[dlb]

During yesterday's game, I came to the conclusion that this year's Duke team's primary problem was conditioning. K's new offense requires a lot of activity, as does his traditional defense. To make up for the increased activity on offense, the idea was that they'd play more zone on defense. They were not, however, able to beat better teams with their zone. Thus, they ran into a situation where they had to go full out on both sides of the floor.

By mid February, they were starting to wear out. By the middle of the second half of yesterday's game, they were completely shot.

Krzyzewski, then, is still looking for an answer. It may be as simple as telling his guys to spend their summer running about 5 miles per day. It may require abandoning the Phoenix offense. It may require playing more zone (and getting better at it).

I don't know what the ultimate answer is, and I don't think K does, either. Don't be surprised to see him announce his retirement before next season starts.

On another front, last night's late game was my first good look at UCLA. This team can beat Carolina. Love appears capable of containing Hansbrough without any help. Plus, they are an excellent defensive team - good enough to decrease the effectiveness of all of our offensive options.