I really liked what I saw from our team. we are so much more 'fluid' this year on both ends

1) We have a pt guard/scoring guard vs. Askew trying to be both

2) If only Diaz could shoot. he's physical, not a TO machine, just hopefully he acclimates to the pace for having better confidence/control of his shot. he really needs to hit just a couple more open shots a game

3) Petra. wow, maybe the biggest difference. Austin could do some things inside last year, but Petra really commands attention and can score shoot and move the ball

4) the veritable plethora of guards on D. we just have more overall team speed in stopping disrupting oppoents. add in Bender/Farrel who are a clear 3rd scoring option. Wainright could score but he was not as quick as those two and was so herky jerky

5) DMX has a ceiling, we need his growth. hopefully Acker knows what he's doing cause that grwoth sure looks and feels stunted as those two work out their 'personal issues' which I'm sure there is something Acker is trying to impart teaching wise, only on the court does not seem be getting us any practical effect. to Acker, if they have not learned, you have not taught. maybe try letting DMX play thru mistakes, or at least play thru one mistake? pretty please?!!