He seems like a pretty good, if slightly odd (made a good choice in going to PU!) kid, and I'll root for him now that he's gone. Surprised he turned down the Olympics and I think that was a mistake as he could've had a whole country rooting for him and dominate merch sales up there.
Ummm…this is a basketball forum. Are you of the opinion we should never follow or discuss players after they graduate?
The least efficient play in pro basketball is the back to the basket post up. It's value is represented accurately.
You can tell he's worked extensively with his agility. He's slimmer and bouncier .. but still damn slow. Still a defensive liability .. If they make the playoffs teams will target him every possession, but if he finds the correct role on the correct team his offense and defensive rebounding should keep him on the floor, especially since most teams are not built to stop players like him anymore.
True. I had read something not too long ago, that teams were averaging less than a point per possession on post-up plays, and that comes out to the same as shooting in the low 30s from three. And, the average 3pt percentage across the whole league is in the high 30s. It's crazy when you lay out all the numbers, but the league isn't run by dummies.
fwiw - I hate what analytics has done to basketball as it makes offense a bit homogenized but the numbers can't be ignored. Far better to use a big in a roll action or to let them get theirs off offensive boards unless that player has special ability.
It's an IU basketball forum. Edey didn't graduate from IU, and he doesn't play in our conference anymore, so who cares what he's doing now?
Maybe, but I remember hearing an NBA coach say statistically the most productive or efficient "play" is getting to the line and I'd guess 80-90% of FT trips are from 2 pt attempts, so there is some value in taking 2s at least going to the basket if not back to the basket shots.
I believe the points per possession factors in point from free throws, but I could be wrong.
Dull part of the year. You are welcome to ignore. What I really want to know is if Edey puts the cap back on a water bottle after taking a sip. Does he like marshmellows? Now that's thread worthy!
Because stat nerds have basically ruined both sports. Home run or strike out. 3 pointers or dunks. Boring way to play.
Quicker lane agility than Clingan, Sarr, and Risacher.
I'll allow it just this once because it was used correctly.
Well if you want to actually win games .. then they can't be ignored just for superficial aesthetics.
Alabama is a case in point with analytics. The shot 4 midrange jumpers all year. They will give up an open midrange shot every single time. It was insane watching UConn take that offense apart.
He misinterprets analytics .. and wants rim and threes exclusively. Anyone capable of shooting 40+ should be shooting the 2pt J, just to keep the defense honest. Just as teams with poor shooters like IU recently had to shoot 3s when open just to give defense something to think about. It's much easier as a defender knowing anyone penetrating will not be pulling up, allows you to play a step away.
