High-value scorer/creator whose availability changes the Bulldogs' ceiling.
How he helps us
He spaces the floor, creates second-side offense, and gives them another real shot-maker. The file is blunt that they are 2-0 when he plays and 0-1 when he does not. That is impact, not noise.
How opponents guard him
Run him off the line and make him finish in traffic or make the extra pass on the move. He is too comfortable if you let him catch, square, and play easy two-dribble offense.
How opponents attack him
Make him defend pace, movement, and screening. If you can get him switched onto more physical or more downhill players, do it. In close games, he is also a major late-foul pressure point.
Assignment priority
Their coverage priorityHigh.
Their attack targetMedium. The target is not bad defense. The target is fatigue, foul pressure, and late-game line vulnerability.
Our role for him
Co-primary scorer · most important player
Takes Holman on perimeter vs KJ; takes secondary scorers elsewhere. Keep him off the inbound in tight games.
What he brings
Three-level threat (54% FG, 45% 3P)
Team is 2-0 when he plays with +10.5 margin
Steady 45% from three on 5.5 3PA
Things to manage
HIGH FT RISK: 25% (2 games)
Needs 14 FGA/game usage to produce
DNP in the KJ loss
From the Bulldogs playbook
Late-game free throws
On the avoid list for late-game FT situations.
Your default role
Plumlee should be used where his offense matters unless the matchup demands him on a specific threat
Bulldogs are the cleanest offense in the league when the ball moves and the floor stays spaced. The team wins with shot quality, not chaos. The offense should look connected, not rushed. The defense does not need to create a ton of steals if the team rebounds,…