I didn't make a poll for the Baylor game . . .

But I always check the box score for turnovers. This morning if find 12 turnovers (not great, but could be worse) with six steals and six blocks! Isn't there some algebraic formula that says this all equals zero?

RC

Yep, 12 Turnovers - 6 steals - 6 blocks = Zero!

Early on, Baylor's zone was tough and was really making it tough for our guys to get the ball inside either via pass or drive. I also think that zone can be tough for teams simply because they don't face it very often. The strategies for cracking it are pretty straightforward, but if you only see it a couple times a season, it's less "automatic" when it comes to executing.

I think the best way to attack the Baylor collapsing zone is from the high post with triple option. We did not do that well. That is not Perry's strength nor is it Landen's with Perry as the 4, since Perry needs the entire paint for his spinny dipsy doodle offense. Not so surprisingly, Jamari was the most effective from the high post. I sort of thought Bragg might get a lot of minutes because ultimately I think he will be the greatest high post player at KU. But his brain is not yet fully developed meaning, he has not learned the opposing players tendencies so he can anticipate. You cannot effectively defend the very quick and athletic Baylor players without effective scouting and playing to the scouting report meaning anticipating their moves. Bragg is also athletic and quick but not quick enought to respond. You have to anticipate. He is not there yet. Landen is not even close to being as quick or athletic but my guess is he studies the scouting report and knows how to play to it and knows how to respond in the screens and help defense (first 35 minutes of last game notwithstanding).

When Carlton figures out how to play his position as well as he "busts a move" on the sidelines? Whoa, Katie bar the door!!!