Keys by Player

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The Brats...

• Ben the Brat: Steady, controlled attacking in one on one situations. Trust that his teammates will get him open looks from deep. Avoid guarding wings so he can focus defensive efforts down low and establish himself as PCTI's top rebounder.
• The Brat: Continued focus on doing what no one else does or thinks to do. Work elbow to elbow offensively where he can use his strong interior/mid range game, along with his smooth head fake, one dribble routine to get open lay ups. Very willing and strong screener, adding a roll could open up the entire offense. 
• Dan the Brat: Dial in defensively, distribute to scorers, and hit a few shots.
• Nature Brat: Repeat PCTI4 in Scottsdale performance. Crash the boards relentlessly and have faith his pass and cut game will be rewarded with new teammates. Anchor the perimeter defensive unit The Killer Beas (Beas, Bow, Boy), leading by example with active hands, switching and getting into passing lanes. Let his defense and rebounding open up his offense.
• T. Brat: Be real active early and let his work on the glass ingratiate himself into the game. Stay out of foul trouble and avoid going for a Bruiser fake. Be confident in knowing no one shoots well, and to not be tentative. Lead PCTI in second chance points.
• A. Brat: Repeat the ball hawking, defensive captain performance now famous from PCTI6. Utilize superior rebounding instincts and timing to get a couple second chance looks/points each game. Known for his random backbreaking offensive performances, pulling one out would be huge for The Brats so they can pour a few out Saturday in celebration.
• RainbowBrat: Pull the trigger early and often. Attack defensively and on the glass to get used to the game speed, and don't be tentative. 

The Snipeunits:

• Sabin: Will knock down his shots, but getting a couple racehorse lay ups each game will be key. At one point one of PCTI's top rebounders, he will need to be called upon to mix it up down low. Pacing himself will be key in the case this series goes deep.
• Abe: Play his usual game... Run through screens, mix up catch and shoot, post and offensive rebound game. Continue using his impeccable timing to knock down shots when the game is at a lull. 
• Actor: Continued focus on well rounded game. Utilize defensive instincts and timing to make another run at the blocking title. Crash offensive boards more frequently as his success rate is second to none. Attack on O and set up teammates. 
• Donley: His most important performance to date, he has to be prepared to anchor the interior D with two guards that love to get out and run, and an opposition that loves swarming the glass. Also will be called upon to lead his squad with second chance points/opportunities... A lot of pressure on The Host!
• Spotlight: Putting together a performance like he has in the last two will probably be the X-Factor in deciding who wins. Be the glue guy where the ball is moving through to get his shooters shots. Continue attacking offensively. The jokes have been made, but he needs to step up his rebounding performance, specifically with long rebounds.
• Stick man: Talking about PCTI pressure, no one has more this year (most of which has been applied by himself) than the Stick... The new look Bash Brothers Stick and Donley will be looked upon to control the pain, both offensively and defensively. Stick needs to have his best defensive rebounding performance, and needs to find a way to get a few easy buckets.
• Wes: Knock down open shots, don't give a shit about missing and give max effort defensively.