Please Calhoun, No Moore.

The Huskies finally put together a solid performance on all phases of the game. The defense was stout and switching on screens seemed to work well, though it could cause match up problems down the line. The offense, especially the fast break, was working on all cylinders. The guards moved the ball around, tossing it to the bigs and then out for open jumpers. They finished plays around the basket and battled on the boards, totaling 42 boards with 13 of them being offensive.

It was good to see the three ball being utilized. Teams are going to play zone until they show that they can make shots. Wiggins and Robinson had a great game from behind the arch, going a combined 3 for 7. When the three wasn’t working they took a few steps inside the soft zone and hit open jumpers. Dyson had a solid offensive effort going 9 for 17 for 23 points and a powerful slam. His most promising stat is zero turnovers. Robinson was all over the place, doing all the little things. He went 6 for 10, 15 points, 2 for 2 from the stripe, 3 offensive boards, 2 blocks and a steal. It’s amazing at where he is now and where he was at this point last year. Price also had a great game managing the team and ended with 9 assists to 2 turnovers, though he needs to get to the line.

The big men opposed their will. Adrien put together a performance we are used to seeing. His 14 boards and 12 points gave him a double-double he has been lacking and he finished strong when going to the basket. Hasheem rebounded well, finished plays with dunks and blocked 4 shots. Gavin quietly had a good game, going 2 for 2, but only had 1 rebound.

With Austrie out Beverly filled the role of back up point guard and did a solid job. He didn’t force the issue and took a few shots and took down 3 boards but his 2 assists to 2 turnovers isn’t point guard like. He’s a shifty player and will do nicely in Calhoun’s system.

The team is settling into their respective roles and are getting primed for Big East action. They have a couple of sub par teams left and then its time for the Huskies to step up and knock off a legitimate team. Until then its just more of the same.