I agree. I will add that the lack of length at nearly all spots is also a problem, especially when playing four guards and one big. Plus, the defensive scheme that Golding runs often puts guys in mismatch situations for defensive rebounding. Golding made the switch last year to the four guard lineup after the debacle at NMSU to help the team score, but this year, he really only added Barnes and Bynum. While they are ok players on the offensive side, they aren't going to be able to help with defensive rebounding like Hardy and Powell did last year.
Again, I point to Golding's inability to bring in one or two true 3/4 types with length to provide immediate help in this area. Looking at the roster, Golding brought in two guys in Mbengue and Wickware who are no where near able to contribute. Hamilton and Jones would really need to step up in a huge way just to give this team a chance to compete against decent teams. I'm hoping the team shows something tomorrow against a good UCSB team, but the performance against Utah Valley was very disappointing for Golding. It is one thing when a team isn't able to make shots, but the way the team gave up on defense was a very poor reflection on Golding as a coach.
