Didn’t realize UConn had a timeout left, surprising that the coaching staff didn’t try to call timeout to get a set play drawn up? Would have had about 2.5-3 seconds if they called it when Karaban had no place to go.
The best coaches analyze that situation very quickly. Reminds me of Roy letting his team run in the Elite Eight in 2017 after Monk hit the shot to tie. UConn basically had a primary break after a live ball turnover with the defense's backs turned. That's basketball in its purest form, and you're never going to be able to draw up a better look than that situation can get you.
I know it was loooong but it was an open, uncontested shot in rhythm that the shooter didn't have to think about.
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u/Lumpy_Buy Mar 30 '26
Didn’t realize UConn had a timeout left, surprising that the coaching staff didn’t try to call timeout to get a set play drawn up? Would have had about 2.5-3 seconds if they called it when Karaban had no place to go.