoping for a NIT bid…again or just sitting on our duff at home. Numbers don’t lie. They are what they are!!

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I am going to keep track tonight of how many layups and open 3’s the beavers take

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We have also been fouling the three point shooter in the act of shooting. Guys leaving their feet in an attempt to block the shot. It seems were good for at least 1-2 per game.

This team can score, and we’re a decent rebounding team. We don’t create many turnovers and allow too many easy baskets as you alluded too. Defense is our “Achilles Heel”.