There are some arguments out there saying the introduction of the 3 in college basketball has made the game move at a faster pace. I found an article that gave a couple of great points defending this claim. The article states that it is much easier to find an open three, then it is to work the ball inside and find an open shot. Technically speaking this could shave off about ten seconds per possession and would lead to a considerably higher amounts of possessions for both teams in a 40minute game. Another point that is made is the 3 point shot leads to more fast breaks. The reason why it leads to more fast breaks is because when a 3 is missed the chance of a long rebound is much greater. In case you don't know when a long rebound opportunity appears it is to the advantage of the team to go on the fast break because you will you get a much higher percentage of shot.
http://uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com/?q=node/1822
This video is of Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky University hitting five three pointers in a row to start the game.
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I like your enthusiasm on the 3 point shot and the effect it has on the game of basketball. I am, myself a lover of the 3 ball. I was wondering though, what are your thoughts on moving the 3 line back to NBA range or even a tad farther. It seems to me that players are taking deeper shots with ease and maybe moving it back might instigate a more inside game or something like it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I actually like where the line is currently at. I don't believe it will get moved back to NBA range, just because NBA is a whole other level of basketball and it should be farther then college. I think it will get moved back a little bit more for the same reasons you mentioned but not all the way back to NBA range.
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