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What a first half that was. That's what this team can/could be when it actually plays defense consistently. They'll absolutely destroy opponents in transition once they get some stops. One of the best attributes of this team so far is just how well they clean up on the boards (particularly Embiid but also Ellis and Wiggins), so once they force a few more bad shots they'll really get rolling.
It's amazing how in control Wiggins is despite his lack of inexperience (he plays almost like a senior rather than a 4 game freshman). Tonight, during the few times he covered Benimon, Towson's best player, he was notably able to stop him (which nobody else on the team could do), emphasizing again his defensive potential as a stopper. With every game he plays, he continues to prove what a smart, efficient, and multifacted player he is. It's very impressive to see these characteristics in a prospect this early in his college career.
But Embiid in that game (and particularly the first half). Guys with his skill set, vision and size are just so rare. What a ridiculous prospect.
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