The 3-point shot has come a long way since it was introduced to college basketball for the 1986-87 season and is now a focal point in most offenses at every level of the game. It’s something Missouri has taken a lot of pride in since Dennis Gates arrived in Columbia in 2022, and, in that timeframe, Gates’ teams were 31-5 when they connected on seven or more 3-pointers.
Seton Hall, on the other hand, operates as a polar opposite.
Coming into T-Mobile Arena in Kansas City, the Pirates ranked 375th nationally in 3-pointers attempted, 328th in made 3-pointers, and 316th in 3-point percentage.