Word: backdoors
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...first half I got a lot of open looks,” McGeary said. “I thought our big guys did a good job of passing the ball, especially in the first half. That allowed us guards to get a couple backdoor [layups], a couple wide-open jumpers. It’s not just one guy launching threes. It’s got to be a total team effort...
Harvard led for most of the game by exploiting the Wolverines’ 1-3-1 trapping zone, with sophomore Jeremy Lin hitting Pusar on backdoor cuts for numerous easy layups...
Indeed, Pusar made use of backdoor cuts against Michigan’s 1-3-1 zone to be on the receiving end of two passes from Lin and another from Harris, helping the Crimson to a 28-22 halftime lead. He was also fouled after taking a nice pass from Housman, knocking down both free throws, and putting back one of his own misses to finish the half with 10 points...
...success on backdoor plays was ironic, considering Michigan coach John Beilein’s West Virginia team made it to the Elite Eight three years ago while relying heavily on backdoor cuts...
...Another lay-in from Pusar, which gives him 10 points, found by Jeremy Lin as the Crimson continues to burn the 1-3-1 zone backdoor. This follows a DeShawn Sims three-pointer for Michigan. HARVARD 28, MICHIGAN...