I personally think pace is slightly elevated this year, but I think more so itâs we are asserting the offense earlier. This is leading to better quality shots than in the past because we have choice. Prior to this year the shot clock often determined our shot selection and not a decision by a player to take an open shot.
So, while actual pace is similar, it feels faster because we are running the offense early. And the point differentials are better shots and better efficiency overall?
We have 3 players, besides Young, who were playing significant minutes at Clemson, Syracuse & Ohio State before coming here. Thats why itâs sad that we have to celebrate moral victories at home against schools that couldnât even get invited to the Sunbelt.