He has, over the past two seasons, started stressing defense much more.
I haven’t noticed significant (or really any) improvement yet….I’ll have to pay more attention.
This year State ranks (our rebounding and blocked shots are ranked high)
#294 in opponents effective FG%
#248 in opponents three%
#288 in opponents two %
#276 in opponents FG%
#272 in opp shooting efficiencyInfo pulled from https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/team/nc-state-wolfpack/stats
Rick, you quoted the N.C. State offense ranks, not defense. Here are the defense ranks:
#100 in opponents effective FG%
#293 in opponents three%
#32 in opponents two %
#75 in opponents FG%
#45 in opp shooting efficiency
Aside from those numbers, we are good in blocks, but very poor at creating turnovers, and we also aren’t great on the defensive boards.
If we could defend the three point line and get better on the defensive boards, we would be a good defensive team. Of course, the former is a tall order for team with only one real guard playing, so I’m not holding my breath.
