Pelton enters the training-camp controversy. The first couple weeks in the W used to be the sloppiest, and everyone blames all the absences from training camp caused (mostly) by overseas play.

This season, though, the numbers say otherwise: "players have actually gotten slightly sloppier with the basketball [that is, turned it over more] as the season has gone on....

"While everyone certainly agrees that getting players in camp on time would be preferable, I'm not sure it would ultimately make a noticeable difference in the play on the floor."