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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins
I know that's the conventional wisdom with Oriakhi, but although he started the year off with a terrible case of hands, he's actually been pretty reliable on those possessions when we do dump it into him. Especially since conference play began.
Agreed on part of our strategy, but the best way to do that is to drive and finish at the hole rather than take threes, which lead to long rebounds and obviate size advantages and put backs. We've done much better the last three games at attacking the basket, but it's just a trend at this point; we need more.
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The longer Oriakhi is in contact with the ball, the less likely he is to score. He's great at put backs and presenting a target when his man leaves him to help on defense. When he has to work for a shot, he travels, charges, or throws up an awkward hook.
Agree on the last three games. We have been BY FAR the most efficient team in the country over that stretch (1.321 with second best being 1.265). That is impossibly good.