Originally Posted by
Kedsy
If he shoots 60% it would be a boon for the team. Frankly, even 50%. Mason's form was better against Clemson, but he still held the ball on the back of his palm and then just straightened his arm and flicked his wrist. I suspect 70% is a bit much to realistically hope for, but I'm holding out for 55% to 60%.
+1.
He has to stop holding the ball in his palm if he wants to become a better free-throw shooter.
FWIW, anecdotally I noticed a tendency for him to shoot free throws well for a game or two during last year's season, too. Everytime you get you hopes up, he regresses to the mean.
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