[Black Bear Cuz]

Clay was impressive. I agree with Granny about Smith. He's the best in the region, in my opinion.
Patriot was right about rebounding. That was the biggest difference. Clay got too many second chances.
I don't get the math on having a Big 3 and being without three starters though. I thought House was the only starter out.

Smith may very well be the best in the region, I haven't seen the other top players yet, but he had a lot of help tonight as well from the supporting cast. Rebounding was clearly part of the production in the paint that I was referring to, that along with the inability to finish or draw fouls with the ball in the paint were the big differences in the game I thought. Some inprovement in the paint area in general could go a long way in helping the Bears become a legitimate threat come regional tourney time.