Random Stats: OU 3-Point Shooting

[SoonerTraveler]

Since the off-season is coming up in a few weeks, I thought I would post some "random stats" for analysis and discussion. The focus is on stats from the 18 games played in the Big-12 regular season, since these are the most important games of the season, and these games reflect how players perform against high level competition.

This first presentation concerns 3-Point shooting. There will be more to come later, on other statistics.

3-POINT SHOOTING: On a comparative basis, Frank Booker and Jordan Woodard are off to a great start as freshman. Last year as freshmen, Buddy shot .162 (6-37) in Big-12 regular season games, while Isaiah shot .188 (3-16).

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2013-14 Oklahoma Sooners
Random stats from Big-12 Conference basketball games (18 games)

12-6 .. Conference Record
_7-2 .. Home Games
_5-4 .. Road Games

Big-12 Regular Season Game Statistics
3-Point Percentage .. Player (3fg-fga)

.429 .. Buddy Hield (63-147)
.407 .. Tyler Neal (22-54)
.391 .. Frank Booker (25-64)
.382 .. Isaiah Cousins (21-55)
.371 .. Cameron Clark (13-35)
.359 .. Jordan Woodard (14-39)
.333 .. Ryan Spangler (1-3)
.188 .. Je’lon Hornbeak (6-32)

NOTE: As a sophomore in 2000-2001, Hollis Price shot .342 from 3-point range (38-111) for the entire season. For the entire season this year, Buddy has shot .451 from long range (89-224).

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3-Point Career Records – OU History

3-Point FG Percentage (minimum 100 attempts)
.435 (81-186) .. Quannas White (2002-2003)

3-Point FGs Made
259 .. Terry Evans (1990-1993)

3-Point FG Attempts
698 .. Terry Evans (1990-1993)

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Single Season 3-Point Records

3-Point FG Percentage (minimum 60 attempts)
.473 .. Tim Heskett (1999)

3-Point FGs Made
105 .. Nate Erdmann (1997)

3-Point FG Attempts
257 .. Nate Erdmann (1997)

 

[BoulderSooner]

Should be noted that the 3 point line is now further away

 

[pnkranger]

IF Buddy continues to improve the way I think he will, he might not make as many 3 pointers next year, but he will shoot at a higher percentage because he'll be mixing up his shot selection a little more.

 

[AdaSooner]

Great stuff, Traveler! Thanks!!!

I remember a discussion before the season started when most of us were worried about scoring from the perimeter and hoping two or three players would average at least 35% from behind the arc. I don't believe anyone dreamed we would have six averaging that or more. I don't I didn't.

Hornbeak was thought to be the likely candidate to shoot a high percentage, because he was the best perimeter shooter of the returning players from last year, and he's not even on that list. Je'lon shot has looked a lot better lately, so I think his percentage will continue to improve.

Booker has a chance to be one of the best three point shooters OU has had in time. He just needs to be more selective on the shots he takes.

 

[SoonerSpock]

Great stuff, Traveler! Thanks!!!

I remember a discussion before the season started when most of us were worried about scoring from the perimeter and hoping two or three players would average at least 35% from behind the arc. I don't believe anyone dreamed we would have six averaging that or more. I don't I didn't.

Hornbeak was thought to be the likely candidate to shoot a high percentage, because he was the best perimeter shooter of the returning players from last year, and he's not even on that list. Je'lon shot has looked a lot better lately, so I think his percentage will continue to improve.

Booker has a chance to be one of the best three point shooters OU has had in time. He just needs to be more selective on the shots he takes.

Booker also needs to diversify his game to include penetration and the 15' jumper. Accomplish that and defenders will not be able to play him so tight which will help his percentage BTA .

 

[AdaSooner]

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Booker also needs to diversify his game to include penetration and the 15' jumper. Accomplish that and defenders will not be able to play him so tight which will help his percentage BTA .

Agreed. He has done that a few times lately, just not nearly enough.

 

[WTSooner]

While I think Booker can get better, not everybody can be a good all around player. Given the guys that are just one glass ahead of him, we don't need Booker to be a mediocre all around player. We need him to be a great shooter.

I'll always remember Capel trying to change Michael Neal, and make him an all around player. The guy was a shooter. Offensively, that is all he was.

 

[DenverSooner]

Booker has shown some serious leaping ability this season. If he adds a little to his game each season, he will be pretty darn good as a senior.

