Saturday, January 13, 2007

UW decline proportionate to Dentmon's slide

UW's slide, and grind to the basement of the Pac-10 has been proportionate to the downfall of Justin Dentmon. Earlier this year, after UW's game against Eastern Washington, I proposed that Dentmon might be UW's best player. Since then, Dentmon has been in a free fall, turning the ball over, and being benched. UW NEEDS DENTMON ON THE FLOOR. I love Appleby's O, but his D stinks. Dentmon needs to overcome his lack of confidence, and lead this team back into Pac-10 contention.

Early on in the Bay Area against Cal, Dentmon looks good. 6 points, and an assist. Still looks like Dentmon dribbles himself into uncompromising situations along the baseline, and in the middle of the paint which causes him to make quick passes when he is not ready. Dentmon is also jumping to pass too frequently which is leading to his high turnover rate.

Cal is out rebounding UW early, 11-6, and they seem to be a bit more active. Both these teams are desperate for a win, and I think Cal can sense a weak UW team has arrived in the Arena today. Hawes is still affected by the flu virus that is limited him to 6 points on Thursday night. We are seeing Artem Wallace early today.

UW enters tonight as the 9th highest scoring team in the country at 84.3, and 6th in field goal percentage in the country. We have started the game 9-16. But they are giving up 76.3 points per game. Way up from last year. Romar has already been yelling and getting on several players today. I think soft puppy love time from Romar is over. WE NEED A WIN!

It has been snowing in downtown today for like 3 hours.

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