Just Rewatched End Game Sequence

[richthedentist]

First and foremost the Michigan player 200% traveled for none of those refs to make that call is beyond criminal; He not only slid on his pivot foot but he lifted it up way before he passed the ball
Second the guard who received the 200% double dribbled!! The only issue here is Michigan called timeout so it is hard to tell if they called timeout before the double dribble
Third is Dylan on the final play he was totally out of position guarding absolutely no one as Wolf was already double teamed and he was caught ball watching; had he been on his man he probably doesn't even get the pass and we win; his closeout very weak because the shot was gone way before he closed out

 

[RAC93]

First and foremost the Michigan player 200% traveled for none of those refs to make that call is beyond criminal; He not only slid on his pivot foot but he lifted it up way before he passed the ball
Second the guard who received the 200% double dribbled!! The only issue here is Michigan called timeout so it is hard to tell if they called timeout before the double dribble
Third is Dylan on the final play he was totally out of position guarding absolutely no one as Wolf was already double teamed and he was caught ball watching; had he been on his man he probably doesn't even get the pass and we win; his closeout very weak because the shot was gone way before he closed out

I rewatched as well. Ace and Lathan had Wolf doubled already, there were 3.6 seconds left at the inbounds, Wolf had nowhere to go with the ball as they walled him up, he really had to pass to Burnett. The defense was good on Wolf. Surprisingly Golden is not in the paint or anywhere near the basket, that’s how Lathan ended up being in the area to double, Golden actually ended up behind Wolf outside the 3 point line after Wolf dribbled a little. So Golden was nowhere near the rim or the paint to make a play. The only breakdown in the defense was Dylan being far away from Burnett. I get what Dylan was trying to do as he was hedging toward the paint in case Wolf drove the lane (which Wolf tends to do), but Ace and Lathan contained Wolf. Plus Dortch was cheating down from his man on the wing to help in the paint so one could argue that the Wolf drive was accounted for by Ace and Lathan closing him off and Dortch to come over and help in the paint. Dylan was just too far away from Burnett, not sure if he thought Wolf was definitely driving or that the pass was going to the other side where Michigan had 2 players outside the 3 point line. Dylan definitely lost track of his man, i get what his thought process was but we basically didn’t guard a Michigan player.

I have heard the shot called a miracle shot, not a miracle at all. These guys practice a lot of threes, they shoot a lot of threes, everyone is in love with the 3 point shot. Was it deep behind the line, yes. But not impossible as these guys work on shooting from behind the line. He was uncovered like shoot around and he made it, we played percentages and said they can have that shot. Michigan had no time, we walled off Wolf and they took the only thing we gave them in 3.6 seconds of time and they made the shot, that happens. But let’s make no mistake, we definitely left Burnett alone.

 

[Pils86]

Thanks to The Rut for posting. My take, travel questionable as his footwork was obscured some, 100% double dribble as you can see a freeze frame with both hands on the ball and the refs hand had not gone up yet. I can't blame Dylan too much as the guy was way beyond the 3 point arc, a crazy place to be in one point game, but inexplicably he takes a step back just as Wolf begins to pass, if he stayed in place or took a step forward instead he may have been able to tip the pass or at least would have been closer to close on the shot to try to alter it.

 

[RUJMM78]

With only 3.6 seconds Rutgers should have pressured the inbound passer with a tall player causing him to pass backward which means two players couldn't touch the ball and shoot before the shot clock reached zero.

 

[bethlehemfan]

I rewatched as well. Ace and Lathan had Wolf doubled already, there were 3.6 seconds left at the inbounds, Wolf had nowhere to go with the ball as they walled him up, he really had to pass to Burnett. The defense was good on Wolf. Surprisingly Golden is not in the paint or anywhere near the basket, that’s how Lathan ended up being in the area to double, Golden actually ended up behind Wolf outside the 3 point line after Wolf dribbled a little. So Golden was nowhere near the rim or the paint to make a play. The only breakdown in the defense was Dylan being far away from Burnett. I get what Dylan was trying to do as he was hedging toward the paint in case Wolf drove the lane (which Wolf tends to do), but Ace and Lathan contained Wolf. Plus Dortch was cheating down from his man on the wing to help in the paint so one could argue that the Wolf drive was accounted for by Ace and Lathan closing him off and Dortch to come over and help in the paint. Dylan was just too far away from Burnett, not sure if he thought Wolf was definitely driving or that the pass was going to the other side where Michigan had 2 players outside the 3 point line. Dylan definitely lost track of his man, i get what his thought process was but we basically didn’t guard a Michigan player.

