We all know now that the USC Men’s basketball team lost to UT over the weekend by the score of 82-79. The Gamecocks now stand at 12-4; 1-2 in SEC play. As the team begins to prepare for their 4th SEC game I desire to see 3 areas improve moving forward —
1. Interior Play— Carolina has given up 96 points in the paint during the last two SEC. Our boys down low have to step up and get down to basics. Box out, keep man in front and be tough.
2. Playing as a unit— The type of style USC plays is up-tempo with costs and rewards. It can create TOs and easy baskets but also the pressure USC places on the ball,when broken, can lead to easy buckets for the opposing team. SC needs to play as a unit. The next game will be another test but if played as a solid unit then great things can occur. Communicate on the court and play with your instincts.
3. D — Carolina got back in the hunt vs LSU and UT by locking down on Defense. This should go along with the up-tempo style of play.
I have to say I really like the direction Horn has the boys going. I hope the USC Football team watched or read about the game and how the basketball team did not give up. Do you hear this…they did not give up. They battled, they fought and yeah they came up short but they showed more heart in the second half of the UT loss than the USC football team did the last 3 games of the season. I hope the entire USC athletic program can learn from the USC men’s basketball team as they are a great demonstration of heart and leadership. I much rather watch (and pay gamecock club dues) to watch (and support) USC teams that give it 110%.
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