I remember a comment made by the Japanese coach after a game where Japan lost to Australia in the first Asia Cup Australia competed in. He said the Opals 3 point shooting killed the Japanese and after that he made it a point that Japan would use the 3 pointer as a weapon, which they certainly have.
The Opals have some good 3 point shooters but no one as consistent as many of the Japanese players. It seems the 3 pointer is becoming more and more of a weapon in international games so should the Opals concentrate on 3 point shooting so that every one in the team is a real threat from the 3 point line and not an inconsistent threat like we seem to be now. I’m sure it would help when playing against China and USA with their super tall players.
I remember a comment made by the Japanese coach after a game where Japan lost to Australia in the first Asia Cup Australia competed in. He said the Opals 3 point shooting killed the Japanese and after that he made it a point that Japan would use the 3 pointer as a weapon, which they certainly have.
The Opals have some good 3 point shooters but no one as consistent as many of the Japanese players. It seems the 3 pointer is becoming more and more of a weapon in international games so should the Opals concentrate on 3 point shooting so that every one in the team is a real threat from the 3 point line and not an inconsistent threat like we seem to be now. I’m sure it would help when playing against China and USA with their super tall players.