The McDermott "System"

[4VR4CY]

I wasn't even disagreeing with Clone52. I just wanted to know where he got that information. He said it as if he KNEW that, and I just wanted to know how he knew that.

Clone 52 might be engaged to a player too! :wink:

 

[benjay]

Just as it is not the "norm" for kids recruited from small rural towns to come in and make a big impact at the major DI level?

Exactly. Remain skeptical; I know I am. That doesn't mean you have to be negative at every opportunity.

 

[dpo4isu]

Great question! All of you that continually exhort us to "give it time" and tell us that "were doing it the right way" and "we have to wait 3 or 4 years" because "it's a new system" and it "takes the players time to learn the new system" should help out with the answer here.

I am a "give it time" guy, so here is my take on Mac's system. Be fundamentally sound, limit turnovers, strive for consistency. I think his track record shows he likes to get the ball inside and have good outside shooters to keep the defense honest. If you want to know why he runs the offense he runs, here is the quote from his DVD

Coach McDermott lists several benefits to set plays versus running motion. First, set play offense represents a "different" system that can make your team more difficult to play. It also takes advantage of individual player skills and talents. By running set plays, specific opportunities become available in specific spots on the floor. Thirdly, set plays allow you to position players where they are most likely to succeed. Next, set plays are a crucial part of offensive game preparation. Adjustments during the game can be easily made with this system. A fifth benefit is that every set play has a counter and multiple looks. A sixth benefit is opponents must prepare for every set play and screening situation, which is almost impossible. McDermott uses players to demonstrate his first set play and eight variations of it. These counters include comeback, fake, off the double, slip, pinch screen, lob and big's 3-pointer. Green Bay is a set out of a two-guard front with several great options for your best players. These options are lob, screener, multi-option, post up and ball screen. The final segment concerns plays against zone defenses. Plays include last shot, outside decoy, triple option and baseline bounce. This DVD provides you a look into a program that thrives on set plays and counters. Add this system to your game for a successful change in your program!

http://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/p/Basketball/How-to-Run-a-Set-Play-Offense_BD-02704B.html

The reason I think that the system is a good one is that Mac teaches it well. I see the progress that Jiri and Rashon have made when they were recruited for a completely different style of basketball and it makes me believe that we will be even better with guys recruited by Mac. By the way, my hats off to Rashon and Jiri for buying in and working their butts off. When I said give it time in an earlier post I was referring more to those that felt Mac over coached the offense and would prefer to run and gun. I think that when the players show that they can run the sets and pick out the correct adjustments to make, you will see a much more dynamic offense and a much more hands off McDermott.