It's becoming more apparent our 6 best players are Pavs, Simmons, Hadaway, Breath, Connors, and Kelly. If Boals isn't prioritizing their minutes over others, then yea, we're going to lose close games like this in conference play.
I don't think it's fair to take away anything from Bethune-Cookman, either. Guys were hitting some big shots when needed.
I'll continue to bang the drum that I think this is Boals most important coaching season. He needs to adapt his own style to fit the roster he's constructed.
Very curious why Elmore left and what last year's brief departure was about. He'd unquestionably be in our top 5 this year and would do a lot that we could use. He provided size, ability to guard multiple positions, strong enough shooting, and experience.
I think we all expected that Elliott could step up more than he has (so far, in an admittedly small sample). But sure would be nice to have that experience in the backcourt right now.