UMKC's lack of defense

When a player shoots 40.2% from the 3-point arc, he is a good shooter. When an entire team shoots 40.2% from the arc, that is really outstanding. When the “team” that shoots that is your opponents in the aggregate, that means that you play TERRIBLE defense. To some degree defense needs size and quickness, but the biggest part is intensity and focus, and proper teaching.


UMKC’s opponents shot 40.2% from the arc this year. That is inexcusable in a coach. They did not excuse it, and now they have a new coach.