[Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation

[PaintTouches]

Mark got in touch with 11 different people and did over 9 hours of interviews to get the full story of what has helped make Nevada Smith the offensive coordinator he is today. It's a long, but extremely fun read.

https://painttouches.com/2024/01/04/the-architect-nevada-smith-and-a-journey-of-basketball-innovation-marquette/

[tower912]

Great article.   Answers questions about...

Why doesn't MU run more set plays?
What is going to happen when MU need a bucket?

The offense is concepts, read and react, and trust.

[The Sultan]

My question...why doesn't Marquette prioritize shooting more? The offense is getting good shots.

[tower912]

That is what it is designed to do.  Shots at the rim and open 3's.   Hopefully, Stevie and Sean turned the corner against Creighton and Kam regains his touch.

[wadesworld]

My question...why doesn't Marquette prioritize shooting more? The offense is getting good shots.

Agreed.

Kon would've been a MASSIVE get.  As would Milan who ended up at ISU.

[MUfan12]

Watching Mason Miller shoot it the other day, couldn't help but think if MU had a guy like that in this offense... man oh man.

[BCHoopster]

Watching Mason Miller shoot it the other day, couldn't help but think if MU had a guy like that in this offense... man oh man.

Other than Ben, Shaka has not signed a good shooter, mostly kids that drive to the hole, it would be nice to get one of them. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Other than Ben, Shaka has not signed a good shooter, mostly kids that drive to the hole, it would be nice to get one of them.

Jop

[The Sultan]

We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.

[MUfan12]

We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.

Yep. Once Kam gets it going again things will pick up. Saturday would be a good time for that.

[LloydsLegs]

Because defense too

[Galway Eagle]

We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.

To be fair those guys were once in a generation and are 1 & 4 on our all time list. I'd be happy with an Acker or Rowsey from outside. Right now we have Jake Thomas.

[mug644]

Great article. Makes me enjoy and have higher hopes (expectations, even) for this season, knowing that the Big 3 won't be around next year; it's clear that even Nevada himself sees Kolek as key.

I guess I/we will also have to get ready for the day that Nevada moves on. If Adrian Autry doesn't work out in Syracuse, that might be a place for Nevada.

[wadesworld]

I mean, Kolek is a pretty dang good shooter and Shaka signed him.

[The Sultan]

Great article. Makes me enjoy and have higher hopes (expectations, even) for this season, knowing that the Big 3 won't be around next year; it's clear that even Nevada himself sees Kolek as key.

I guess I/we will also have to get ready for the day that Nevada moves on. If Adrian Autry doesn't work out in Syracuse, that might be a place for Nevada.

I think he might be destined for an NBA assistant bench before being a head coach in college. He doesn't seem to recruit.

[UWW2MU]

Great article, I love learning the backstory and history of people associated with the program.  Mix in some philosophy breakdown and a few specifics, and this was the whole package.   Thanks for sharing!

[mug644]

I think he might be destined for an NBA assistant bench before being a head coach in college. He doesn't seem to recruit.

Hmm. I wonder. I took from the article that he was looking to get back to the college game while in the pros. I suppose he could prefer to be an assistant in the NBA more than a head coach in college. Or, maybe he'll stay happy as Shaka's offensive guru at MU for years to come!

[Newsdreams]

Hmm. I wonder. I took from the article that he was looking to get back to the college game while in the pros. I suppose he could prefer to be an assistant in the NBA more than a head coach in college. Or, maybe he'll stay happy as Shaka's offensive guru at MU for years to come!

G-League no continuation as players got developed and team depleted. So in a way for doing your job you get penalized.

[Daniel]

Fabulous article that really makes you appreciate who Smith is and that we have him at Marquette!  Ty for posting link

[sodakmu87]

Excellent writing and worth a donation

[Shooter McGavin]

Impressive article about a basketball savant.  Thank you! 

[mug644]

G-League no continuation as players got developed and team depleted. So in a way for doing your job you get penalized.

True, and that came out in the article. My sense was that in wanting to leave the G-league, he preferred college to the NBA. That's part of my thinking that he might prefer to stay in the college ranks rather than move to the NBA. But what do I know? I'm glad to have him at MU.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Great article. Exciting philosophy and journey. Interesting about the back and forth with Shaka.

What was not answered is how to beat a containment defense? Bully Ball will be out again tomorrow.