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- Thread starter gary-7
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I agree, I think my scenario is more likely. We probably haven't shot 40% from downtown more than 2-3 times all year. So many close games are determined at the FT line, especially in the NCAAT where the pressure is amped up.
Agreed gary-7, I'd even go with:
rebounding both ends, limit 2d chances
35% from the arc
put it in the paint and finish strong inside
Ditto against Notre Dame.
This is the worst 3-pt shooting team in the Roy era.
Fortunately, it's one of the best 2-pt shooting teams (behind only 2005 and 2007).
Of the six losses we have, looks like a couple were mostly due to poor defensive rebounding, a couple to poor FT shooting, and a couple due to our inability to make treys. So those are definitely keys to our success.
I would also add hustle plays, just beating the opposing team to loose balls. Extra possessions are critical in close games. Seems like the opposing team scores 2/3's of the time when they get second chance opportunities, probably because your defense is often not set. So limiting second chances by limiting offensive boards and beating them to loose balls, is very key.
I would also add hustle plays, just beating the opposing team to loose balls. Extra possessions are critical in close games. Seems like the opposing team scores 2/3's of the time when they get second chance opportunities, probably because your defense is often not set. So limiting second chances by limiting offensive boards and beating them to loose balls, is very key.
Absolutely no reason we shouldn't. Good shooters will eventually start making shots. We have good shooters.
UVa is the most efficient offense in the country, not sexy but it works for Tony & Co.
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