Another frustrating game for the Bears last night. KU does not have a huge talent gap on us for once and we can't handle it. The difference in the two teams became very clear in the final four minutes. We were down about 6 or 7 and Kansas went into a style of play that we could not contend with. They spread the floor and basically put the ball in their best player's hands. He was either going to score or get fouled and come away with points either way. On offense, we had 4 straight possessions where we came away with one shot and done. KU came away with points after each of these possessions.
This obviously isn't an experience thing. KU turned over most of it's contributing roster this season. They just play well as a team and know what each of their roles are and execute. Contrast that with our team in which the whole somehow is less than the sum of its parts. When was the last time we grinded out a win against a good team? I won't pretend to know what the root of this problem is. Could be coaching, could be a player issue. I just know that when our core group of guys was struggling 3 seasons ago, we were told that it was because they were inexperienced. Now, we are desperately looking for answers with 3 4-year starters on the court.
I'll be back later with some other stuff. I'll try not to touch basketball until the weekend.
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