And I do think that Les changes his offense in subtle ways to suit the talent. For instance, this year we ran almost entirely weaves and picks that lead to drives. Last year, with Money and Gonzo, you saw a lot more down picks to set up open threes. Yeah, still perimeter oriented, but different based on the skills. And when Chima was here, you saw a lot more post ups. I think, given a summer to work out, we'll see a little more diversity (I'm thinking more Anigwe, and I bet we see more of Murphy's skill set). Don't get me wrong, it's still Manjon's team (and defense will be paramount), and Pepper will be the #2 offensive option, I just think that we'll be better able to deal with those times when the drive is cut down.

I don't mind losing, and UCSB certainly has high level talent and deserved to win, but I just wish we could have played to our max. Not saying it would have made a difference in the outcome, but it would have been more enjoyable to watch. I guess my biggest concern is that this is basically the team we are going to have next year (and probably the year after that). Sure, some pieces may shift, maybe some underclassmen make some leaps (like Ba did this year...we clearly missed his outside shooting down the stretch), and we have a 6'6" wing freshman coming in next year, but it just doesn't seem likely that we can breach the talent divide between us and the top teams.

On the other, more optimistic side, this team endured a lot this season, which I'm sure stunted some growth, this was the first time in the tournament for most of these players, and we still finished in the top half of the league. Give the staff a full year of working with the team, implementing different schemes on both ends, and maybe we can give it a good run next year.

Rough game. I need a drink

Let’s go Ags!

Bring on the eaters!

Boy you got that right. Very balanced scoring. Except for a let down in the end (which could have been disastrous), that was a very good second half for the Ags. Hall showed why she is so key.

Two down one to go!

It feels like we are playing much better. As you said have to make the shots

Game time. Let’s go Ag!

As always, this game will come down to defense. If we play tough team defense and keep the score in the sixties or so, we have a realistic chance. If the score starts to creep up to the mid to upper 70’s, I’m not sure we have the fire power to stick with them. Stay out of foul trouble, especially Koehler and Anigwe, and keep our turnovers to a minimum. And rebound.

And the locker room celebration.

EDIT: Tweet was removed by the user. You can see the celebration on the men's twitter account.

Here's the last shot. ESPN might have the whole game on demand.

exact same sound in my house. It’ll be a fun Friday!

He is the magician!

Wow!!!!!

Adebayo really playing good defense

I don't know if it's a coincidence, but the Ags went on a 28-8 run after the Bake backboard dunk.

Shaw will make some awful pass, followed by a nice steal and an offensive rebound. He'll really contribute once he gets a little more experience.

Wish Ba was healthy.

Great second half of the 1st half. Ags up by 32-29.

Yeah I wouldn’t have called that flagrant. Seemed like the beach player was just hustling for the ball.

Boy give the Beach all the credit in the world. SB was cruising and Beach just wouldn’t stop hustling. 81-76 SB with 2:30 left