Defense Powers Blue Devils Past Cal 71-56; Cam Boozer & Isaiah Evans Combine for 38

Jon Scheyer mentioned this past Monday that January, above all other months, is when you really learn about your team – it’s a lesson he took from Coach K. Coach. Scheyer also noted that this west coast, 2 game road trip was a chance for this young team to do some further bonding. It’s no secret that there have been struggles on the defensive side for this squad. Coming into Wednesday, the Blue Devils had allowed 50% or better shooting in 5 straight contests – not something sustainable for a team looking to achieve post season success. Jon Scheyer, more than anyone, knows how fortunate that his team was able to escape those 5 games without a loss. Something had to improve if the Blue Devils were going to stay atop the ACC – and it did.

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