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Post by skyrider on Mar 19, 2022 12:40:06 GMT -8
After watching several of the women's NCAA tournament games, to me it is glaringly obvious that the 3 point shooting in general is becoming better and better. Several of the teams had multiple players that had high % during the year and showed excellent form and technique.
Even teams that were clearly not as talented as others they were playing had several very good 3 point shooters.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe a significant part of Coach Rueck's defense is based on maintaining a defensive position that will allow the defender to stop her opponent from getting by her on dribble penetration or moving without the ball. In other words, often the defender is back far enough from the person she is guarding so that 3 point shots are likely to be available. The overall idea being that it is better to allow those than closer shots to the basket.
The problem as I see it, is that if you allow 3 point shooters now that kind of space, you are in big trouble. Seems to me that a constant complaint this year has been how open the opponents are for 3 point shots.
Anyway, I would be interested in other viewpoints on this subject.
Thank you!
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Post by wbosh15 on Mar 19, 2022 13:36:36 GMT -8
The defense is based on taking away the most efficient shots an offense can take, the most efficient shots an offense can get are 1 - layups, 2 - free throws, and 3 three pointers.
The Beavs do a wonderful job for the most part protecting the rim and very seldom foul. The Beavs also will give up 3s to poor (30% and under shooters). The biggest issue I see is when we play teams with less size and centers who can shoot, Jelena and Taylor especially have trouble with those types of players. That said, they still take away the rim and the free throws, and will try to play the percentages with others. That’s the most you can do with a quickness and size advantage.
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Post by jm on Mar 22, 2022 1:43:56 GMT -8
In Pac-12 play this year OSU was #1 in 3 point defense. Which is typical.
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Post by greybeav on Mar 23, 2022 23:01:03 GMT -8
Not a great fit , this thread, this post, but not worth starting a new one either. Article in The Athletic labeled: "Anonymous coaches’ poll: What’s the best job in women’s basketball? The answers might surprise you" theathletic.com/3200224/2022/03/23/anonymous-coaches-poll-whats-the-best-job-in-womens-basketball-the-answer-might-surprise-you/I'll say it again... $1 / month, first 6 months for The Athletic, $35.99 / year, if you like sports, consider it. Some bits and pieces: Traditionally, a lot of people think the “best jobs” are the jobs that pay the most (at least when we’re talking about sports). But, according to women’s college basketball coaches from around the country, that’s not necessarily what makes a job the most desirable. I’ll be honest, I was a bit surprised by some results — or rather, some of the omissions. For instance, a few of the programs that have the highest-paid coaches in the country — South Carolina, UConn, LSU — didn’t make the top five. And Oregon, a program with facilities that seemingly are updated by the second via Nike, also didn’t make the cut. 1 Texas 2 Stanford 3 Duke 4 Tennessee 5 Ohio State Texas “It’s Texas! Unlimited budget.” “Resources, recruiting footprint, livability on salary, support of administration.” “Recruiting hotbed — don’t have to leave the state, facilities and they don’t mind paying.” “It comes down to support — financially, from the community, fan support. For that, Texas is always coveted.” “Talent in state, budget and resources, brand new facility, city of Austin.” Stanford “Stanford is my No. 1 for sure — true student-athlete experience, best of both worlds academically and athletically, consistent winning across all sports, location, scholarship school, easy to recruit to, facilities, etc. “Academics/alumni, great area, lots of talent, national recruiting base.” “Stanford to me is the pinnacle of the college athlete experience — best of both worlds, brand resources, national stage, fan support. Usually if you’re recruiting against Stanford and your recruit gets in, hope you have a backup lol!” “You’ve got the academic reputation and the basketball success. In some situations, the coaches make the job. Like, UConn, because Geno’s there, is a fantastic job. If he leaves, is it still going to be the same? Stanford is Stanford, if that makes sense.” |
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Post by greybeav on Mar 23, 2022 23:14:44 GMT -8
Ok, since I hijacked this thread, I'll keep going, another Athletic article titled: "Five potential hires for Georgia women’s basketball" I bring it up because....we can dream :
Potential candidates
Adia Barnes, Arizona head coach
The Bulldogs would have to consider Barnes’ $3 million buyout, but if they wanted her, Georgia could find that money. Barnes had suitors after last season’s run to the NCAA title game — hence, her larger contract and larger buyout. However, Taylor was still making more money than Barnes last season. But even with the Wildcats’ frustrating season this year with a second-round NCAA Tournament exit, she’s still an appealing hire for a lot of schools. She turned Arizona from a bottom dweller into a top-15 program, has recruited in a difficult footprint and has navigated coaching through a very deep Pac-12 conference. In that respect, pieces of the Georgia job could seem very similar (the tough conference), but the recruiting footprint of the Southeast could be a goldmine for Barnes. If she can turn Arizona into a national title contender, imagine what she could do in Athens.
