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Old 12-23-2012, 12:43 PM   #756
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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho View Post
I think Jabari Brown makes a big difference for this team. His shooting ability forces teams to bring double-team help on Pressey from inside, rather than outside, leaving him room to drop off to big guys for easy finishes (like last year). This puts the pick-and-roll firmly back in the playbook for Mizzou, and puts Pressey at his best.
This point cannot be understated. 2011 is a great example of why it's so important for a guy like Pressey to have great wing shooters. Some PGs force the defenders to play tighter by shooting from the key; Pressey, on the other hand, really needs someone at the wing with a legit deep threat. With Bell and Ross, opponents could employ a soft double team and really force Pressey's hand. With Brown shifted towards the baseline, the defense must stretch, and Pressey's fluid movement can really shine. Add Bowers at the (no pun intended) elbow, and Phil can really analyze the appropriate move. He can dish to AO on the opposite block, knowing that Bowers has spread the D, who can dish to Brown for the baseline three; if Brown is well-guarded, he can either return the ball to the key, or have Bowers flash towards the basket.. it's a very versatile offense when you've got a guy like Brown out there.
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