What offensive philosophy would you like them to have? They could have the exact same offense as Xavier and it wouldnt make a difference. Why? Because if you cant make entry passes, catch entry passes, penetrate the zone, make layups, make free throws, or make wide open 3's with any sort of consistently you are going to struggle offensively. The offense is not an X and O issue, it is a Jimmy and Joe issue. Xavier has 3 guys that will get NBA looks: Sumner, Blueitt, and Reynolds with an incredible supporting cast at all positions. UC has Troy Caupain who is playing out of position at point guard and Gary Clark who we've had to overwork for two straight years simply because our supporting cast is garbage as a collective unit. If you don't have offensive talent you aren't going to have a good offense. At least with defense you can help each other and erase mistakes. Nobody can put the ball in the basket for you. As for the recruiting philosophy I think it has changed. There is a much greater emphasis on the offensive side of the ball. Clark, Evans, Washington, Cumberland, Jenifer, Cobb, and Moore were all recruited as offensive players first with the understanding their defense might be behind the 8 ball. Mick understands his teams need to score more. He just needs more players who can score. The transition is happening and there will be some speed bumps. I havent looked at the numbers but this squad has had to have been one of Mick's best offensive teams. They are capable of getting 70 every night which many teams in the past have not been capable of. It's the only reason why I have some optimism for March. They have figured out how to defend at an elite level if they score to their potential big things could happen.
