With so much uncertainty with basketball, last night was a nice all around effort. When the shots go in, it is amazing how much better the "game-plan" works. Averages are there for a reason, so if a team is cold shooting for a couple of games, serves to reason that the team will eventually get hot and begin to drain a lot of the shots they had missed. The effort and energy were much better against Syracuse. It was as if a fire was lit for senior night, or whatever it was, that needs to be present prior to every game. PJ and Girard were instrumental in getting it rolling early, and Ian with a huge double/double with 16 points and 16 boards. By far the most improved Clemson Tiger. His work ethic and hustle do not define his game, it simply sets it apart.
Now, it was just a game and Clemson has been up and down lately but as some have made a point, injuries and fatigue are issues. Well, last night I did not see that. This team has today, tomorrow, and Friday to get rest and prepare a solid plan to attack Wake who has fallen apart lately. It is at Wake which will make it difficult, but from what I see Clemson has ability to go in there and come out victorious.