In Reply to: Are we better suited for this pace ? posted by klkl on January 21, 2025 at 22:01:12
However, their average possession length this season is 17.7 seconds, which is the lowest of the Cronin era, although still longer than the D1 average of 17.5. Lonzo's team averaged 14.5 seconds for comparison.
I thought the difference was the number of free throws but UCLA shot and made more against Michigan, 23-34 (68%), compared to 21-28 (75%) vs. Wisky. Still, that's above the Bruins season average 14-20 (70%) from the charity stripe.
But the real difference, I think, is they just made shots. They hit 60% on their 2-pointers compared to 52% for the season. Combined with their free throw shooting, that's 11 extra points, just enough to overcome slightly sub-par shooting on 3-pointers, 6-19 (31%) compared to 33% for the season, and an extremely hot night from downtown for the Badgers, whose 15-30 (50%) was worth an extra 12 points over their usual 35% from the arc.