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The Tigers also attempt three-pointers at the eighth-highest rate while ranking 31st nationally with a Biggest strength: Defense.
Historically so, even. Texas Tech boasts the most efficient unit of the year KenPom. The Red Raiders are third in opponent two-point percentage, eighth in three-point defense and 15th in turnover rate.
Biggest weakness: Comparatively, this offense is the worst in the Final Four. Texas Tech ranks 28th on KenPom , while the others are second, fifth and sixth. Stellar defense atones for some issues, but the Red Raiders are when allowing plus points.
He's averaging More to know: Texas Tech has a couple of underrated stars. Davide Moretti attempts 4. Biggest strength: Cassius Winston spearheads the scoring attack, but the ball doesn't stick anywhere in this offense. Michigan State leads the nation in assist rate. Winston dishes 7. Biggest weakness: Turnovers can be a problem for the Spartans, and you never quite know when. Each remaining defense is adept at taking advantage of careless possessions.
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The name "Izzo" is supposed to be synonymous with rebounding, but, for whatever reason, this particular group has been known to struggle on its defensive boards. Sometimes one of the best offenses against the MSU defense is a missed shot; LSU and Duke were able to pull down a combined 37 percent of their chances.
When the Spartans do get a defensive board, invest early in the possession in denying Winston the ball. Don't let the Spartans' offense devote that first 10 seconds of the shot clock to Winston probing in the half court, because he's lethal at it. Never guard Tillman beyond the arc, and don't be afraid to put Aaron Henry on the line.
Texas Tech Red Raiders. How they beat you: Chris Beard reached his school's first Final Four with America's most effective defense. The Red Raiders' secret is in their personnel. When opposing players drive, they have to get through two or three capable Red Raiders. When those attempts fail over time, they settle for perimeter shots.
Here's the problem: Texas Tech often recovers to contest those shots. Michigan settled for deep 3-pointers 1-for in its loss to Texas Tech in the Sweet They knew who the shooters were and the drivers were, and you got to tip your hat off. They'll go iso and attack the mismatch.
Mooney realized early in the Gonzaga game that he could post Josh Perkins. Mooney, Moretti and Owens can all score. Culver finished 5-for in the win over Gonzaga. How you beat them: Everything starts with Culver. In the Red Raiders' losses, he has been frustrated. Against Gonzaga on Saturday, he had a hard time finding good looks with Hachimura and others defending him.
Once he gets going, however, Texas Tech is difficult to stop. In all, Culver committed 30 turnovers in Texas Tech's six losses. With Culver struggling, Texas Tech made fewer than 45 percent of its shots inside the arc in five of the six losses.
It's also important to have a good point guard who can both facilitate the action on offense and get defensive stops. Opponents also have to take advantage of their perimeter looks and finish on second-chance opportunities. Anything a team can do to get Owens, their most important defender, off the floor is encouraged, too. He has fouled out four times and finished 11 games with four fouls this season. Overall, you can't beat Texas Tech without a consistently efficient offensive effort and a defensive attack that corrals Culver.
Easier said than done with this group, though. Virginia Cavaliers. How they beat you: Ask any coach in the ACC and they'll say it's just draining to face the Cavaliers. Bennett's team takes any opponent out of its rhythm due to its grind-it-out, half-court style. The Cavaliers play the slowest tempo in the country. Virginia's calling card is still on the defensive end of the floor, where the Cavaliers rank in the top seven in adjusted defensive efficiency for the sixth straight season.
They pack the paint, closing off driving lanes and essentially try to force opponents to take contested 3-pointers. But this season's Virginia team is slightly different -- the Cavaliers can score.
They actually rank higher in offensive efficiency than defensive efficiency. Jerome is one of the most confident guards in the country, capable of getting shots for himself or others.