Detroit Mercy

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah, that 60 point win was soooooooo last week.  That too small sample size that has Torvik putting MU #1 is nowhere near as relevant as the small sample size saying MU can't shoot.  Now is the perfect time to panic.

Not panic, but not ignore either.  It's a legit issue given the recent history of the team.

[Its DJOver]

Just look at who's shooting.

Phillips leads in attempts, and shot 37% last year. Probably due to drop at least a little based on usage, but he won't shoot 16% all year.

Alex is second. I'm fine with him firing away now, but he won't average 16 mpg and 28% usage once we get into conference play. Easier to convince players to dial it back (Kam/Jop) than get players that won't shoot to shoot (Tre).

Adrien is third in attempts, also shot 37% last year. Not worried that he'll come around.

Nigel is the only other player averaging at least 3 attempts per game, and he shot 34% last year.  His usage is way down so far, probably by design. Biggest stat regarding him is that his TO% has dropped dramatically while (almost) maintaining his assist% from last year.

Not worried at all yet, but worth keeping a eye on.

[willie warrior]

Way to early to comment on the 3 pt shooting imo.

Unleash Ian for the 3.

[Badgerhater]

The missed 3s are about giving the other team a tiny sense of accomplishment while getting utterly destroyed.

#compassion

[Newsdreams]

I think shooting is a legit concern with this team.  Lack of it will lower the ceiling quite a bit.  If they can get to 30% plus, changes things for them.  3-point defense is often luck based, 3-point offense isn't.

Like ex Collins I'm always concerned, bless her heart.

[BM1090]

I think shooting is a legit concern with this team.  Lack of it will lower the ceiling quite a bit.  If they can get to 30% plus, changes things for them.  3-point defense is often luck based, 3-point offense isn't.

If we count the exhibitions, we have a four game sample. Three games we've been over 30%. One game we were at 19%.

Not panicking yet.

[MU82]

If we count the exhibitions, we have a four game sample. Three games we've been over 30%. One game we were at 19%.

Not panicking yet.

This. I knew we weren't gonna shoot like we did in the exhibitions over a several-game stretch - no team does. But I also don't think we're a 19% 3P team.

Agree with Unk and others that even "only OK" shooting can make us a darn good team.

[wadesworld]

30% is a very low bar.

[MuMark]

Detroit Mercy might be as bad as we thought........Xavier up 25-9.

[DoctorV]

I think shooting is a legit concern with this team.  Lack of it will lower the ceiling quite a bit.  If they can get to 30% plus, changes things for them.  3-point defense is often luck based, 3-point offense isn't.

We will never be able to shoot like Bucky.

[MU82]

We will never be able to shoot like Bucky.

Are you Viper's brother-in-law?

[muwarrior69]

This. I knew we weren't gonna shoot like we did in the exhibitions over a several-game stretch - no team does. But I also don't think we're a 19% 3P team.

Agree with Unk and others that even "only OK" shooting can make us a darn good team.

I guess we'll find out tonight if we're a darn good team. Sure do hope so. UCONN only beat them by 12 on a neutral court. It will be interesting to see how our guys respond in an early game that just may set the tone for the coming season. A road win would be wonderful.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Including exhibitions, Marquette is shooting 39.2% on 3FGA through 4 games.

It's a team of streaky shooters.  Hot shooting nights will make MU hard to beat.  On other nights, MU will need to rely on getting points in the paint, defense, and rebounding (yes, rebounding!!!) to get wins.

[tower912]

Xavier 100- UDM 55

[BrewCity83]

30% is a very low bar.

Shaka said last week that they need to get up to 35%.  So, the bar still isn't that high, but seems doable.

[Newsdreams]

Shaka said last week that they need to get up to 35%.  So, the bar still isn't that high, but seems doable.

35% from 3 is considered good, basically 52.5% FG

[BM1090]

If we hit 35% for the season we're going to be really good.