Thu, December 19, 2024
Wed, December 18, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 18th 2024 ] - rnz
NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic
[ Wed, Dec 18th 2024 ] - The Post-Journal
Lapping The Competition
Tue, December 17, 2024
Mon, December 16, 2024

Trotter's 10 Trends: Kentucky's handoffs are hard to stop, UCLA finds a defensive ace and more takeaways


//sports-competition.news-articles.net/content/2 .. la-finds-a-defensive-ace-and-more-takeaways.html
Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 15:05 GMT by CBSSports.com   Print publication without navigation

  • Houston's historic defense and a Georgetown freshman's post-up dominance are among trends that Isaac Trotter is tracking

The article by CBS Sports' David Cobb discusses ten notable trends in college basketball. Kentucky's effective use of handoffs, particularly with players like Oscar Tshiebwe and Cason Wallace, has made their offense particularly hard to defend. UCLA has found a defensive gem in freshman Adem Bona, who has significantly bolstered their defense. Other trends include Houston's Marcus Sasser stepping up as a key player, Gonzaga's Drew Timme continuing to dominate, and the emergence of new talents like Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis. The article also touches on teams like Baylor and Texas struggling with consistency, the impact of injuries on teams like Duke, and the surprising performance of teams like Rutgers and Providence. Additionally, it highlights the importance of three-point shooting and how teams are adapting to the evolving strategies in college basketball.

Read the Full CBSSports.com Article at:
[ https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/trotters-10-trends-kentuckys-handoffs-are-hard-to-stop-ucla-finds-a-defensive-ace-and-more-takeaways/ ]

Publication Contributing Sources