The under-refined talent on this team makes it possible to envision a five-point game going into the last media timeout. This team's psyche makes it close to impossible to see anything other than the tent-folding ceremony from multiple times already this year.
My biggest negative takeaway from this season has been the post-game players' reaction to the A&M game. You hope to see tears fought back and anger and instead you get subdued compliments for Starks' shot. We need some infectious "hate-to-lose" guys (and a true Watford-sized PF) more than any thing else right now. None of these guys hate to lose.
From an intangible standpoint, I'm looking for laser focus on defense after big shots made. We mostly feel entitled to take the next play or two off on on D after a timely, exciting shot. Other than being allowed to spray an Aderoll mist periodically over the defensive court, I'm not sure what else can totally rectify that.
At this point with CAJ, being a 2-3 loss team with the confidence of fans to discuss where (not if) we make the tournament should be even the most patient fan's expectation.
Hoping for the best on Rocky Top.
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