How Houston Wins Without Making Shots

Cougar Basketball
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so a XandOs Youtube channel that i normally watch that normally gives mini breakdowns of other teams, did one for us…
it was a fun watch so decided to post it here (10 mins)

the 1st half most here are already familar with, we rebound like crazy and we trap/double the post.
the second half might be new info to some,

  • goes over how we often trap the guards at the perimeter
  • we are prioritize post defense over defending the 3, but defend the 3 well from having length
  • what memphis did that gave us issues and how we fixed it (4guard line up)
  • examples of why dejon is DPOY
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That guy’s video is awesome. I learned a lot by watching it. I would like to see more of his videos.

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This is why I don’t see a starting backcourt next year of Marcus, Tramon and Jamal. We’ve made it a point to recruit long, athletic perimeter players, and have thought 2019 was the last season we’d see two starters under 6’4

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Awesome video. Love the ending, “who got the block, trick question, all of them” !

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That was awesome!

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I hope the Cincy coaches don’t watch this video.

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Great video!

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That was fun to watch.

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For anyone curious he also made one about why loyola chicago is so good on defense as well. for those who cant help but look ahead a bit

summary:

  • They have 2 elite perimeter defenders
  • krutwig runs and coordinates both the offense and defense, but he is actually a bad iso defender… no reach, cant jump, slow feet…but good at getting steals (recommends teams run pick and role against him)
  • they rarely go for the blocks, to avoid fouls, just hands straight up
  • rarely overhelp - will give you isos if you want, they actually prefer it
  • the rare time they help are on krutwig mismatches, with digs at the ball
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in respect to houston (if we are lucky to meat them)

  • we needs a 3rd scorer, they have the capability to take out 2 perimeter guys … but after that they defense tends to fall off. and they will leave that 3rd player in ISO
  • have greshman/chaney run picks for grimes and sasser …if the pick lands likely getting an open 3

the game will be finding out how to out maneuver 2 elite defensive guards