Was Rupp an offensive genius?

[sportspm]

It was before my time and probably before most peoples time that post here but looking at past stats and all the high scoring games makes me wonder if Rupp was known more for his offense or defense? No doubt he was way ahead of his time. I know he wrote some books but I haven’t read any of them. Just wondering if anyone on here has any insight or good stores to tell since it’s a slow time for basketball news

 

[jeffky]

He was considered a innovator of the game in the forties with his fast break style of basketball some believe he patterned after a local hs coach at Clark County letcher Norton

 

[chroix]

Yes.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

Magic 8 ball says "YES".

 

[University-6]

Rupp never had a player or team shoot 40% from 3. He was useless.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

He was an innovator, especially in increasing the pace of the offense. He was not a "genius." It's basketball, not understanding the relationship between time and space. There are no 'geniuses' when it comes to getting a ball through a hoop more than your opponent.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

Yes, and UK was the 1st CB dynasty winning four titles before anyone else in 11 seasons:
‘48, ‘49, ‘51 and ‘58.

 

[bnewt]

without a doubt
he changed the game both offensively & defensively with the 131 zone

 

[BlueBomb]

Rupp never had a player or team shoot 40% from 3. He was useless.

I heard he never let his teams shoot threes. Thought I'd look it up. It's actually true. They never shot a three. Not one.
Genius, my ass!