The teams shot a combined 30.9 percent from the field. And they are supposed to be the best outside bombers on each team. The scouting report on Ole Miss is simple. Zone the Rebels because they don't have a Keith Carter this season to pepper away from long range. I think we've passed up some open shots because we've been conscious of being inside-oriented.
Theories abound as to why shooting seems to get worse every year.
Kids don't spend as much time as they used to working on the shot. They go to movies or play video games or go on dates. Outside shooting, some coaches say, isn't as attention grabbing as driving to the basket and dunking. You don't get that same reaction from a three-pointer unless you hit one late in the game when you're behind. Smith credits improved de-fenses for making life miserable for offenses.