Small Lineups, Big Problems: Part II
Posted Jan 12, 2017
There was nothing specific or obvious about the small lineups that caused UNC issues during Wake Forest's runs. If anything, the small combos should have been better (on paper) at defending Wake’s go-to offense of ball screen/dribble penetration/drive-and-kick. Many of the issues were likely related to Theo Pinson’s lack of floor time this season.
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