I just realized while watching the recap of the last 2 mins

[Other_Guy]

That Mashack got into position to draw the foul. Hit both FTs to tie the game (when both teams were missing them like crazy). Got the jump ball on Bamas possession that led to the 5 second violation. Then hit the 3.
Not only was that one of the best final minutes of play I've seen from a single player (in all aspects of the game) but it was by the guy that what, a month or so ago teams were barely guarding when he had the ball in his hands? Truly legendary.

Side note: Not to diminish the clutch shot by Lanier, but it is interesting that it was another crucial last seconds FT miss but it actually worked out in Tenns favor, being one of a couple of Bama mistakes that led to the win.

 

[VolBricks]

If I was the Bama coach I would have called the same thing; Mashack would be the player I would want the ball in his hands.

 

[UT97Vol]

And yet he has the second best 3-point pct on the team. And also the 2nd best FG% overall of the guards.

 

[cncchris33]

And yet he has the second best 3-point pct on the team. And also the 2nd best FG% overall of the guards.

Right, but you're playing the odds at that point. Okpara is 100% from 3 this year, but do you think Bama wouldn't have minded him taking that shot? Mashack's %s have been built on limited attempts. Of the guys on the floor, he's definitely at the top of their list to take that shot if Bama had to choose.

 

[UT97Vol]

Right, but you're playing the odds at that point. Okpara is 100% from 3 this year, but do you think Bama wouldn't have minded him taking that shot? Mashack's %s have been built on limited attempts. Of the guys on the floor, he's definitely at the top of their list to take that shot if Bama had to choose.

The Okpara reference is pointless for obvious reasons about sample size. If I'm the opponent playing the percentages then you have the guys shooting 29-30% take the shot - not the one shooting 40% or 38% from three. If that was their strategy it was a bad one.

 

[cncchris33]

The Okpara reference is pointless for obvious reasons about sample size. If I'm the opponent playing the percentages then you have the guys shooting 29-30% take the shot - not the one shooting 40% or 38% from three. If that was their strategy it was a bad one.

The Okpara reference was hyperbole intended to indicate that sample size was the key to the point. You then went on to make my point. Look at the sample size for Mashack from 3.l relative to the other players on the floor.

 

[UT97Vol]

Right, but you're playing the odds at that point. Okpara is 100% from 3 this year, but do you think Bama wouldn't have minded him taking that shot? Mashack's %s have been built on limited attempts. Of the guys on the floor, he's definitely at the top of their list to take that shot if Bama had to choose.

He's attempted enough to be statistically relevant.

 

[kiddiedoc]

He's attempted enough to be statistically relevant.

I mean, he has averaged 0.3 threes made on 0.9 attempts per game over his career here. Not exactly a lot of deep balls from Shack.

 

[wrangler]

Shack hasn't made a lot of 3s, but he's made several important ones. Also, I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a ball handler.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

And yet he has the second best 3-point pct on the team. And also the 2nd best FG% overall of the guards.

And the opposing coaches leave him essentially unguarded in the backcourt. Perfect setup for us.

 

[rdk4121]

I mean, he has averaged 0.3 threes made on 0.9 attempts per game over his career here. Not exactly a lot of deep balls from Shack.

For reference, Dubar has taken 12 more 3 point attempts than Mashack, and only plays like 8 mpg. Mashack takes a little over 1 a game. Yes, he shoots 37.5%, but if he missed his next one that would be 36.5%. Miss 2 in a row, that 35.7%, etc. Pretty small sample size.

 

[goldvol]

that jump ball call was bogus. they were "tied up" (i use that term loosely) for half a second, before it popped out and we recovered. ref had a bad angle, and couldnt see the ball. should not have made that call, and we should have been running the court for a chance to win the game.

was a great finish, but hurt our chances.

 

[SGMVols]

that jump ball call was bogus. they were "tied up" (i use that term loosely) for half a second, before it popped out and we recovered. ref had a bad angle, and couldnt see the ball. should not have made that call, and we should have been running the court for a chance to win the game.

was a great finish, but hurt our chances.

