I made this (crude) graphic to demonstrate reasons why @MSU_Basketball is struggling.
SUMMARY
-They don’t attempt 3s (3% tile in attempts & rate)
-They don’t get offensive rebounds (15%)
-They don’t get 2nd chance points (7%)
How are these related?
They are all tied to the same hole on the roster: A big who can score and rebound.
MSU has been hitting their 3s (98%tile).
They just rarely shoot them (3%tile).
3 point attempts often come after an offensive rebound - MSU doesn’t get them (15%tile).
3 point attempts often come when a big can score in the post, forcing defenses to divert attention toward defending the basket - MSU doesn’t have that.
It’s fair to point out that MSU’s pace (5%tile) limits their possessions and, with it, chances to shoot 3s and rebound.
But this factor hasn’t proven relevant, as MSU’s adjusted rate on 3PT attempts (3%tile) matches their raw-data 3PT attempts (3%tile).
Nearly every area in which MSU ranks poorly is directly tied to their lack of a big who can score and rebound.
A frustrating dataset for Spartan fans, who see many transfer bigs around the country averaging in the range of 15 & 10 for programs that didn’t mind using the portal to improve.
The worst thing in life is to get older and realize you got good at the wrong thing.
You get one chance on this planet.
If you optimize your life only for your career.
What about your health?
What about happiness?
What about love?
There are many high-achievers who are out of shape, and in unhappy relationship with their wife and kids.
Imo they optimized for the wrong thing.
Nothing worse in life than getting good at the wrong thing.
Dan Campbell’s aggressive play calling and unwavering belief in his team is why they’re here. Have no problem with the fourth-down decisions. Have a problem with Reynolds’ two massive drops, the missed INT, fumble, touchback mishap and allowing 27 unanswered points allowed.
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