Just checked- 345 teams in Division I, so we just squeaked into the top ten percent, even with the huge number we shoot. Good enough for ya?
***UCONN Predictions***
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I feel we need to make our shots to win this game against UConn; I see a bunch of other posters with the same thoughts
So to repeat, 34th in the nation, out of 345 teams, while taking many more than average (8th in the nation in makes) is mediocre or below average?
I agree, we need to shoot well, but I definitely do not agree that we will have to shoot lights out or we'll be blown out.
Look Pride, I feel we need to shoot better than our average as a team to win this game.
I take "don't stand a chance" as "blown out". Perhaps I interpret that differently.
I keep looking back at this post for the jimlad but I can't seem to find it.
Do you seriously think this team going 12 for 30 from 3 and playing a good game elsewhere on the floor does not stand a chance?
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CycloneErik
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As I understand the neutral court, neither team is from Louisville. Both teams have to prove themselves on a neutral court.
If we make 7-8 threes, I think this will be a tight game.
If we make 10-12, it's close, but we win with a little bit of breathing room. Plenty of drama along the way, but we win it.
Don't be scared by the name UConn. They're talented, but they sure aren't dominant.
If we make 7-8 threes, I think this will be a tight game.
If we make 10-12, it's close, but we win with a little bit of breathing room. Plenty of drama along the way, but we win it.
Don't be scared by the name UConn. They're talented, but they sure aren't dominant.
I totally agree. Being efficient when shooting the 3-ball is very important. I think most of the experts look at the average number of 3's ISU makes per game and they go a bit overboard. When ISU is efficient shooting 3's they are very difficult to beat. When that efficiency goes south ISU gets beat by teams like Drake or UNI.
If ISU is turning the ball over like idiots (Texas game) then yes... they will need to shoot a very high percentage to win this game. IF they value possessions and don't commit silly unforced turnovers then they can have even a below average night shooting the ball and still win this game.
True, but do you subscribe to Hot Dog Man's belief that if ISU doesn't shoot over 40% from 3 they don't have a chance? What defines efficient? And what level of inefficiency is impossible to overcome. I agree with the sentiment that ISU needs to make shots, but absolutes are silly, especially when they are tied to unreasonable numbers.
CycloneErik
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I don't think that's a relevant comparison at all. When our guys played Drake and UNI, they hadn't figured out yet that they were on the same team, and we saw a lack of teamwork and cohesion that led to two defeats.
It wasn't three-point shooting that lost those games. It was terrible team play in every area.
Absolutely not.
To me efficiency is the value ISU is getting out of each possession. Turnovers, offensive rebounding, and the number of 3's we are putting up all factor in. So I guess you can say it is a sliding scale on a per game basis.
Look at the numbers.
vs. Drake 6-19 from deep (32%)+ 14 turnovers = 9 point Loss
vs. UNI 4-18 from deep (23%)+ 10 turnovers = 7 point Loss
vs Texas 5-18 from deep (28%) + 13 turnovers = 6 point loss
