Getting to the free-throw line has become an increasingly important part of the game. What used to be an incidental side effect of playing hard has become a core directive for many players over ...

Moreover, this free-throw proficiency reflects the coaching philosophy of Tom Izzo, whose teams have always been known for executing fundamentals and staying calm in high-stress situations.

Any USC fan who watched the men’s basketball program during the Andy Enfield era knows the Trojans frequently struggled with free throw shooting in critical moments. On numerous occasions under ...