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Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

We want to win that battle.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

This, in many respects, could be our biggest test here, not just from our big guys, but also, as you mentioned, going up against the best shot blockers in the country are guys that like to go to the hole,

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

Caleb Foster, Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, when they like to go to the lane, they're going to meet these shot blockers.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

And we have to figure out how to run through them, maybe get them into foul trouble if we have to.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

But this is going to be a big, big test.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

And if we're able to control the paint, I think it's going to go a long way towards winning this game.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

And finally...

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

I think this is a game where โ€“ and John Shires talked about it.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

He's always said that while the personnel may not allow for it, he does want this team to go faster on offense.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

He wants to get out in transition.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

We talked about the locker room video from the other day against Michigan where they were saying, hey, Caden, we're looking for you, but you've got to make yourself available.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

And then when you get the ball, go.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

Dominic Sarr telling guys, get the ball up faster because โ€“

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

In transition, you have Cameron Brewster going up against the guard, and that's a mismatch we want.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

This is a chance because UVA is not as good when you don't give them a chance to set their defense.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

And that means if you can โ€“ it doesn't have to be every possession.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

You don't have to get the ball and just go, go, go.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

You want to remain within control.

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

But if you can pick your chances to go, hey, this is a chance to not necessarily catch the napping, but if we get four guys ahead of the ball โ€“

Duke Basketball Roundup
DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

We're going to get there before their defense is set, and we're going to have these mismatches and these advantages.