NCAA Tournament 2000 - Texas' playbook: Barnes' burners

Texas' playbook: Barnes' burners
From Coach's Edge

Everyone knows about Chris Mihm, but that's just the beginning. Coach Rick Barnes has some other players on his squad who can burn it up from outside, and that's part of the reason Mihm has so much success on the inside.

The Longhorns failed to defend their Big 12 Title this season, but the Conference is much improved, and the 'Horns should be better prepared for the tournament. If the 'Horns can burn it up from outside, the Texas heat will cause problems well into March.

ANIMATE THIS PLAY DIAGRAM WITH SHOCKWAVE
(A) The action begins with a down screen for big man Chris Mihm (4), and movement by the shooters.
(B) Mihm gets the ball at the top of the key and surveys the view. He has athletes and scorers in all directions, and it's a view all big men would love to have.

(C) Mihm (4) passes and screens away for William Clay (23) on the block.
(D) One of four players who makes at least one three per game, Clay starts the Texas brush fire by knocking down the 3-pointer at the top of the key.


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