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HOOPS FILM STUDY: HOW THE BUCKEYES UTILIZED KAM WILLIAMS DURING THEIR WIN STREAK
For as inconsistent as Ohio State's offense is this year, Thad Matta can grab a reliable scorer off the bench to spark his team. A large, early deficit against Indiana rendered Kam Williams ineffective, but he was instrumental throughout OSU's seven-game win streak.
Williams played at least 14 minutes in each game since Austin Grandstaff transferred. Prior to that, his playing time ranged from four (Virginia) to 26 (Grambling St.) minutes played. His play with an increased workload allowed Matta to settle on a rotation; no doubt a key reason why the Buckeyes reeled off seven wins in a row.
The sophomore guard shot nearly 60 percent from the field and scored in double figures three times during the win streak, via our Chris Lauderback. Williams' numbers throughout that stretch and – in particular – his performance against Northwestern displayed his importance to the team.
Let's see how Matta and assistant Greg Paulus incorporated Williams into the offense:
OSU'S ZONE OFFENSE
Illinois and Northwestern mixed heavy 2-3 zone usage with some man-to-man. At times, opponents constantly switching defensive looks give Ohio State problems.
The Buckeyes don't necessarily turn the ball over that much in these situations – save for the Indiana game – but it typically takes them longer to initiate offense. The two freshmen point guards on the roster makes it more difficult, but JaQuan Lyle and A.J. Harris have improved in their ability to read opposing defenses.
With Williams on the floor and the spacing he provides, OSU likes to run a high ball screen for Lyle or Harris to see how the defense reacts when either point guard attacks. Here, the wing defender rotates to Lyle and the Illini defender in the short corner does not get to Williams quickly enough:
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Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...utilized-kam-williams-during-their-win-streak
For as inconsistent as Ohio State's offense is this year, Thad Matta can grab a reliable scorer off the bench to spark his team. A large, early deficit against Indiana rendered Kam Williams ineffective, but he was instrumental throughout OSU's seven-game win streak.
Williams played at least 14 minutes in each game since Austin Grandstaff transferred. Prior to that, his playing time ranged from four (Virginia) to 26 (Grambling St.) minutes played. His play with an increased workload allowed Matta to settle on a rotation; no doubt a key reason why the Buckeyes reeled off seven wins in a row.
The sophomore guard shot nearly 60 percent from the field and scored in double figures three times during the win streak, via our Chris Lauderback. Williams' numbers throughout that stretch and – in particular – his performance against Northwestern displayed his importance to the team.
Let's see how Matta and assistant Greg Paulus incorporated Williams into the offense:
OSU'S ZONE OFFENSE
Illinois and Northwestern mixed heavy 2-3 zone usage with some man-to-man. At times, opponents constantly switching defensive looks give Ohio State problems.
The Buckeyes don't necessarily turn the ball over that much in these situations – save for the Indiana game – but it typically takes them longer to initiate offense. The two freshmen point guards on the roster makes it more difficult, but JaQuan Lyle and A.J. Harris have improved in their ability to read opposing defenses.
With Williams on the floor and the spacing he provides, OSU likes to run a high ball screen for Lyle or Harris to see how the defense reacts when either point guard attacks. Here, the wing defender rotates to Lyle and the Illini defender in the short corner does not get to Williams quickly enough:
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continued
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...utilized-kam-williams-during-their-win-streak
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