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Minnesota aims for faster pace under Ball's direction this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Minnesota aims for faster pace under Ball's direction this season
Summary

Minnesota finished last season ranked 11th in pace and 14th in offensive efficiency. With Ball under center, Head Coach Finch seeks to expedite the team's tempo in play. The strategy comes as analytics indicate that some of the best scoring opportunities arise early in the shot clock. Minnesota will attempt to implement this faster pace as they prepare for the new season.

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  • •Minnesota was 11th in pace last season.
  • •The team ranked 14th in offensive efficiency.
  • •Finch emphasizes increasing game tempo.
  • •Analytics support quicker shot opportunities.
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