Why not play for 2 for 1 in last 45 seconds?

[Wolv RU]

Was very surprised to see Rutgers get ball back with 45 seconds to go and score tied, and proceed to run it down to 30 seconds left before calling timeout.

If they had not gotten the offensive rebound Nebraska could had held for final shot.

Any explanation for this strategy?

 

[Scarlet Shack]

With the college game, it’s hard to rely on the kids judgement on getting a decent look in 8-10 seconds to justify the push to get 2 for 1, especially with the second chance likely a play under 10 second

Maybe with 55...not 45

 

[Myrtleknight]

On Geo’s first attempt they bring the ball down and run the clock down under 30 seconds and take the shot. If they make, it gives Nebraska the last shot. Why not try to push tempo and if there, take the shot before the 30 second mark essentially assuring RU another possession if needed.

 

[Scarlet Knut]

I thought the same thing at the time, but I like that we worked for a good shot and were in position to rebound if we missed,

 

[RURM85]

The 2 for 1 strategy in college basketball is very rarely used, maybe because the skill levels are not yet developed enough to ensure 2 good shots. Come down the court, organize, and get a good look for the shot, whether that’s from the perimeter or driving, adding in the possibility of getting to line. If you hit, typically worse case scenario is OT. If you miss, go play great defense to get to OT.

 

[winfield102]

If we struggle offensively and are good defensively, why don't we ever try for the two for one?

 

[ScarletDave]

The way Nebraska was hitting fade away contested 3s from NBA range, I actually think our best odds were to try to shoot and get an offensive rebound under :30, than to try and make a quick one and if we miss hope they don’t get one and if they do we only have like 10 seconds left to try to probably also hit a 3 just to tie

 

[Zak57]

On Geo’s first attempt they bring the ball down and run the clock down under 30 seconds and take the shot. If they make, it gives Nebraska the last shot. Why not try to push tempo and if there, take the shot before the 30 second mark essentially assuring RU another possession if needed.

 

[Tango Two]

If we struggle offensively and are good defensively, why don't we ever try for the two for one?

 

[tjb_rivals53842]

https://kenpom.com/blog/investigating-the-value-of-twoforones/

 

[fbc1866]

You miss your two and they make their one. You loss, if you miss the last second shot, you go to overtime.