I have heard the shot called a miracle shot, not a miracle at all. These guys practice a lot of threes, they shoot a lot of threes, everyone is in love with the 3 point shot. Was it deep behind the line, yes. But not impossible as these guys work on shooting from behind the line. He was uncovered like shoot around and he made it, we played percentages and said they can have that shot. Michigan had no time, we walled off Wolf and they took the only thing we gave them in 3.6 seconds of time and they made the shot, that happens. But let’s make no mistake, we definitely left Burnett alone.

Not a miracle but still low percentage otherwise you would shoot that every time down the floor n

 

[SBP]

I rewatched as well. Ace and Lathan had Wolf doubled already, there were 3.6 seconds left at the inbounds, Wolf had nowhere to go with the ball as they walled him up, he really had to pass to Burnett. The defense was good on Wolf. Surprisingly Golden is not in the paint or anywhere near the basket, that’s how Lathan ended up being in the area to double, Golden actually ended up behind Wolf outside the 3 point line after Wolf dribbled a little. So Golden was nowhere near the rim or the paint to make a play. The only breakdown in the defense was Dylan being far away from Burnett. I get what Dylan was trying to do as he was hedging toward the paint in case Wolf drove the lane (which Wolf tends to do), but Ace and Lathan contained Wolf. Plus Dortch was cheating down from his man on the wing to help in the paint so one could argue that the Wolf drive was accounted for by Ace and Lathan closing him off and Dortch to come over and help in the paint. Dylan was just too far away from Burnett, not sure if he thought Wolf was definitely driving or that the pass was going to the other side where Michigan had 2 players outside the 3 point line. Dylan definitely lost track of his man, i get what his thought process was but we basically didn’t guard a Michigan player.

I have heard the shot called a miracle shot, not a miracle at all. These guys practice a lot of threes, they shoot a lot of threes, everyone is in love with the 3 point shot. Was it deep behind the line, yes. But not impossible as these guys work on shooting from behind the line. He was uncovered like shoot around and he made it, we played percentages and said they can have that shot. Michigan had no time, we walled off Wolf and they took the only thing we gave them in 3.6 seconds of time and they made the shot, that happens. But let’s make no mistake, we definitely left Burnett alone.

Yes Burnett was seen saying “I told you” on TV after he hit it… Dylan screwed up. It happens 🤷🏻‍♂️ He carried us can’t hate on him

 

[bethlehemfan]

Yes Burnett was seen saying “I told you” on TV after he hit it… Dylan screwed up. It happens 🤷🏻‍♂️ He carried us can’t hate on him

He’s a freshman. People forget.

 

[richthedentist]

With only 3.6 seconds Rutgers should have pressured the inbound passer with a tall player causing him to pass backward which means two players couldn't touch the ball and shoot before the shot clock reached zero.

I agree 100% with you there why wasn’t Dortch or Grant on the inbound passer??

 

[zebnatto]

Tough to say Dylan screwed up. Remember it was a one point game and the two point basket would’ve been defeat for us as well. In retrospect could he, should he have been further out on the three-point shooter. Week, I guess. But I think logic tells you to protect against the two which he was probably doing rather than protect against the long three in that situation.

 

[BillyC80]

Burnet shoots 41% from deep. Completely unguarded, in his home gym, even 5 feet beyond the arc I bet he’s good for at least 60%.

All we had to do was stay in front of our man for 3.6 seconds, and more like 2.5 seconds to cover those that did not receive the inbound pass.

If we put Ace, Grant, Dortch, or even Ogbole on the sideline with their arms up to deny the inbound pass, we likely force the pass further back around center court.

Do that, and stay with our man for 2 seconds and all they can do is heave up a prayer instead of allowing a guy to square up with an uncontested look.