Through 4 games, they have forced 65 turnovers and allowed 61 made baskets. That's unheard of. They have really cranked up their defense in the NCAAs. They play D like that, they will win the National Championship.
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Through 4 games, they have forced 65 turnovers and allowed 61 made baskets. That's unheard of. They have really cranked up their defense in the NCAAs. They play D like that, they will win the National Championship.
I was really impressed with their D, especially early in the game when they took control. Really active, quick hands, quick feet. Yes, they have been getting away with some contact, but the tenacity was impressive.
I think I read 14-91 on threes and 29% overall.
Someone tweeted Cuse has held 4 tourney opponents to .72 ppp. Considering that includes one elite offense (Indiana) and one very good offense (us) that is very impressive indeed.
They had so many deflections of passes yesterday. Either it caused a direct turnover, or we still got the pass through, but it was much slower and allowed their defense to close in on the recipient making the next pass for us that much harder. That really hurt our offensive production.