.631

[shock-it-to-me]

Our poor FT shooting this year is costing us less than 2 PPG this year (19 FT at a 9% lower rate). Not getting to the line as much is costing us another 3 (4 less attempts at ~ 75%).

And those two stats aren't completely unrelated, because all the missed front ends of one and ones cost us an additional attempt as well.

[jocoshock]

And those two stats aren't completely unrelated, because all the missed front ends of one and ones cost us an additional attempt as well.

One or two free throws missed, 2 or 3 games lost by just a point or two, can mean the difference in going to the NIT vs. the NCAA..

They are called FREE throws, but they shouldn't be wasted...

[im4wsu]

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if this 6-days between games doesn't result in much improved FT shooting, as well as significant improvement in offensive execution. IMHO, the extra practices prior to the season and 9 games in 32 days has resulted in tired legs in many of our players, even Fred and Ron. With six days of no classes, relaxed time in the gym in addition to practices, I believe we will see a rejuvenated bunch of young men on Monday.