Dexs dominance kickstarted our second half run

Three of the four misses were spot up threes so Damion was 3-4 inside the arc This is Damions wheelhouse Perfect game for him.Dexter Pittman I expect continued domination whether its zone or man. The next step is passing out of double teams and dropping interior dimes to cutting players. Thats Big Man Zen.We didnt see any double team dimes from Pitt, but who cares since Iowa didnt have an answer defensively. A 7-9 performance, which should have been 8-9 had he made his dunk, is above reproach.

Dexs dominance kickstarted our second half run.JCovan Brown Continue trending up as a lead guard. An Iowa zone will be interesting as it relates to Browns maturation as a point guard because it really forces the young guard to grasp the nuances of the position. Shot selection, passing, tempo, decision making are all heightened against the zone Other than that, the magic word for JCovan is Poise. Continue to show it, and opponents are less likely to poke the bear.I love what Barnes is doing with the young man. In one of our summer previews, I posited that Brown might be better served to play alongside Balbay or Lucas so that full blown point guard responsibilities wouldnt be too much too soon. Barnes seems to agree as most of Browns minutes this game came alongside Balbay. The stat line raises an eyebrow considering JCovan was 5-5 inside the arc and 0-5 from beyond, but none of his misses were blatant forces.

The turnover number should come down as he gets more experience As a scorer I love what he brings. His ability to create for teammates comes in flashes now, but you can definitely see the lead guard in Brown.As for poise, the kid gets an A.He didnt pout or have bad body language coming off the bench and that says a bunch.Avery Bradley Take over the game for three or four possessions You have built up that credibility. The last thing you have to worry about is being seen as selfish. A deep three or two would be a nice arrow to add to your quiver.Still needs to be more aggressive but hes trending upwards on this front. His two threes looked smooth and it was good to see him fire away.

I need at least 10 shots from Bradley, because two of them will be breakaway layups. Hes too good a player to shoot it six times in 23 minutes especially when hes only getting two dimes He needs to stop deferring On defense, hes a game changer.Jordan Hamilton Let the game come to you Patience shows maturity and earns you more minutes. Show more energy and effort on defense.He was much more patient and the results were terrific. When he lets the game come to him, it comes to him in a big way His stat line is nuts for just 20 minutes 5-9, for 16 points, and five dimes.