Ragin' Cajuns learning slow-down style for Denver clash
Leading up to Sunday's Sun Belt Conference game at Denver, UL coach Robert Lee made sure his Ragin' Cajuns spent considerable time during Friday's practice working on their half-court defense.
The Pioneers (10-12 overall, 6-5 SBC) operate a Princeton offense, a slow-it-down style that requires five players adept at dribbling, passing and shooting the basketball. Under first-year coach Joe Scott, who played and coached at Princeton, Denver keeps the ball in constant motion through passing or handoffs before capitalizing on a defensive mistake.
If a defender overplays the passing lane it opens up a backdoor cut to the basket. If a defender sags off his man it leaves an open 3-point shot.
"We're going to have to be very disciplined defensively," said Lee, whose Cajuns beat Florida International, 72-62, on Wednesday. "And on offense, we're going to have to be patient and make sure we get quality shots."
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Joshua Parrott
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