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Message: [QUOTE="NycUcWbbFan, post: 5157218, member: 13453"] I believe that your question(s) are iterations of the same question: How does UConn win games against different types of opponents. [LIST] [*](a) Is winning the rebounding battle necessary? Can UConn compensate even if it loses such battle? [*](b) How much 3-point shooting is optimal? [*](c) How much shooting efficiency, distributed among the different types of shots made available by a well-run UConn offense or by a stingy UConn halfcourt defense or by an effective press, is enough? [*](d) Does UConn’s beautiful offense that emphasizes finding the best open shot (I.e. no forced shot or foul fishing) and the energy required for such offense (which arguably depresses UConn’s free throw efficiency) at a disadvantage against teams where foul shots &3 are a major part of their offense? [*](e) being very efficient by design, UConn prefers more possessions; it drives Geno nuts if he cannot control pace and opposing controlling point guards that have atypical outstanding games give him headaches. [/LIST] The answer depends on the performance particulars of the game being played. [LIST] [*]In a [URL='https://the-boneyard.com/threads/who-will-be-the-primary-backup-center-for-jana.202252/post-5088893']prior post[/URL], with certain examples &1, I have used Boxscore analysis to somewhat answer the basic question; [*]In [URL='https://the-boneyard.com/threads/where-uconns-starting-lineup-is-heading.203365/post-5116635']another post[/URL], with this year’s USF game, I have used Possessions Analysis (from play-by-play info) &2 for a more complete and succinct way to answer the basic question; [*]Geno gives his teams the best postseason chances by becoming teams with the most versatile, efficient pick-your-poison offense and the most stingy defenses run by basketball players; [*]Of course, some of his championship teams are less juggernauts in certain aspects than others of his championship teams; Tina and Maya’s championship teams were less proficient with the 3 and played with less pace than his other championship teams. [/LIST] &1 Examples used: [LIST] [*]1. [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401259598']UConn 63-59 South Carolina (Feb 8, 2021)[/URL] [*]2. [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401254964']UConn 67-61 Tennessee (Jan 21, 2021)[/URL] [*]3. [URL='https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401584565']UConn 65-83 South Carolina (Feb 11, 2024)[/URL] [/LIST] &2 A subsequent version of a tool I am using has more information available with the Possessions Analysis format. &3 True shooting (compensating for foul shots) come into play. Foul shots are extremely rare for 3-point shots. Boxscores don’t capture referee-awarded foul shots from missed 2-point shot attempts. [/QUOTE]

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