AJ has basically only been able to score (till last night) so I understand the benching. He hasn’t been playing D, rebounding, passing well, etc. I mean the only players giving energy all yr have been Festus and Taylor.

One can only hope that taking a step back can help this team play. Maybe it can give Stallings some perspective about what’s going on. Also can give the players a chance to chill out and not put so much pressure on themselves.

Disappointing way to end the first part of the season, but there’s still plenty of time left, and heck we are still 6-3. But perhaps some players were buying just a little too much into the hype and not buying into what was really important: doing what they’re coached to do.