Purdue basketball's outside shooting crisis deepens after Valpo defeat
Purdue contends it is a good 3-point shooting team. It might be true, but evidence at the moment tells a different story after a loss to Valparaiso.
Purdue basketball's outside shooting crisis has intensified following their double overtime loss to Valparaiso. Jack Benter, Purdue's director of basketball operations, stated that there's no cause for concern and that the team is generally good shooters who will eventually start hitting their marks. However, Purdue's shooting percentages from beyond the arc have been troubling.
Over three consecutive losses, their 3-point shooting has dropped to 17.9%, 16.2% over the last three games, and 20.4% over two regular season games. Assistant coach Matt Painter expressed his concern about the trend, noting that it's not just an outlier. Despite having proven scorers like Daniel Jacobsen, the team has struggled on the outside.
For Valparaiso, the Boilermakers had to rely on driving lanes and foul shots in overtime, which might not solve the issue if they continue to struggle shooting 3's.
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