In terms of natural talent, probably the least offensively talented team in the conference therefore it has to win through defense. The shooters are slumping right now so the offense looks even worse. It's cute how the internet coaches want the staff "held accountable " Exceeded expectations for the year in my book. I'm sure some will be upset if they don't make the sweet 16.
We were winning with that same team just a month ago.
Obviously teams have made some adjustments that have made some things harder and they deserve some credit for that. Conversely we have got away from some things offensively that have been completely of our own doing. My Osun points still stand. What the hell have we been doing with him the previous 5-6 games? Offensively we aren't getting into offensive sets quickly and the entire team simply passes around the perimeter. Defensively guys have collapsing and triple teaming, leading to open baskets, and Otz doesn't even call TOs to straighten this **** out. Like ever. Then there's the issue of body riding on every drive and most every trap. We have been getting called consistently for these fouls yet it appears thats how we practice defense (because everyone does it).
There simply aren't a lot of signs we are making adjustments. It's really been a problem all year but wasn't as impactful when Grill was healthier and Kalscheur was hitting his shots. Now those things aren't there and other teams are taking advantage we aren't doing things to help ourselves. The lack of adaptation is fairly evident.