Mar 5, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; UNLV Rebels guard Jalen Poyser (24) is distracted by the San Diego State Aztecs student section while shooting a free throw at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl. The Aztecs won 92-56. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Maybe it was superstition or maybe he simply didn’t want his players thinking too much about it, but UNLV coach Marvin Menzies didn’t want to make a big deal about how he and his staff emphasize free-throw shooting.
“The less we talk about it, probably the better,” he said.
But three games into the basketball season, it has been a big deal.