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We really don’t stop much - 2s or 3s. Our defense is AWOL. We have very little of it after 3 plus years.
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
Someone with a KP subscription could probably tell you more but I think we have been decent at defending the three. Check out our 3P defense in each game compared to the opponents season average:MSM: 25% on 25 attempts vs. 29.3% on 31.4 attempts per gamePUR: 33.3% on 12 attempts vs. 44% on 23.7 attempts per gameVCU: 38.5% on 26 attempts vs. 38.3% on 23.5 attempts per gameWSU: 31.6% on 19 attempts vs. 36% on 20.4 attempts per gameLSU: 31.8% on 22 attempts 37.5% on 20.8 attempts per gameEIU: 31.6% on 19 attempts vs. 38% on 21.6 attempts per gameSo we held opponents to a lower 3P% in every game except for one....which they exceeded their average by .02 %. We also held 4/6 opponents to less attempts from outside than they typically average.Too small of a sample size to be definitive, but it tells me that our three point defense is better this season, which is key in today's game that values outside shooting. Theoretically this could work with our offense. You score two, we'll score three. But the 2 point defense is embarrassing. That has to be fixed if we ever hope to be a ranked team again.
MU is #101 in defending the three. Mediocre. Honestly, this was stated a point of emphasis of the coaching staff who stresses accountability. Four years in, and there are glaring issues with this scheme. No excuses about it.
They are small and by and large slow footed on the perimeter and don't have a true rim protecting post player who can't stay out of foul trouble. The quicker perimeter defenders aren't great offensive players and/or are still lacking in strength. The outcome is predictable.
So, MU doesn't have the players to fit the scheme.
Comparing our current rankings to the season total last year is probably a bit misleading. Our OOC schedule is better than usual this year, but it still doesn't compare to the Big East level of competition. And this is probably true for other schools around the country as well. That stats we're seeing in November are probably not all that indicative of what we'll see all year long. Looking at the fact that we're one of the worst teams at defending the 2 is a big point of concern, though. If we're allowing 60% of 2 pt shots to fall, we're going to get slaughtered against high level players with solid coaching in conference. Wojo and crew really, really need to buckle down on defensive game planning. Last night was embarrassing.
I need to check but I'm pretty sure we're defending the pick and roll well this season, at least compared to last season. I think where we've struggled is on isos, putbacks and post ups. I'll check synergy later
Bring in a veteran assistant TODAY. Start over with a new scheme on defense. https://jmusports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=559&path=mbballOoh, it even has his phone number. Let's give him a jingle.
In year four. This is a problem. Adjust the scheme. Coaches need to adapt to the talent on-hand, no? I mean, that's what coaching is about.
Look at the company we're in! Tennessee St. Coppin State, Mother Mary or the poor. What a disgrace. This is year 4 and the squad still can't play a lick of defense. Teams go into games with Marquette knowing they'll be able to score at will, especially in the paint. There's no excuse for that, especially in year 4 of your tenure. The "rebuilding" excuse is OVA...Come on, Wojo. What the hell is going on......