What is a good team 3pt %?
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IU led the Big Ten last year in 3 point shooting percentage at 40.6%. Purdue was at 32.7%, which was 12th.
I'd say if we're shooting above 36%, that's pretty good (that's top 5-6 in the league). I would be extremely happy if we ended up at 37-38%.
I think more important is shot selection, and not just from 3. Tonight is hardly your typical game, but I think we shot way too many 3s and did not look to play inside. Granted, Haas didn't play a ton and we were playing "small", but still.
This is what we ran into some last year. We shot way too many 3s in many games. We shot 45% overall, but 33% from 3. So even if we do improve to 36%, it's still probably going to be 10% less than our overall shooting percentage. And heck, even if we are at 38%, that's still 8% less assuming we slightly improve our overall shooting.
The best teams control 3 point shooting. If you get hot, great - go for it.
Just for reference, if you hit 33.3%, it's like hitting 50% of your 2-pointers. Hitting higher than that is what really opens things up.
Depends on rebounding too. If PU has the decided edge in rebounds (which they should most games) then missed shots are less critical because they get another chance. That said, Purdue actually shot LESS shots than NC A&T (58 vs 53). Talk about a bad shooting team, or perhaps just stifling defense?
Fouls is one of them. Haas had already shoot like 4 free throws before he had an official FG attempt.
Purdue was also a bit sloppy with the ball. Davis, Mathias, Swanigan and Edwards each had 2 turnovers.
IU was the only B1G team last year over 40% (barely) from 3. Nebraska was the worst at 28.4%, & Rutgers was not much better at 29.5%. In the middle, Michigan, Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Illinois all shot slightly less than 36%.
We were at 33.5% last season, which I would say is below where we needed to be. If we could get up to 36%, I'd be pretty happy. 38+% like last game = very happy. 40+% = ecstatic, because that will mean our inside/outside game will be lethal.
We were at 33.5% last season, which I would say is below where we needed to be. If we could get up to 36%, I'd be pretty happy. 38+% like last game = very happy. 40+% = ecstatic, because that will mean our inside/outside game will be lethal.
Just based on last year's D1 stats for 3p%:
Maximum: 44.1%
3Q: 36.0%
Median: 34.2%
1Q: 32.1%
Minimum: 25.2%
Last year our team was at 32.7%. Since we didn't lose any shooters and gained Cline, I'd hope we at least move above the median. Getting above the 3rd quartile (36.0%) would be even better. But even then, we're talking probably an average of one extra made three per two games.
Maximum: 44.1%
3Q: 36.0%
Median: 34.2%
1Q: 32.1%
Minimum: 25.2%
Last year our team was at 32.7%. Since we didn't lose any shooters and gained Cline, I'd hope we at least move above the median. Getting above the 3rd quartile (36.0%) would be even better. But even then, we're talking probably an average of one extra made three per two games.
Just based on last year's D1 stats for 3p%:
Maximum: 44.1%
3Q: 36.0%
Median: 34.2%
1Q: 32.1%
Minimum: 25.2%
Last year our team was at 32.7%. Since we didn't lose any shooters and gained Cline, I'd hope we at least move above the median. Getting above the 3rd quartile (36.0%) would be even better. But even then, you're only talking probably an average of one extra made three per two games.
Maximum: 44.1%
3Q: 36.0%
Median: 34.2%
1Q: 32.1%
Minimum: 25.2%
Last year our team was at 32.7%. Since we didn't lose any shooters and gained Cline, I'd hope we at least move above the median. Getting above the 3rd quartile (36.0%) would be even better. But even then, you're only talking probably an average of one extra made three per two games.
As long as they aren't forced, off balanced or not squared up to the basket I have no problem with what was taken in Friday's game. Cline will see the floor more than most anticipated. The kid is a hard worker, understands the game and will not hurt you when he is in. I anticipate when he leaves Purdue he will be our leading 3 point shooter in history by a wide margin. I thought Stephens played one of his best games at Purdue Friday. NO bonehead plays and all the shots he took he was squared up to the basket, some just didn't fall. I think that is all you can ask for out of him. IMO his decision making is his Achilles heel, but was good on Friday. Lets hope it stays that way because we will be very dangerous to play come March.
