Dr. E.C. Fulcher, Jr.

If the Hoos are going to be competitive in the ACC, they are going to have to play better basketball, both offensively and defensively, because the heart of the competition awaits them for the next two months.

With that being said, the Cavaliers finished the first half of their season 10-3, having lost to Wisconsin, Memphis, and Notre Dame.

Statistically, Reese Beekman continues to be the anchor of the team averaging 13.1 ppg. He is followed by Isaac McNeely with 10.8 ppg. This should be an area of concern for Bennett going into the second half of the season because, at this point, the other members of the team are not contributing enough for them to be successful against ACC teams.

Collectively, they are averaging 65.8 ppg while surrendering 56.2 ppg. One area that requires improvement is at the free throw line where they are only converting 65% of their attempts.

Let’s hope Bennett can better prepare his team for conference play.

Go Hoos!!

Jerry Corsaletti