Don't look now, but this is a pretty good defensive team (KenPom data)

[bigbluelou]

I know it's very early and we don't have a large sample size, but this team is and will be excellent defensively. In the past few years, we've been very strong inside, with lots of shot blocking and shot altering. This year, it's going to be outside-oriented. Coupled with the fact that we still have guys like Lee and Poy who can block shots, that's going to help.

Now, about that defensive rebounding...

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[Smashcat]

It is early but the fact we are at the top with a lot of young players and a Poythress who is not 100 percent yet is quite nice.

 

[CatPhight]

Only two schools on that entire list have a weaker out of conference schedule than Little Brothel.