You're right, there's only so much energy available to expend.
You can increase the energy you spend by utilizing depth. More players splitting the energy demands.
You can use your energy running on offense, or you can rest on offense and use it for stifling defense. Or you can split it between the two. And every other combination in between.
But it all depends on how efficient you are on both ends. Doesn't matter if you emphasize defense and you aren't good at it.
By far the more successful teams in college BB have a slower pace. And that's bad in terms of entertainment.
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