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Message: [QUOTE="auror, post: 3294101, member: 1329"] We were 312th in the country last year in free throw rate on defense and we fouled good shooters too often. All in all, opposing teams scored the 30th most free throws as a percentage of total points against us. Free throws are highly efficient shots. Opponents averaged 1.46 points per trip to the line for 2 against us last year, vs. 1.01 points per defensive possession in total (which means the strictly non-foul shot part of the pie was an even lower number). You could argue it was the single biggest flaw on the team last year. It may have been a symptom of other issues (personnel and/or scheme) rather than just physical, aggressive play, though. It's at the least a fair question to ask if Hurley is emphasizing avoiding fouling opponents enough. [/QUOTE]