Is Solo still in a slump?

[Mike Honcho]

We all dog on Donny as an announcer/commentator, but he did say something last night that I had been thinking myself, that the new energy and focus Ball has been putting on his D and other aspects of his game has probably affected his 3 pt shooting. I agree with him that as Ball continues to round out his game that the 3 pt shooting will steadily return.

It contradicts what Ball has said himself. By focusing on other aspects of his game, he feels less pressure on his shooting and his muscle memory is more prone to kick in.

 

[uconn_jack]

It contradicts what Ball has said himself. By focusing on other aspects of his game, he feels less pressure on his shooting and his muscle memory is more prone to kick in.

Sounds good in theory, but results so far haven't borne that out. I do fully expect that will come around though.

 

[AllHusky]

Do any metrics people have Solo’s percentage from say 8-15 feet this season? I swear it’s gotta be like 75+

Edit: maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you get my point. I love that look any time it’s open.

Asked the same basic question a game or two ago and somebody had the %'s. At that time it was 50%(which I found unbelievable, really can't remember him missing many, like you) It has gone up in the past couple of games, I'm sure.

 

[Edward Sargent]

It seems he's been doing a little bit of everything but his shot has been off. Last night he did a little bit of everything and shot it really well

 

[aboogieee]

 

[bmayuc]

The "solo is in a shooting slump" narrative is total nonsense.

I watched some tape, and last year as a first time starter, Solo made his bread on catch and shoot shots that were high quality - open looks, feet set, on balance.

This year especially early on he had a greeeeeeeen light to expand that shot selection, and he's taken many more movement shots, shots with his feet not square, shoulders coming square while he's elevating. In short, his shooting hasn't suffered some mysterious collapse, he is trying to expand his universe of what can be considered a "good shot". He's trying to grow and establish his new shooting envelope.

Now that he wasn't hitting at a high enough clip, I think you will see(and have seen) him adjust back just a touch and focus on higher quality shots, and those shooting rates will jump.

 

[Ewekon]

He's getting a lot more attention from the opponent's best D guard(s) and come a time when pick your poison, double Solo or Mullins arrives, both are going to get and hit a lot of open shots ... aka let Braylon play 30 mins with Solo as well. Keep them on the floor together more often than not. Mullins' D is just fine and only getting better.

Might take from Stew's minutes a bit.....