Could we see Pitino run a 5 out motion offense in the next few games?

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With only Elliot being a legitimate low-post player, could we see the Gophers setting all five players around the perimeter to start their motion set on offense? With both King and Oto playing alongside the Hollin's kids and one other shooter, I could see Pitino spreading out the floor and allowing the kids free reign to drive and kick back out to the open perimeter person as well as running a number of back cuts on the weakside for cutters.

We know that we are going to be struggling to bang down low so why not force the other team to spread out and defend the perimeter?
 

Putting 5 guys on the perimeter does not create spacing at all, it only makes it more crowded outside the arc. No coach in their right mind would ever try an offense like this. Having two post players drawing defenders creates open shots for three point shooters.
 

Are you sure about that...

It seems there are a number of college coaches who are out their minds according to you. I suspect you may not know what a 5 out motion offense is, so here's a link to help you out. I personally can see Coach Pitino going to this. He also will use a four out - one in motion, which is what most of the sets were against Lehigh. If Elliot gets tired, I can easily see a 5 out motion being employed.

http://www.hoopsuinsider.com/public/5Out_Motion_Offense.cfm

MEK711 said:
Putting 5 guys on the perimeter does not create spacing at all, it only makes it more crowded outside the arc. No coach in their right mind would ever try an offense like this. Having two post players drawing defenders creates open shots for three point shooters.
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It'd be interesting, but ultimately I think that sort of offense is a bit gimmicky, and requires a very well-drilled team, especially against the sort of zones that college teams employ. It'd be interesting, and I'm sure Pitino isn't ruling anything out, but I'd be frankly surprised to see it.
 

It's the perfect example of the phrase "You live by the three, you die by the three." With a five out motion you give up rebounding in the paint. Your weakside players have to commit to crashing the glass off the shot and slashing through gaps to get the ball or tip the ball back out to perimeter players. It's not so much of a gimmick as much as a style that needs good three point shooters and guys who can slash to the hoop. It actually might be a really good offense for Wally Ellenson to thrive in as well as Buggs.
 


Most coaches don't change their offense after winning their first game by 19.
 



It's not really changing the offense. The rules of motion offense stay essentially the same, but the spacing changes. Coaches who run a motion offense will use various sets from a 3 out 2 in to a 4 out 1 in (which Pitino used against Lehigh) to a 5 out zero in set. Each set has its strengths and weaknesses based upon the personnel you have.

howieramone said:
Most coaches don't change their offense after winning their first game by 19.
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