HARVARDDADGRAD
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Reg: 01-21-14
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02-01-17 07:49 PM - Post#220091
In response to mrjames
Mike, I understand your analysis. As you know, I'm not an analytics guy, although I do my best to follow them. My point is that Penn has only one real big. If you bring it at him it is possible he'll get in foul trouble. Once he does, Penn is deprived of its leading scorer and rebounder. Harvard is much deeper. If I were Penn, I'd hope that Harvard is willing to swap 3's.
Harvard's advantage over Penn is that its guards are quicker and its forwards are stronger - and not all named Brodeur. Why give that up and leave the game to chance? Harvard shoots 35.9% on threes and Penn shoots 33%. Does Harvard want to rely on the fact that it shoots 3's 10% better than Penn. If Siyani, Seth or Bryce shoot like they did against Columbia then the advantage is gone. Why not exploit inside play and depth? Why not push for transition baskets when your guards are quicker and you'd be making Brodeur run the court and get worn down.
I know I'm old school, but taking it to the basket is where this Harvard team outclasses Penn.
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