Butler would prefer not to play a fullcourt game. The Bulldogs are the 270th-slowest team in the country, at 64.6 possessions per game, and 90.4 percent of their offensive possessions this season were halfcourt sets. The fact that they struggled with Wisconsin’s impromptu press in the Sweet 16, letting the Badgers whittle a 20-point lead down to four in the final two minutes, leads one to believe that VCU — a team that presses on made baskets with regularity — will bring the heat on Saturday. Coach Shaka Smart has branded the Rams’ style of play as "Havoc," and as junior guard Bradford Burgess said, "There’s a full court for a reason."
Luke Winn examines the VCU press. Great read if you like X's and O's. Nobody does this stuff better than Winn.
Also, watch Shaka take a charge. Look at the hustle!
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Doesn't being the 270th slowest team in the nation...
…. make you a FAST team? :)
Assuming he meant to write the 270th fastest-paced team.
Kemba or Shaka
Walker is the best player on the floor this weekend. If he shoots well from outside the arc UConn wins the tourney. If he doesn’t, say on Monday night, VCU could win the whole thing! And the question is what would Debbie Yow do then?!!?!?
by StateFans2Glory on Apr 2, 2011 12:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
autographs?
What other coaches sign autographs? Coach K would take that pen and stab you probably! But really are autograph requests common like that? Shaka Smart, Superstar!
by StateFans2Glory on Apr 2, 2011 12:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions










