What does that indicate when we have players "KNOWN" for playing defense? It suggests that defense is not a priority. The offense appears to be more valued, as players are rewarded and praised for scoring rather than for their defensive efforts. If a player is scoring, it seems they are not held accountable for repeatedly missing defensive assignments. So why play defense?
When players like Marks, Larry, Kent, or others play defense, and their teammates miss their defensive assignments, gaps are left in the defense, making it appear that everyone is out of position. If you are scoring, this seems acceptable because scoring is the system. Defense may have been a priority at their previous schools.
A player is considered a "great player" if they can score, even if they lack defensive skills. Pope is an "EXCEPTIONAL SHOOTER," I thoroughly "ENJOY" watching him play. However, RT has acknowledged in an interview that Pope struggles with defense.
Don't get me wrong. While scoring is essential, I strongly believe in playing defense. It is challenging to stop the other team without making defense a priority. As the previous comment mentioned, "that is pure coaching." Some may have just been recruited to score, but we must still play defense.