It’s not the flashiest statistic. In fact, it’s a number that few teams even keep.
Deflections, which aren’t necessarily steals, can be a disruptive force against a team’s offensive flow. They’re also a good indicator of defensive intensity.
“It was something we thought was part of our defensive shortcomings,” TCU coach Jamie Dixon said.
The Horned Frogs (16-6, 5-6 in the Big 12), who host No. 10 Texas Tech (18-4, 6-3) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Schollmaier Arena, have been tracking their deflections this season.
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