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[Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« on: January 04, 2024, 08:57:18 AM »
Mark got in touch with 11 different people and did over 9 hours of interviews to get the full story of what has helped make Nevada Smith the offensive coordinator he is today. It's a long, but extremely fun read.

https://painttouches.com/2024/01/04/the-architect-nevada-smith-and-a-journey-of-basketball-innovation-marquette/

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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2024, 09:27:03 AM »
Great article.   Answers questions about...

Why doesn't MU run more set plays?
What is going to happen when MU need a bucket?

The offense is concepts, read and react, and trust.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2024, 09:31:40 AM »
My question...why doesn't Marquette prioritize shooting more? The offense is getting good shots.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2024, 09:38:17 AM »
That is what it is designed to do.  Shots at the rim and open 3's.   Hopefully, Stevie and Sean turned the corner against Creighton and Kam regains his touch.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2024, 09:46:02 AM »
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on January 04, 2024, 09:31:40 AM
My question...why doesn't Marquette prioritize shooting more? The offense is getting good shots.

Agreed.

Kon would've been a MASSIVE get.  As would Milan who ended up at ISU.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2024, 10:01:10 AM »
Watching Mason Miller shoot it the other day, couldn't help but think if MU had a guy like that in this offense... man oh man.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2024, 10:11:02 AM »
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 04, 2024, 10:01:10 AM
Watching Mason Miller shoot it the other day, couldn't help but think if MU had a guy like that in this offense... man oh man.

Other than Ben, Shaka has not signed a good shooter, mostly kids that drive to the hole, it would be nice to get one of them. 
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2024, 10:28:25 AM »
Quote from: BCHoopster on January 04, 2024, 10:11:02 AM
Other than Ben, Shaka has not signed a good shooter, mostly kids that drive to the hole, it would be nice to get one of them.

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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2024, 10:38:06 AM »
We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2024, 10:43:06 AM »
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on January 04, 2024, 10:38:06 AM
We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.

Yep. Once Kam gets it going again things will pick up. Saturday would be a good time for that.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2024, 10:49:21 AM »
Because defense too
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2024, 10:52:03 AM »
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on January 04, 2024, 10:38:06 AM
We have plenty of "good" shooters. Just no "knock-down" Markus / Sam types.

To be fair those guys were once in a generation and are 1 & 4 on our all time list. I'd be happy with an Acker or Rowsey from outside. Right now we have Jake Thomas.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2024, 10:58:51 AM »
Great article. Makes me enjoy and have higher hopes (expectations, even) for this season, knowing that the Big 3 won't be around next year; it's clear that even Nevada himself sees Kolek as key.

I guess I/we will also have to get ready for the day that Nevada moves on. If Adrian Autry doesn't work out in Syracuse, that might be a place for Nevada.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2024, 11:01:23 AM »
I mean, Kolek is a pretty dang good shooter and Shaka signed him.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2024, 11:24:44 AM »
Quote from: mug644 on January 04, 2024, 10:58:51 AM
Great article. Makes me enjoy and have higher hopes (expectations, even) for this season, knowing that the Big 3 won't be around next year; it's clear that even Nevada himself sees Kolek as key.

I guess I/we will also have to get ready for the day that Nevada moves on. If Adrian Autry doesn't work out in Syracuse, that might be a place for Nevada.

I think he might be destined for an NBA assistant bench before being a head coach in college. He doesn't seem to recruit.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2024, 11:54:19 AM »
Great article, I love learning the backstory and history of people associated with the program.  Mix in some philosophy breakdown and a few specifics, and this was the whole package.   Thanks for sharing!
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2024, 03:14:11 PM »
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on January 04, 2024, 11:24:44 AM
I think he might be destined for an NBA assistant bench before being a head coach in college. He doesn't seem to recruit.

Hmm. I wonder. I took from the article that he was looking to get back to the college game while in the pros. I suppose he could prefer to be an assistant in the NBA more than a head coach in college. Or, maybe he'll stay happy as Shaka's offensive guru at MU for years to come!
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2024, 06:22:32 PM »
Quote from: mug644 on January 04, 2024, 03:14:11 PM
Hmm. I wonder. I took from the article that he was looking to get back to the college game while in the pros. I suppose he could prefer to be an assistant in the NBA more than a head coach in college. Or, maybe he'll stay happy as Shaka's offensive guru at MU for years to come!
G-League no continuation as players got developed and team depleted. So in a way for doing your job you get penalized.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2024, 07:44:30 PM »
Fabulous article that really makes you appreciate who Smith is and that we have him at Marquette!  Ty for posting link
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2024, 07:45:54 PM »
Excellent writing and worth a donation :)
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2024, 08:51:41 PM »
Impressive article about a basketball savant.  Thank you! 
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2024, 09:03:42 PM »
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 04, 2024, 06:22:32 PM
G-League no continuation as players got developed and team depleted. So in a way for doing your job you get penalized.

True, and that came out in the article. My sense was that in wanting to leave the G-league, he preferred college to the NBA. That's part of my thinking that he might prefer to stay in the college ranks rather than move to the NBA. But what do I know? I'm glad to have him at MU.
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Re: [Paint Touches] Nevada Smith and a journey of basketball innovation
« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2024, 07:25:25 AM »
Great article. Exciting philosophy and journey. Interesting about the back and forth with Shaka.

What was not answered is how to beat a containment defense? Bully Ball will be out again tomorrow.
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