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Originally Posted by WCS
Offense:
Izzo stated that he wants his team to play more athletic this year...he wants to optimize the dribble penetration.
The best thing about the new 3 point line is that it provides more room inside to dribble penetrate. Lucas/Walton/Lucious will have opportunities to be triple option threats on the dribble penetration - go to the hoop, dump off to an inside guy, kick out to a perimeter shot.
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True, the extra distance will make it more difficult for defenders to come off their man to guard the open 3 from the kickout, although that's a double edged sword.