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Post by sparty on Mar 24, 2022 5:49:46 GMT -8
Ok, since I hijacked this thread, I'll keep going, another Athletic article titled: "Five potential hires for Georgia women’s basketball" I bring it up because....we can dream : Potential candidates Adia Barnes, Arizona head coach The Bulldogs would have to consider Barnes’ $3 million buyout, but if they wanted her, Georgia could find that money. Barnes had suitors after last season’s run to the NCAA title game — hence, her larger contract and larger buyout. However, Taylor was still making more money than Barnes last season. But even with the Wildcats’ frustrating season this year with a second-round NCAA Tournament exit, she’s still an appealing hire for a lot of schools. She turned Arizona from a bottom dweller into a top-15 program, has recruited in a difficult footprint and has navigated coaching through a very deep Pac-12 conference. In that respect, pieces of the Georgia job could seem very similar (the tough conference), but the recruiting footprint of the Southeast could be a goldmine for Barnes. If she can turn Arizona into a national title contender, imagine what she could do in Athens. A one year national title contender? Hmmmm? |
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Post by alwaysorange on Mar 24, 2022 18:19:01 GMT -8
Whatever Ruecks defensive philosophy and tactics are New Mexico is toying with it.
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Post by spudbeaver on Mar 24, 2022 20:02:39 GMT -8
Ok, since I hijacked this thread, I'll keep going, another Athletic article titled: "Five potential hires for Georgia women’s basketball" I bring it up because....we can dream : Potential candidates Adia Barnes, Arizona head coach The Bulldogs would have to consider Barnes’ $3 million buyout, but if they wanted her, Georgia could find that money. Barnes had suitors after last season’s run to the NCAA title game — hence, her larger contract and larger buyout. However, Taylor was still making more money than Barnes last season. But even with the Wildcats’ frustrating season this year with a second-round NCAA Tournament exit, she’s still an appealing hire for a lot of schools. She turned Arizona from a bottom dweller into a top-15 program, has recruited in a difficult footprint and has navigated coaching through a very deep Pac-12 conference. In that respect, pieces of the Georgia job could seem very similar (the tough conference), but the recruiting footprint of the Southeast could be a goldmine for Barnes. If she can turn Arizona into a national title contender, imagine what she could do in Athens. What are you, on commission? |
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Post by greybeav on Mar 24, 2022 20:26:22 GMT -8
"What are you, on commission?"
Yeah, ya got me ,I'm making the effort to provide info off their page using my subscription. I could just say "hey good article on The Athletic, pay for it yourself if you want to read ANY OF IT !
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Post by spudbeaver on Mar 24, 2022 20:56:00 GMT -8
"What are you, on commission?" Yeah, ya got me ,I'm making the effort to provide info off their page using my subscription. I could just say "hey good article on The Athletic, pay for it yourself if you want to read ANY OF IT ! Just kidding, but knock yourself out. |
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