Production at the 4

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#1

As well as the rest of the team is playing, it seems like better production at the 4 is the difference between where we are (8-9 seed) and being a top 4 seed/top 25 team.

Even if we didn’t have star power at the 4, if we had either:

A rebound/defense warrior who wouldn’t need to score but was relentless on the glass–ala Derek Hood lite OR

An undersized 4 that could consistently hit a 15 foot jumper from the elbow and keep the defense honest and (ala Coty Clarke/Lenzie Howell)

Either of those would have been huge additions to our team. I though we were getting each of those w Cook and Thomas respectively but seems like most nights we have had neither.

#2

They have shown flashes but neither one have been consistent. They have done better than last years 4’s . Both have made plays and shown flashes. We need them to step up today while they are on the floor.

#3

The 4 are doing a good job today. This may be the day

#4

4 Production and play is where this team is really hurting. Need to develop Adrio Bailey this off-season and get one of our incoming freshman to take on the role. Dustin Thomas needs to be a 3 on this team.

#5