Free throws, in theory, should be the easiest shot in basketball. There aren’t any defenders. It’s a straight shot from the hoop with no obstructions in the player’s line of sight. A player can do what they need to do before an attempt, whether it’s a pattern of dribbles or a different ritual. There is a reason that they’re called “free” throws.
So far this season, Indiana has failed to capitalize at the stripe, squandering easy opportunities for points with regularity. Through the season’s first eight games, the Hoosiers are converting on a paltry 62.4 percent of attempts from the stripe, which is No.