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Noah

He had a HUGE tip out off a long rebound to retain possession during a critical juncture of the game in the 2nd half. He just needs to do little things like that while Kriisa is out. I'm not worried about Perry. His D could be better but it'll come.

It will definitely come if we can be matched up with players from teams like Ky Wesleyan, Minnesota State, Wright State, Bucknell, Lipscomb, Jackson State or Georgia State and maybe Brown. Against SEC caliber athletes I don't see it progressing much. Even Reed Sheppard who is much more athletic than Perry struggled defensively. Reed had lots of steals because he gambled a bunch but as far as staying between his man and the basket, not so much.

I'm not hating on the kid at all because he's a very good shooter, when open. He can't get his shot on his own too much like Reed did. In my opinion, if he is NEEDED to play major minutes, it could most definitely be worrisome.
 
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Brea is definitely not a defensive specialist.
Unfortunately he plays hard on that end, he’s just not got the knack for defense. I think a lot of good defenders have a little edge to them that Brea doesn’t have. Brea will hustle around a screen, get in good position, stay with his man (sometimes), contest the shot with his long arms, and the guy just scores a tough bucket over him. You could say Brea is unlucky on defense but it happens often enough I think there’s just a missing last 5% that he hasn’t figured out and it might cost him a chance at the NBA.
 
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So Noah, Chandler, and Perry are the only 3 players living in the players lodge, apartment, or whatever it’s called. Is that common at other schools? I thought all the players lived in the same building.
 
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Yes exactly
I noticed he was more out there as a fifth body than running the show.
He did just fine for what was needed
He did okay…. Seemed a little under-sized, a turnover that i can remember, and gave up a layup… etc., but overall is was able to give Butler a rest….

No problems with me when he doesnt shoot, as it seems to be poor (shooting avg) on the year— but my guess is he’s “jacked” when he gets in and will learn to get his emotions/energy under control.
 
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