Bobby Knight got it Right

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Wondered why Kentucky didn't try to score two points and tie the game instead of shooting a three pointer. Florida lost on a three pointer as well instead of going for two.
 
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utfantilidie said:
Wondered why Kentucky didn't try to score two points and tie the game instead of shooting a three pointer. Florida lost on a three pointer as well instead of going for two.
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You aren't just now noticing this. In my opinion, this has been a problem almost since the day that the three-point line entered into college basketball. I am not sure exactly why coaches feel like they have to choose between a game-winning shot or losing, when, IMO, the best option would be to have your best player drive hard to the hoop and hope for either a lay-up or a foul.
 
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I think it had to do with UConn's defense, the time on the clock, and the fact that the Cats were spent by the end of the game. They were simply wore out, IMO.
 
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Redlegs said:
I think it had to do with UConn's defense, the time on the clock, and the fact that the Cats were spent by the end of the game. They were simply wore out, IMO.
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Surely this isn't serious.
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Redlegs said:
I think it had to do with UConn's defense, the time on the clock, and the fact that the Cats were spent by the end of the game. They were simply wore out, IMO.
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18 seconds is not enough time to try to drive to the basket? 9 seconds is the time to panic and have Liggins shoot a deep and contested three-pointer?

If they were going to try for a three, they could have at least worked the ball around in an attempt to get an open look for Doron...
 
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I'm fine with a team shooting a 3 pointer in that situation. However, it should be a good shooter taking the shot and a good look.
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I think Knight was suppose to take the last shot, but Walker defended well. Kentucky hadn't considered a second option, hence a contested twenty-five foot Liggons jump shot. I'm a bit surprised at the coaching on this play-saw Tennessee shot the same shot this year a few times.
 
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TennesseeFan07 said:
I'm fine with a team shooting a 3 pointer in that situation. However, it should be a good shooter taking the shot and a good look.
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This. I was rooting HARD against Kentucky. I was hoping they would go for 2. I actually thought if Lamb or Knight or Liggins hoisted one it was sure to go in. It almost did. So glad it didn't!
 
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Redlegs said:
I think it had to do with UConn's defense, the time on the clock, and the fact that the Cats were spent by the end of the game. They were simply wore out, IMO.
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Add in freshman point guard on the biggest stage and I think you might be on to something.

I guarantee the play that Cal drew up didn't end in a 25' jumper from Liggins.
 
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No way they were going to let Knight get an open look. I liked the call going for 3 rather than an easy 2. UK was out of gas. They could not have made it through an overtime. RMK can KMA.
 
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UK was not scoring on the drive at all. They were getting blocked or having to moon ball it over the UConn big guys. I like going for the 3...obviously it didnt work, but I think it was UK's best chance.
 
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The plan was for Knight to take the last shot however he saw fit. There was no real second option. When they ran the pick with Harrellson the second defender stayed on Knight and they ended up double teaming him while Harrellson was wide open in the middle.

The freshman in him came out and he ended up just dribbling backwards wasting too much time and then ditched it off.
 
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Another example of Cal the great recruiter and motivator but average coach
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blueblood said:
The plan was for Knight to take the last shot however he saw fit. There was no real second option. When they ran the pick with Harrellson the second defender stayed on Knight and they ended up double teaming him while Harrellson was wide open in the middle.

The freshman in him came out and he ended up just dribbling backwards wasting too much time and then ditched it off.
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I love all the justifications you Cats fans have for throwing up a deep, contested three with 9 seconds remaining on the clock.

Whether it was Cal or the players, it was certainly piss-poor decision making.
 
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therealUT said:
I love all the justifications you Cats fans have for throwing up a deep, contested three with 9 seconds remaining on the clock.

Whether it was Cal or the players, it was certainly piss-poor decision making.
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What justification? I thought I was agreeing that it was handled poorly. Maybe I didn't insult the team or Cal hard enough for you.
 
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Apparently most of you guys watched a different game than I did? I saw Knight trying to do something, but he was well-defended and couldn't beat his man off the dribble. The play was not called to get Liggins a three.
 
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tvols75 said:
Apparently most of you guys watched a different game than I did? I saw Knight trying to do something, but he was well-defended and couldn't beat his man off the dribble. The play was not called to get Liggins a three.
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Knight's their best player, but Jones was the best option there, period.
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tvols75 said:
Apparently most of you guys watched a different game than I did? I saw Knight trying to do something, but he was well-defended and couldn't beat his man off the dribble. The play was not called to get Liggins a three.
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He still pulled the trigger on an ill-advised shot with 9 seconds remaining in the game. This is the point. If Knight had tried to drive and couldn't, and ditched the ball to Liggins with two or three seconds, then the shot is understandable. Again, poor decision making and execution.
 
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UK's shooting % from 2 was barely better than their % from 3 for that game. Before the Liggins miss, I think they were 37.5% on 2s and 30.4% on 3s. Something like that. If those are the odds, why not go for the 3?
 
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blueblood said:
The plan was for Knight to take the last shot however he saw fit. There was no real second option. When they ran the pick with Harrellson the second defender stayed on Knight and they ended up double teaming him while Harrellson was wide open in the middle.

The freshman in him came out and he ended up just dribbling backwards wasting too much time and then ditched it off.
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The first mistake was sending Knight left on a ball screen, which he hardly ever does, and when he does with little success. They were going to double him either way, but he had far greater chances of turning the corner and making something happen going right.

Liggins shot wasn't horrible, just bad timing. He has been a hero twice in this tourney with late shots, and he tried to put it on his shoulders. Kids got guts, but the ball should been in the lane first, then kicked out if need be.
 
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