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Coach Musselman Urges Focus on Player Development Over Metrics

2/2/2025

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USC coach Eric Musselman passionately challenged the growing dependence on computer metrics in college basketball, claiming they distort true team performance. He advocates for prioritizing player development over mere numbers, arguing that significant victory margins shouldn't determine tournament seeding. Musselman calls for a return to traditional coaching methods that nurture player growth and skill.

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USC coach Eric Musselman passionately challenged the growing dependence on computer metrics in college basketball, claiming they distort true team performance. He advocates for prioritizing player development over mere numbers, arguing that significant victory margins shouldn't determine tournament seeding. Musselman calls for a return to traditional coaching methods that nurture player growth and skill.