#1 Team in the country at impacting shots at the rim: Utah Valley Wolverines.
Here's how they do it
They Wall Up drivers. But here's the difference, they are strong walls - steering drivers wide and physical with contact. Many players bounce off these drives to avoid fouls or lack core strength to maintain contact - even if they wall up. Utah Valley does it right
Their helps side wins the spot early and use verticality to supply legal contact at the rim.
Lastly, it helps to have the nation's leader in blocks per game Aziz Bandaogo! But they empower all of their players to challenge at the rim too.
Really enjoyed watching @UtahValleyMBB and @madsen_mark defense. They keep size at the rim and rarely give up anything easy.
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Tennessee is #1 in the country in lower 3pt efficiency. Including both contested and uncontested 3pt attempts, is it a fluke, not at all. Here's some key takeaways:
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Tenn challenges at the point of release. Often being the second jumper on catch and shoot attempts. Contesting high and to the sky! Alter that shot
Tenn doesn't slow down much on long closeouts. They will leave their feet and they will 'fly by' contest. Run them off the 3pt line or impact the shot as much as possible.
Anyone struggling with their on-ball defense? Here are the main problems
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1. Is it a movement problem?
Do they lack the actual footwork patterns, agility and explosiveness? Try incorporating daily warmup drills, stations or workouts.
2. Is it a reaction/anticipation problem?
Do the defenders have the athletic ability but are always a step behind? Try using more 1v1 competitive drills like mirrors, 1v1 pressure box, 1v1 pest...