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DefendYoungstown:
I know this is late given that we're already halfway through the season but the team-by-team analysis in the piece below is exceptional. A good reference for team insight regarding upcoming conference games:

Horizon League 2019-2020 Preview (Three Man Weave)
https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/horizon-league-2019-20-preview

IAA Fan:
You know I have been wondering why the change in style (to more of a traditional Horizon team) tough, with defense. I don't think that Calhoun's initial desire for more of an up-tempo/full-court game would turn out that well'; as I am not certain we can recruit the players for it. Those players (in DI) are going to bigger schools and finding at least 11-guys will be difficult.

ytownchief22:
Like I said earlier in the year, this team will keep getting better as the year goes on. Things are coming along nicely.

mudclods:

--- Quote from: IAA Fan on December 31, 2019, 03:08:06 PM ---You know I have been wondering why the change in style (to more of a traditional Horizon team) tough, with defense. I don't think that Calhoun's initial desire for more of an up-tempo/full-court game would turn out that well'; as I am not certain we can recruit the players for it. Those players (in DI) are going to bigger schools and finding at least 11-guys will be difficult.

--- End quote ---

Yeah I think the full court game went out the window mid-season last year.  I had said earlier last year Coach was going to have adjust.  Just didn't have the players for that and it was definitely hindering us especially in year one.  I do think sprinkling it in at times has been beneficial as this year it's either gotten some steals here & there and has slowed down the opponents offense. 

The change to really focus on defensive and how well we've improved in that aspect is really impressive.  It's won YSU several games this year that they would have lost last year even when they haven't shot well.  I think overall the shooting has definitely improved since earlier in the year; especially the FG & FT%.  The 3-PT % still isn't where it needs to be.  If we could start knocking down more 3's, could be a tough team to beat.  Devin Morgan has been real disappointing this year.  I thought he was excellent in the WVU game, but most games he just doesn't look like he's engaged or something.

Double ET:
Team profile article from Tribune/Vindy

https://www.tribtoday.com/sports/ysu-sports/2020/01/players-see-different-things-away-from-home/

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