We should’ve still had the possession arrow but had to waste it when they missed the call on Sears tripping Z

 

[firedog28]

It's comical watching the replay and Coach over there calling T.O. as well as ZZ doing the same and the refs ignoring them.Thank you Jesus!

 

[vavolfan6]

Mashack had a very good finish to the game. He also had a steal and layup that counted due to goaltending. He had many hustle plays when we were down and Bama was trying to widen their lead. Mashack wasn't having it though.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I still can't get over Barnes and ZZ trying to call timeout, Barnes being pissed then him throwing his hands up when the shot went in and ZZ just standing there like "wtf just happened". lol

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

He's attempted enough to be statistically relevant.

Where’s your threshold on that observation?

 

[NighthawkVol]

That Mashack got into position to draw the foul. Hit both FTs to tie the game (when both teams were missing them like crazy). Got the jump ball on Bamas possession that led to the 5 second violation. Then hit the 3.
Not only was that one of the best final minutes of play I've seen from a single player (in all aspects of the game) but it was by the guy that what, a month or so ago teams were barely guarding when he had the ball in his hands? Truly legendary.

Side note: Not to diminish the clutch shot by Lanier, but it is interesting that it was another crucial last seconds FT miss but it actually worked out in Tenns favor, being one of a couple of Bama mistakes that led to the win.

He was also a big reason for the 5 second call (albeit, so was the entire team). He stuck to his man like glue.

 

[NighthawkVol]

He's attempted enough to be statistically relevant.

His attempts are also WIDE open attempts because he's so reluctant to shoot it. So his percentage isn't as comparable to a guy like Gainey, Lanier, or Zeigler, who all will shoot 3s if they're not completely wide open.

That said, I do think Shack is a good enough 3 point shooter that he shouldn't pass up wide open 3s, as he often does.

 

[NighthawkVol]

It's comical watching the replay and Coach over there calling T.O. as well as ZZ doing the same and the refs ignoring them.Thank you Jesus!

Think that was Gainey, not ZZ.

 

[JohnnyJava]

For reference, Dubar has taken 12 more 3 point attempts than Mashack, and only plays like 8 mpg. Mashack takes a little over 1 a game. Yes, he shoots 37.5%, but if he missed his next one that would be 36.5%. Miss 2 in a row, that 35.7%, etc. Pretty small sample size.

Or another way of looking at is it that Mashack would only have to hit 20 out of his next 75 (26%) to come down to Gainey's percentage for the 115 attempts that he has taken this season. Or only hit 8 out of his next 47 (17%) to come down to Gainey's conference games shooting percentage. Shack has the best 3 point percentage in conference games (other than the Okpara anomaly) on the team at .444. If Gainey and Dubar have the green light to shoot, then Jahmai has to realize that he does also, and burn teams that show him such disrespect by not guarding him beyond the line. His shot arc and rotation look fine to me...just needs to be more aggressive and confident.

None of the above is an attempt to put down Gainey or Dubar, by the way.

 

[TNBV]

Think that was Gainey, not ZZ.

I think it was Z

 

[cncchris33]

Think that was Gainey, not ZZ.

It was ZZ, and it seemed as if Steven Anderson saw and acknowledged it...he raised his hand...but then also seemed to realize that Mashack had already let the ball go prior to acknowledging the request for a TO, so he swallowed his whistle.

 

[NighthawkVol]

It was ZZ, and it seemed as if Steven Anderson saw and acknowledged it...he raised his hand...but then also seemed to realize that Mashack had already let the ball go prior to acknowledging the request for a TO, so he swallowed his whistle.

The funny thing was, Barnes looked flabbergasted that Mashack hit the shot.

I'll be honest...I'm glad I watched that game alone. My wife was at her brother's house and I was cussing refs the entire game, then acted like a fool when Mashack hit the shot. Not my finest 2 hours of behavior...glad no one saw it.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

The funny thing was, Barnes looked flabbergasted that Mashack hit the shot.

I'll be honest...I'm glad I watched that game alone. My wife was at her brother's house and I was cussing refs the entire game, then acted like a fool when Mashack hit the shot. Not my finest 2 hours of behavior...glad no one saw it.

I think it was more of a "I give up...." like nothing he wanted happened so of course it worked out.