 

[AdaSooner]

While I think Booker can get better, not everybody can be a good all around player. Given the guys that are just one glass ahead of him, we don't need Booker to be a mediocre all around player. We need him to be a great shooter.

I'll always remember Capel trying to change Michael Neal, and make him an all around player. The guy was a shooter. Offensively, that is all he was.

I get what you're saying. But if Booker wants to be a great shooter, he needs to put the ball on the floor more. That doesn't mean he has to develop a great all around game. If he mixes in an occasional dribble drive to the rim or a pull up short-range jumper, that should help to keep defenders honest.

All opposing coaches and players have to do is look at OU's stats to know that he has been a one-dimensional player on offense this season. He has put up 131 shots so far, only 20 of them were not from three point range. Expanding his game will do nothing but increase his value on offense and improve his shooting percentage from the perimeter.

 

[thebigabd]

I have been saying this all season about Booker... of course, everyone wants guys like Booker to develop an all-around game, but is likely that he is a 3pt gunner and every team needs a guy like that.

If he develops all-around, great. But he will be awesome if he just stays a 3pt gunner.

 

[KBaden145]

For comparison's sake with Booker, Forte shot .284 from 3 as a FR with 109 of his 142 shots being from deep. Considering Forte's improved shooting from 3 and all-around game this season, it's very much within the realm of possibility Frank can make similar if not more improvement as a SO.


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[AdaSooner]

For comparison's sake with Booker, Forte shot .284 from 3 as a FR with 109 of his 142 shots being from deep. Considering Forte's improved shooting from 3 and all-around game this season, it's very much within the realm of possibility Frank can make similar if not more improvement as a SO.


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Most freshman hit the "freshman wall" in conference games. Booker didn't do that. He actually improved his shooting from three in Big 12 play. He was 25 of 64 (39%) against better competition in Big 12 games.

To me, that says a lot about how good he could be before he's through.

 

[BigTime]

Great stuff. Thanks Trav!

 

[j2d2]

I dont think developing a pull-up jumper would interfere with Booker's further development as a 3 point shooter.

 

[DenverSooner]

For comparison's sake with Booker, Forte shot .284 from 3 as a FR with 109 of his 142 shots being from deep. Considering Forte's improved shooting from 3 and all-around game this season, it's very much within the realm of possibility Frank can make similar if not more improvement as a SO.


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It is amazing how similar their number of 3 point attempts and total shots were as freshman. I think Booker will improve but I really doubt he has a more significant improvement than Forte. Forte increased his percentage by almost .200 points. If Frank did that he would be shooting above .500 from 3 point range. I would love to see his makes increase notable and his percentage increase slightly.

 

[DenverSooner]

Most freshman hit the "freshman wall" in conference games. Booker didn't do that. He actually improved his shooting from three in Big 12 play. He was 25 of 64 (39%) against better competition in Big 12 games.

To me, that says a lot about how good he could be before he's through.

Neither did Woodard. I thought he did and even said something about it but he came back strong. I think both guys are going to show notable improvement. I think OU guards are going to easily be the best in the conference next season.

 

[KBaden145]

It is amazing how similar their number of 3 point attempts and total shots were as freshman. I think Booker will improve but I really doubt he has a more significant improvement than Forte. Forte increased his percentage by almost .200 points. If Frank did that he would be shooting above .500 from 3 point range. I would love to see his makes increase notable and his percentage increase slightly.

I did not mean to say Booker would have the same increase percentage wise as Forte. I expect to see a significant jump in his percentage but I'm talking more about the development of Forte's game off the the dribble. Great shooters shoot great from everywhere. I see Booker being that deep threat we can count but developing more of a diverse drive and attack game and getting to the free throw line a lot more, like others have mentioned on this thread. A catch at the 3 line and a pump fake will buy you a lot of space to attack off the bounce.


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[SoonerTraveler]

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A catch at the 3 line and a pump fake will buy you a lot of space to attack off the bounce.
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All of the OU guards seem to be using shot-fakes and pass-fakes to better advantage this year. Good coaching pays off.

 

[WTSooner]

All of the OU guards seem to be using shot-fakes and pass-fakes to better advantage this year. Good coaching pays off.

Agreed. I especially like them inside, and we did a very good job of that early, but our bigs didn't use them as effectively later in the season. Hopefully they will work on that some this offseason. One of my favorite basketball moves.