Why Texas Tech and Michigan are the Best Defenses in College Basketball

Michigan and Texas will play each other on Thursday in the Sweet 16. They are ranked as the two best defenses in the country in defensive efficiency, but have completely different schemes. A look at the similarities and differences between the two defensive powerhouses.
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[@ethanmoore1315]

Another part of Texas Tech’s defensive strategy is that when on offense they run the clock down as much as possible, reducing the opposing team’s possessions per game.

[@tpilews]

While Tech may slow it down on offense, few teams slow it down as much as Michigan. Michigan has the 312th adjusted tempo offense per kenpom. Texas Tech has the 232nd.

[@Brandon-hg7ic]

But that doesnt matter at all lol. The teams still get the same ratio of possessions

[@elfuego6564]

Somewhat. Tech is really good at forcing turnovers and is almost always in the positive. Tech forced Michigan into 16 turnovers when they played, while only giving the ball up 5 times. While the teams got "even" possessions, Tech turned those turnovers into transition scoring attempts. In reality, Tech got 11 more offensive opportunities than Michigan. The slower pace plays right into Tech's strengths as fewer possessions is asking the other team to be more efficient with the ball than Tech.

[@ethanmoore1315]

Brandon Ball it does when a fast paced team is forced to play off schedule. Fast teams are used to playing fast, so when Tech makes them play slow, they lose control and make mistakes.

[@1madbarns]

@@Brandon-hg7ic thats not true at all . Offensive rebounding & turnovers .

[@HMenterprise989]

That was a very good video and defensive breakdown of both teams. Good Job!!

[@grantemerson1552]

instablaster...

[@tjrullo1532]

Another great video, looking forward to seeing how each offense tries to break these schemes Thursday

[@tylerclayton421]

Good stuff, man. That was fun to watch. Now I can look out for that while watching the TTU/Michigan game.

[@seanpowlesland1703]

Match madness this year was the first time I've every really watched college basketball and every time I watched tech is was in awe with their suffocating defense.

[@AndrewIsom]

Really helpful analysis. Thanks for making it! I love UM basketball and feel that this could be an epic battle. Most don't understand the chess match involved in a college game. Beilein is a master but, apparently, so is Beard. Very excited for the game, but also quite concerned. I think we'll win but won't be surprised if we don't. Go Blue!

[@latrezchestnut7366]

This is awesome! Excellent analysis and breakdown.

[@spaniardprince]

Incredible insight and breakdown. Subbed

[@zalesmordin5382]

another great video !

[@jalengreenlee1597]

Great video!

[@joireland]

Most people say Texas Tech is just Bobby Knight's motion offense. Let's get real folks ... it's their lock-down no middle defense first.

[@philipsecrest7790]

This was cool. Thank you.

[@conallgorman1998]

Great vid

[@caleerickson524]

Great video! Thanks for putting it together. However, would have liked seeing more Tech defensive clips against teams other than Nebraska (their offense is a mess). Also noticed a lot of wide open guys on the perimeter when someone would drive into the lane on Tech and they collapse. Zavier will find those guys. If Blue knocks down 35%+ on these open looks they win by 10.

[@100texan9]

Strike First! Strike Hard! Wreck Em! Tech! Oh yeah, GUNS ALL THE WAY UP!

[@denvercolorado811]

Go, fight, win Red Raiders!
Hit em, wreck em Texas Tech #GunsUp from Lubbock :)

[@airjordan777lt777]

Lets fucking gooooooooooooooo Kenneth! I wish I was still up there for these past 2 seasons

[@jefferythompson7308]

Let’s go msu

[@airjordan777lt777]

@@jefferythompson7308 bruh did you watch the vid?

[@projectawesome5675]

Anthony you're losing to msu

[@alex7633]

Hey could you do an analysis of the swing offence

[@cg1885]

Great breakdown. I think if we are looking for the best scheme that doesn’t need much skill to be successful, UVA has to be it.

[@marcusgabriel9101]

Does anyone have a print out on this defense, Breakdown Drills etc?

[@rogerkandytorrez4515]

Is it Thursday yet

[@jacobcristofori8097]

This video didn't age well, Michigans defense only showed up for 1 half

[@shaunastorms729]

Man Texas Tech tore them a new one

[@jfox11000]

Omg you are so right ! My wolverines only got 44 points :( Rest In Peace uofm

[@shaunastorms729]

Joshua Fox they said that's the worst game they've had in scoring since 1948 when they had 45 points

[@1babyjr]

auburn doesnt drive baseline, we have a half court offense so we call plays from the logo, and we have a very fast point guard who can drive by a defender going straight to the hoop not towards the baseline, and if this does happens, we have a team full of great shooters who we can kick it out to so they can make an open shot

[@magnificentsir7274]

Good luck finding an open three against tech....

[@joeadams7205]

Go blue 💙💪👊 from South eastern Indiana

[@user-xm5le5ok2r]

I thought UVA had the best defense ratio in college basketball.🤔

[@MrCheeseball90]

Does uva not exist?

[@thindermenghent6722]

Eden Hazard tech defense better

[@browndog49768]

First one to 60 wins

[@terrillistreality2191]

Exactly

[@lukedetering4490]

So true

[@kpf8186]

This is a tough out for Michigan, but any team out there is tough now. Michigan by 3.

[@thindermenghent6722]

This aged poorly

[@thesmoothtoad310]

Lol

[@willcozine1581]

Another great defender is Matisse Thybulle of Washington.

[@awesomemichael4839]

College Basketball Defense: One word "Virginia"

[@t.g.i.f2936]

From an MSU fan Michigan is good but not the best in college basketball. Winston tore them up.

[@andrewatson4862]

T.g.i.f Winston has Simpson’s number this season

[@cordaroJ_swappinnumbers]

Dey got 6 losses so they beatable

[@magnificentsir7274]

Not in this tournament!