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Well if we are looking for the positive it’s good to see the starting five changed

Dinkins
Barre
Necas
Corbett
Crawford

So far, so good.
Any update on Jake?
 

I am pleased.
 

Way to go. Maybe got a little momentum going.

All it takes is one. I’d be worried if I was a UC Irvine or Rhode Island coming into the coop. If we lose both, I’ll eat my words, but I think the Druquesne train just got some diesel baby

I listened to the game. I liked the starting lineup change. Corbett missed early but made up for it later in the game. If he can find his shot it will help.  I’m eager to hear if and when Jake is coming back.  Sounds like he is dealing with planter issues. He is really needed as his basketball IQ, defense, shooting, passing and play making give the dukes something they desperately need.

Styles, I agree.  It appears he finally pulled the plug with Edwards.  His "past" was amazing and I think Coach Dru kept giving him time to get that back.  It didn't happen.  Maybe later in the season it will come back.  Sadly, this stuff happens to athletes.  Though Drambot often had a starting 7 or 8, it doesn't mean Dru does or that he has that same luxury.  I also think Necas has a huge upside that only more playing time will give him.  There will be times when Rozier gets hot and will play more.  Along with Jake, he does have a high IQ.
     Still not sold on Barre - I think Dixon has more athletic options but he hasn't been consistent.  Dinkins of course and Corbett and Crawford need to learn how to play among the five.  At the last home game at the Coop, Necas was trying to help Edwards as he was very down and upset.  Probably a combination of not playing much and not doing well when he is in there.  He wouldn't be used to this.  Interested to see how he handles this change going forward.  Dru is also learning that the head coach at times, is the "BAD" guy.  He will be the one to keep players out as Dambrot had to.  He was the assistant.  Everyone loves the back-up quarterback!
Start these next game also and let them get used to each other.  Time will tell on what we will or won't see as far as improvement.

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Thanks CLK. I guess Mackall was at the game. Impressive👍Did not listen to the game but the box score can shed some light on the players performance and Dru Joyce manipulation of his players. Edwards at this point is the 2024 version of Savrosov. Rozier FG 0-7. 27 minutes but he did have 6 ast. Cut playing time to 15-20 minutes. Necas & Hronsky need more minutes.Necas 4-6 FG & 4 rebounds. Hronsky 3-5 FG 2 rebounds. Dixon struggles on offense as well as Chabi but 6 & 4 rebounds as well as rim protectors very good. Corbett 36 minutes should be reduced. He is not that strong to maintain those minutes. Good news reading Mackalls story is Coach Dru apparently showed some passion in the coaching box. He has to learn the head coach trade before A10 conference play or this will be a long year. Again unlike Mackall I was not at the arena.