re: Will Wade's First Game Thoughts

What a cool arena, great atmosphere. Little concerning giving up 84 to Tulane but no fear WW has had only two weeks to get his defense in. Definitely more energy for the team, Sampson has to step up and want to be the man, he seemed to be lost. Mayes and Duop definitely our best players last night. Won the board battle and blocked a few shots. Sims played well also, very impressed by the transition these kids bodies looked last night, they have grown up for sure. Waters, Onwuasor were disappointing and may have been pressing alittle bit. Brandon Rachal tons of upside and athletic.
Definitely missed Epps, missed a lot of point blank shots at the goal on offensive rebounds which was also nice to see. Tulane will probably not get that type of crowd all year and they played like it was there super bowl. In there defense they do have a couple of really good players. All in All we have a lot to look forward to and it was nice to see lots of coaching going on the entire game. We will take our lumps this year win and lose some we shouldn't, but still should win 15 games. Heiar, Armstrong definitely have WW's ear which was also nice to see the Head Coach discussing things with his assistants.