Can Wisconsin Balance Tempo While Maintaining Efficiency?
Greg Gard talked with the media about Wisconsin's offensive tempo.
At the Wisconsin basketball local media day held at the Kohl Center, Badgers head coach Greg Gard opened up about the team's pace of play, shedding light on his vision for the upcoming season.
Gard acknowledged his desire for a more up-tempo style of play, recognizing that playing faster can lead to easier scoring opportunities, "but the other teams and jerseys sometimes have a different idea."
One of Gard's key points was the team's depth and experience, particularly at the point guard position. He emphasized the importance of being responsible with the ball while pushing the pace, highlighting the significance of efficiency in the offensive game.
“I think we’ve got an experienced point guard, and we've got some depth behind him," Gard told reporters. "Our bigs are pretty mobile in terms of running the middle of the floor...and then, as I tell all of them, just be responsible with the ball. The pace of play is something that gets maybe over-exaggerated in terms of a number. It’s still about the efficiency of your offense.”
Wisconsin is Open to Picking up the Pace ... Kinda
Wisconsin men's basketball finished last season at No. 343 in adjusted tempo, according to Bartorvik. That number represents a figure much closer to the mean during Greg Gard's tenure as the Badgers head coach.
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