DZ83CK
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I don't know that it has to do with going small, but if the team is switching to m-t-m primarily then it may be that Matta is interested in limiting Kam's minutes against certain guards who are good at driving to the basket, as he seemed to struggle with keeping some of the Minnesota guards from doing that in the m-t-m, just not a physical defender at all. So it could be that he might get more minutes against the teams with less physical or less aggressive drivers. The Illinois game, I just kind of throw that one out the window as Matta seemed to just stick with the group that got his team on a big run for the most part. I do think it is important to get Kam out there a stretch in each half to make sure that Shannon and D'Angelo are able to get a rest. I can see Kam isn't the strongest defender on the team but he is quick and active on defense.I think going with the small lineup is hurting Kam's minutes. Tate seems to be playing more since he is a bigger guy.
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