RU offense compared to SHU/OSU

[BillyC80]

Watched a replay of the SHU/OSU game and surprisingly it looked like both teams run the same offense as RU.

They basically spread the floor, set a ball screen, and let the ball-handler make a move in the paint to either go to the rim or dish it.

The teams were evenly matched but scored in different ways. OSU won (by 3) on the strength of their 3-point shooting (11-22), while SHU managed to stay with them despite shooting only 5-22 from behind the arc, by crashing the boards (14 ORebs to only 4 for OSU) and scoring on put-back/second chance opportunities plus excellent foul shooting.

Both teams got to the line a lot, and made a good percentage of their FTs (SHU at 85%).

I guess my point is that we run a similar offense but we either don’t make threes, don’t get enough second-chance points, or don’t get to the line enough (and make a high percentage there).

Our defense keeps us in games but we need to play smarter (take fewer threes) and be more aggressive on offense.

 

[RUforJERSEY]

Need to get out and run. You have athletes. What you don't have is shooters.

 

[bethlehemfan]

Watched a replay of the SHU/OSU game and surprisingly it looked like both teams run the same offense as RU.

They basically spread the floor, set a ball screen, and let the ball-handler make a move in the paint to either go to the rim or dish it.

The teams were evenly matched but scored in different ways. OSU won (by 3) on the strength of their 3-point shooting (11-22), while SHU managed to stay with them despite shooting only 5-22 from behind the arc, by crashing the boards (14 ORebs to only 4 for OSU) and scoring on put-back/second chance opportunities plus excellent foul shooting.

Both teams got to the line a lot, and made a good percentage of their FTs (SHU at 85%).

I guess my point is that we run a similar offense but we either don’t make threes, don’t get enough second-chance points, or don’t get to the line enough (and make a high percentage there).

Our defense keeps us in games but we need to play smarter (take fewer threes) and be more aggressive on offense.

Good observation. Most major teams do the same thing.

 

[RUJMM78]

Rutgers doesn't get fast break baskets or from back door cuts.The only easy baskets they get is from dunks and there aren't enough of them to makeup for the poor shooting from all areas on the court.

 

[RU MAN]

Watched a replay of the SHU/OSU game and surprisingly it looked like both teams run the same offense as RU.

They basically spread the floor, set a ball screen, and let the ball-handler make a move in the paint to either go to the rim or dish it.

The teams were evenly matched but scored in different ways. OSU won (by 3) on the strength of their 3-point shooting (11-22), while SHU managed to stay with them despite shooting only 5-22 from behind the arc, by crashing the boards (14 ORebs to only 4 for OSU) and scoring on put-back/second chance opportunities plus excellent foul shooting.

Both teams got to the line a lot, and made a good percentage of their FTs (SHU at 85%).

I guess my point is that we run a similar offense but we either don’t make threes, don’t get enough second-chance points, or don’t get to the line enough (and make a high percentage there).

Our defense keeps us in games but we need to play smarter (take fewer threes) and be more aggressive on offense.

Billy nice insight. Sadly many of these teams like Rutgers don't really run set plays unless they're required in certain situations. When I played ball, it seemed every time down the court unless it was a fast break, was always a set play. IMO, with Pike, the loosy goosy play is unnerving. That's why too many of our kids are taking shots they never should be taking. We don't drive enough. We don't set high/low screens enough and we don't put the other team in foul trouble.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Watched a replay of the SHU/OSU game and surprisingly it looked like both teams run the same offense as RU.

They basically spread the floor, set a ball screen, and let the ball-handler make a move in the paint to either go to the rim or dish it.

The teams were evenly matched but scored in different ways. OSU won (by 3) on the strength of their 3-point shooting (11-22), while SHU managed to stay with them despite shooting only 5-22 from behind the arc, by crashing the boards (14 ORebs to only 4 for OSU) and scoring on put-back/second chance opportunities plus excellent foul shooting.

Both teams got to the line a lot, and made a good percentage of their FTs (SHU at 85%).

I guess my point is that we run a similar offense but we either don’t make threes, don’t get enough second-chance points, or don’t get to the line enough (and make a high percentage there).

Our defense keeps us in games but we need to play smarter (take fewer threes) and be more aggressive on offense.

Watched a replay of the SHU/OSU game and surprisingly it looked like both teams run the same offense as RU.

They basically spread the floor, set a ball screen, and let the ball-handler make a move in the paint to either go to the rim or dish it.

The teams were evenly matched but scored in different ways. OSU won (by 3) on the strength of their 3-point shooting (11-22), while SHU managed to stay with them despite shooting only 5-22 from behind the arc, by crashing the boards (14 ORebs to only 4 for OSU) and scoring on put-back/second chance opportunities plus excellent foul shooting.

Both teams got to the line a lot, and made a good percentage of their FTs (SHU at 85%).

I guess my point is that we run a similar offense but we either don’t make threes, don’t get enough second-chance points, or don’t get to the line enough (and make a high percentage there).

Our defense keeps us in games but we need to play smarter (take fewer threes) and be more aggressive on offense.

Most teams run similar offenses. This type of offense only works if you have shooters and finishers. RU has not demonstrated either talent so far this season.