In an article by Pomeroy (link (http://www.basketballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=275)), he digs into whether or not free throws matter. In the midst of the article, there are some props for Wagner.
"If you're still unconvinced, consider the plight of the Wagner Seahawks. They put together a record in close games that we may not see matched for a long time. In one-possession games they were 9-1, and 12-1 if we expand our definition to include four-point games. That's amazing considering they were just 11-7 in all other games."
I always did think that Deane did a great job coaching, and his record in close games this year is a good indicator. Of course, Pomeroy also says:
"Wagner might win a free throw contest against Memphis, but not many other teams. The Seahawks shot 59.9% on the season, fourth-worst in Division I."
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Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 28, 2008, 10:09:24 AM
<insert obligatory comments about Crean and close games here>
I think that reference about covers it.
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on March 28, 2008, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Henry Sugar on March 28, 2008, 10:09:24 AM
<insert obligatory comments about Crean and close games here>
I think that reference about covers it.
You mean like the Kentucky game a week ago when Wesley Matthews hit 8 straight FTs to win it?