This is a question for those with a higher basketball IQ than I have -- probably 90 percent of the board: why don't we play more man defense? We seem to always be in some kind of sagging zone or match-up zone. This makes it relatively easy for opponents to whip the ball around the perimeter or do a dribble penetration kickout and get a man free for a wide-open three attempt. In a man defense we'd have someone on the shooter on a more consistent basis, baring an effective pick. We might give up more short shots with a man defense, but they only count for two points. If half of CMU's threes had been twos yesterday the outcome of the game would probably have been different. Please tell me why I'm wrong about this. Thanks.
Last Edited: 2/1/2015 3:02:27 PM by OhioCatFan