MBB: Offensive Effort Not Enough Against ODU

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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.

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

[VObserver]

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

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.

[Cajunsmike]

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.

VObserver is describing Houston Cougar type players in that post.

[zephyr]

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.

Correct

[zephyr]

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.

Who would we match up well against??

[Million$Mullet]

Who would we match up well against??

Houston

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

[zephyr]

Houston

Coughing...Laughing...Ok

[UL_Cajuns]

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.

Well you don't have to worry about Mo shooting 3's. He refuses. I wonder if he would make some of the sometimes. He has a smooth mid range jumper.

[Cajunsmike]

Mo improved his mid range jumper as season progressed. I don’t think he made 20 shots all season beyond 10 feet

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Just for S&Gs, I checked to see if anyone hit the portal yet. All good.

[zephyr]

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.

The mid range game is becoming a forgotten art but it will be important in the NCAA tournament just like it becomes much more important in the NBA playoffs