MBB: Offensive Effort Not Enough Against ODU

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Originally Posted by zephyr

Every team would love big physical guards.

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If every team didn't look for 3 point shooters to play guard, they could get all the long, athletic physical guards they need. If your players aren't shooting 40% or better from three point range, they shouldn't take any contested 3's. Recruit slashing scorers who are high motor relentless defenders and play old school Bob Knight basketball.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

If every team didn't look for 3 point shooters to play guard, they could get all the long, athletic physical guards they need. If your players aren't shooting 40% or better from three point range, they shouldn't take any contested 3's. Recruit slashing scorers who are high motor relentless defenders and play old school Bob Knight basketball.

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40% 3 point shooters are rare. Out of the 3,600 plus D-1 players, there are 50.

https://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketbal...individual/143

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

40% 3 point shooters are rare. Out of the 3,600 plus D-1 players, there are 50.

https://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketbal...individual/143

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Statistical evidence shows that shooting 3's at less than 38% results in lower scoring totals than shooting 2's at 50%. I am not suggesting completely eliminating the 3 ball from the game; just being much more selective with which 3's are attempted, and running offensive sets and plays that are not specifically designed to shoot 3's.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

If every team didn't look for 3 point shooters to play guard, they could get all the long, athletic physical guards they need. If your players aren't shooting 40% or better from three point range, they shouldn't take any contested 3's. Recruit slashing scorers who are high motor relentless defenders and play old school Bob Knight basketball.

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VObserver is describing Houston Cougar type players in that post.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

Statistical evidence shows that shooting 3's at less than 38% results in lower scoring totals than shooting 2's at 50%. I am not suggesting completely eliminating the 3 ball from the game; just being much more selective with which 3's are attempted, and running offensive sets and plays that are not specifically designed to shoot 3's.

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Originally Posted by Million$Mullet

I mentioned in another thread that we didn’t match up very well with them and their size advantage physically wore us down. Their guards are big and strong and their big plays like a man.

That is something I’d like to see with the new coach. Big, physical and strong guards. And obviously the inside game needs a boost. We were physically outmatched in every game we played this year minus the UT Dallas game. And even then we weren’t dominant. I look forward to having a physically imposing team soon.

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Who would we match up well against??

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Originally Posted by zephyr

Who would we match up well against??

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Houston

FWIW, ODU on a 3 game run so far in SBC tournament. 3 to go.

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Originally Posted by Million$Mullet

Houston

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Coughing...Laughing...Ok