Turnovers are like fouls and missed free throws – with rare exception most everyone prefers to avoid them. (One notable divergence: Tre Jones purposely missing a foul shot, leading to a victorious followup basket at Chapel Hill last season.)
Coaches routinely preach cutting down turnovers, since each lost possession makes victory more elusive. And players like Pitt’s Xavier Johnson know their pro aspirations could be closer to realization if they can control the ball.
There can be many mitigating factors where turnovers are concerned.
For one thing, the faster the tempo, the more possessions are created.