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jay santos · 01-08-2007, 04:56 PM

This team was really starting to come together.

The SDSU game was another step in the right direction after the Cougs looked great at times during Oral Roberts and Seton Hall games.

Plaisted still hasn't completely found his game, but he and Keena are developing into a strong, consistent inside game.

Lee is providing perimeter scoring and big time D and rebounding from the wing.

Balderson is a big problem, but Cummard's emergence and solid point play with Rose off bench has made up for it.

Rose's presence opens things up a little.

Ainge/Broadus have been producing well, so well that Rose has gone back to putting them both in at the same time again at times. This team is best with Broadus manning the point and playing confidently on O but in control.

Now we're going to have to adjust to post-Broadus 2007. This won't be easy.

Ainge has been getting majority of minutes, so he's prepared and in a position to do it, but he's going to have to step up big time.

I expect a slight drop-off especially for a few weeks until the team readjusts, but it won't be impossible.

I'm not impressed with the MWC as much after seeing the first week's results.

I expect us to finish 2nd/3rd and be improving heading into conf tournament to have a real shot to win it and grab the NCAA tourney berth.

01-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	BB outlook post Broadus This team was really starting to come together. The SDSU game was another step in the right direction after the Cougs looked great at times during Oral Roberts and Seton Hall games. Plaisted still hasn't completely found his game, but he and Keena are developing into a strong, consistent inside game. Lee is providing perimeter scoring and big time D and rebounding from the wing. Balderson is a big problem, but Cummard's emergence and solid point play with Rose off bench has made up for it. Rose's presence opens things up a little. Ainge/Broadus have been producing well, so well that Rose has gone back to putting them both in at the same time again at times. This team is best with Broadus manning the point and playing confidently on O but in control. Now we're going to have to adjust to post-Broadus 2007. This won't be easy. Ainge has been getting majority of minutes, so he's prepared and in a position to do it, but he's going to have to step up big time. I expect a slight drop-off especially for a few weeks until the team readjusts, but it won't be impossible. I'm not impressed with the MWC as much after seeing the first week's results. I expect us to finish 2nd/3rd and be improving heading into conf tournament to have a real shot to win it and grab the NCAA tourney berth.