Let’s start with the good.
Dennis Smith Jr. shot chart/breakdown vs. Pitt, in YP form pic.twitter.com/kofXgAhf3r
— Joe Giglio (@jwgiglio) January 18, 2017
Twice, in the final 2:15 of Tuesday’s win over Pittsburgh, Dennis Smith Jr. tried to take the ball to the basket.
Good things happen when Smith takes the ball to the basket (see the chart). On the first attempt, at 2:11 with N.C. State up 72-71, Smith was called for an offensive foul.
Dennis Smith in ACC play, by shot type pic.twitter.com/nzd2vaobH4
— Joe Giglio (@jwgiglio) January 18, 2017
Some can argue about the merits of the call, made by official Ron Groover, but sins of aggression can be forgiven.