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Three takeaways: Open practice exposes defense, communication concerns

Photo by Brian Georgeson

Sophomore Markus Howard tweaked his ankle Thursday night at the Season-Ticket holder practice. "I should be fine."

Men’s basketball had another tune-up Thursday before scrimmaging University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday. Here are three takeaways from the season ticket–holder practice at the Bradley Center:

Defense takes priority

Defense was a big point of emphasis last night, which is as expected for a team that finished last year 165th in adjusted defensive efficiency, per KenPom. With head coach Steve Wojciechowski miked up, explaining tactics to the crowd, the staff harped on defensive stance.