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Villanova Shot-Making

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John Gasaway wrote a great article on ESPN.com about Villanova's HISTORIC 4 year run, since 2013, of shot making. They are shooting a percentage from the 2-point area that has NEVER BEEN APPROACHED, and this is through 3 sets of players. Brunson and Bridges are both shooting over 65% from the floor. This is why they never play a bad game.
The reasoning is that almost every shot is at the rim or from 3. Like John Chaney said, the worst shot in the world is the 2-point jump shot. He was wise beyond his years between this thought, his defense and his scheduling. Also, his practice schedule appealed to SOME GREAT PLAYERS and more importantly their parents and grand-parents. BRILLIANT, and the results showed with a 24-17 NCAA record and 5 Final 8's.
Most great coaches are copy-cats. Why can't Dunphy instill this both offensively and defensively? Force 2 point jump shots by opponents and DON'T TAKE THEM! With our talent, and better coaching, this team could play in the 2nd weekend, if it had an identity and scheme like brilliantly coached Villanova. The "Villanova Way" is clearly for real. What is Temple's identity? Try and outscore you for 40 minutes?
 
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