Episode 644 - Breaking Down the Value of the 3-Point Shot

The three-point shot has transformed basketball—but are teams actually using it the right way? In this episode, TJ and Sam dig into the analytics behind the 3, why only a handful of college teams shoot 40% from deep, and how chasing threes the wrong way can hurt your offense. They break down the importance of rim pressure, inside-out threes, and understanding your team’s ideal three-point rate. You’ll also hear how elite offenses create quality looks, how defensive philosophies influence three-point success, and why role clarity matters for shooters. If you’re a coach trying to build a smarter offense in today’s game, this conversation will challenge how you think about the three. Show Notes Why coaches must identify the role of 3s in their offense. The math behind 33% from three equaling 50% from two. Why not all threes are created equal. The importance of rim pressure for creating quality threes. Understanding and managing your team’s three-point rate. How shooters create spacing and “gravity” for the offense. Shot creation vs. simply shooting more threes. Defensive choices: protect the rim or defend the arc. Developing shooters and defining roles within your offense. Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before. This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com . Inquire while supplies last! How to Teach Conceptual Basketball with Structure and Freedom Sunday, May 17th at 8 pm EST (5 PM PACIFIC) SHOW UP LIVE AND GET THE TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT IT FASTER You’ll get the exact resources from within the PGC Coaching Community to install the Read & React faster and more effectively. And for this webinar only, we’re giving them to you free . Go to PGCHustle.co

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This episode is 42:57 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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