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Washington Huskies Mens Basketball Team Hit .500 In Three Steps

By Bret Stuter

Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) (center) on the bench in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Huskies 81-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) (center) on the bench in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Huskies 81-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Matisse Thybulle (4) controls the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies forward Matisse Thybulle (4) controls the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Step Two: Improve Three Point Shot

Offensively, the team will need to promote their three-point shooting in practice. The team shot just 35.4 percent from the perimeter, while opponents shot 39.9 percent from the same distance. Guard David Crisp will need to improve his trey shot. Even playing alongside Markelle Fultz, Crisp’s 210 3PT attempts led the Huskies by a large margin.

Another player with a soft touch shot is Matisse Thybulle. His 40.5 percent accuracy from that long range was a close second behind Markelle Fultz.  The struggle was that he was low volume. This season, he could become the primary perimeter go to, which would help the team spacing and offense.  When teams come out to defend the perimeter, the burst of David Crisp’s drive to the basket become far more effective.

Much like the running game opening the passing game on a football field, the perimeter game opens up the paint on the basketball court.

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