No Jump Shooters

[wisblue]

MU has several problems, but one of the top issues on my list is that they have no true jump shooters.

When I watch the games, even against a weak team like Valpo, I could count several shots that the opponents make that nobody on MU could get off, much less make.

I count in this category, players who can get off a 3 point shot quickly, including off the dribble or coming around a pick, players who can drive into the lane and pull up and get off a 10-15 shot over their opponent, and players who can post up and get off a turnaround or fall away shot. Some of these shots have a much higher chance of going in than some of the heaves that MU players are forced to toss up when they drive to the basket and are challenged by a rim protector.

This lack of jump shooters makes MU extremely easy to defend. It shouldn't be any surprise that they have trouble getting off a decent shot in those end of game situations. 

[MU82]

Yes, we need more good shooters.

[Zog from Margo]

MU does not appear to have a guy who can pull up off the dribble and take a jump shot as the clock is running down. That's for sure.

[JakeBarnes]

Pull Nash's redshirt!

[wisblue]

Yes, we need more good shooters.

It's more than just good shooters. It's having different types of shooters who can present more challenges to a defense.

For example, if a player is no threat to pull up and take a jump shot, the defender can play him tight around the three point line and not be concerned if he drives to the basket where he will be met by the big man who can park under the basket without being concerned that his man can step out for a 10 foot jump shot.

One of the criticisms of MU is that they miss too many "layups". While they have missed some real bunnies.a lot of those "layups" are tightly contested shots close to the basket that are much tougher than a shot from 12 feet directly in front of the basket.

[We R Final Four]

For example, if a player is no threat to pull up and take a jump shot, the defender can play him tight around the three point line and not be concerned if he drives to the basket where he will be met by the big man who can park under the basket without being concerned that his man can step out for a 10 foot jump shot.

Izzo says hello.

[BCHoopster]

Does Shaka recruit a kid with a real mid range jumper or a kid strong enough to hit a three with a jumper?  Not that I have seen, hard to believe.  As good as Ross is, he would be unstoppable with a jumper!