if anything, the 3 point shot saved basketball. It made everyone capable of impacting the game, and made having a great center not the only way to win. Which makes every kid feel like they can pick up a basketball and be great.
But of course, basketball as a game has recently overcorrected as a result of the rise of Stephen Curry, and there is now too much reliance on the 3pt shot in my opinion.
NBA is way worse on this. Most regular season games become a 3pt shooting contest.
I prefer the college game because there is much better balance in offensive attack.
Just a thought and one for consideration . I think Pitino had developed his game plans around the idea that Dingle was going to be a major contributor to the offense .
So far that has not happened and the possibility exists that RP gave a even more green light to DJ as a result . Additionally , if you watch closely on most shots that Jenkins takes he has already beaten his man .
The fact of the shot not going in , is a different story . And , sure he’s taken some bad shots . But , we have guys who miss point blank dunks .
And , in crunch time , Jenkins has a knack that gets him to the rim often . Again , beating his man off the dribble
I especially like his move to the hoop from the left side using his left hand . It’s a lethal weapon and he’s great at it ., Rarely misses .
And , at the end of most of our games , DJ has 15-18 points , 6 Assits , 3 rebounds and 2 steals .
Plus , usually hard defense on the opponent PG . Only negative is his tendency to take the bad foul .
