Came across a good article this morning on why Tennessee’s mens’ team, after taking an average of more than 22 three-pointers in its first 15 games of the season,is only averaging 11 in its last four games.
This article asks, "Why didn't Coach Pearl pull the plug on the 3-ball a few weeks earlier, instead of letting the Vols continue firing away and failing?"
"They had to learn for themselves," Pearl said. "When we shoot too many 3 balls – not making the percentages we were (in the past) – it leads to transitions (for the opponent)."
Long shots = long rebounds and long rebounds = fast-break opportunities.
"Not only do we not shoot the 3-ball as well [as in the past], we don't get back as well. The more you shoot it, the more you miss it, the more they (opponents) run on fast break oppotunities.
We have put a greater premium on shot selection. It's something that, if I'd done it a month ago, we would've had a revolt on our hands because the players would feel like they were handcuffed offensively. Now they feel like, 'OK, I've got to turn down the 3-shot to get a better shot because this is how we can win.'"
I am a firm beleiver that shot selection is the the number one factor in determining whether a team wins or loses.
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