(PRE-GAME) @Villanova, Sat., Jan. 29, 4:30p, FOX

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I just want to see us come out with the kind of defensive energy we showed against Hall and also would love to see Champ get his stroke back. With Antoine out Nova is very thin. Our best shot is to wear them down and take advantage of any minutes they're forced to play Arcidiacono in the backcourt. Slater will likely be guarding Champ and he has a tendency to get in foul trouble; if they're forced to play Longino on Champ, he should be able to take advantage. Need to avoid over aggressiveness as Nova will kill you from the line and they'll get lots of friendly whistles. 
I'll be happy if we play with energy and as tough as we played against Hall and UCONN on the road. Let's go Johnnies!!  
 
If we want a chance to make this game played at our pace and tempo we are gonna have to find a way to make shots early. If we can set up the press and throw the first punch we might have a shot. 
 
snow emergency in Philly until 4PM--already 7" of snow with another 2" expected.  Does it impact crowd size?  Only students on campus?
 
Amen on Coburn. Is he with the frenzied defense mode or not rising to the occasion on that? Smooth and confident delivery of threes.
 
If they can just hit FT’s and be decent defending the 3 I think our guys will be in the game at the end. Obviously nothing profound there but I think with Villanova you have to take away those 2 advantages to make it an even fight everywhere else.
 
QueensBall post=453588 said:
If they can just hit FT’s and be decent defending the 3 I think our guys will be in the game at the end. Obviously nothing profound there but I think with Villanova you have to take away those 2 advantages to make it an even fight everywhere else.
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Doubt they will be getting many FT opportunities as Nova is rarely called for fouls especially at home.
 
Amaseinyourface post=453581 said:
If we want a chance to make this game played at our pace and tempo we are gonna have to find a way to make shots early. If we can set up the press and throw the first punch we might have a shot. 
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Offensive efficiency is key for us, every game. The defense has to have the energy, that's a given.
 
lawmanfan post=453594 said:
Amaseinyourface post=453581 said:
If we want a chance to make this game played at our pace and tempo we are gonna have to find a way to make shots early. If we can set up the press and throw the first punch we might have a shot. 
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Offensive efficiency is key for us, every game. The defense has to have the energy, that's a given.
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I think we have a team that can win an ugly offensive game. On the road vs nova I don’t think is one.
 
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