Computer too eager to play Box&1

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Request For: Pro and College Basketball
Request Title: Computer too eager to play Box&1
Description
I think the computer is a little too eager to go with Box&1 defense. I think a great example of this is CBEL Harvard. The computer has played Box&1 almost every game trying to stop PF Jones.
G.Jones PF So 3 1 2 3 9 6 1 15 100 6' 9"
However, by focusing so much on Jones, they have made center George the nation's leading scorer:
T.George C Sr 1 3 5 5 10 1 7 17 100 6' 5"
I understand George is undersized at center, but no real coach would focus on Jones and leave George wide open to score 27 points per game.

Category: Bug Resolution
Status: In Review (last updated Sep 12 23:35:32 2025 )
Priority: Under Discussion

Admin Notes
I think the specific situation that had caused the computer to key on the wrong player was resolved. Is this still happening?
Update - none of the top scorers in CBEL at the moment seem to be benefitting from other players on the team being targeted with box&1 defense.

Submitted Mar 28 13:18:02 2024 by Stephen Thompson
Coaches In Favor of Change: Stephen Thompson, Loren Smith
Coaches Opposed to Change: none

Comments
Loren Smith (Feb 15 15:30:32 2025 ): In theory, a team may start with a box-and-1 and then based on effectiveness, may switch it up at halftime. Maybe something in the Situation Coaching or "Key Opposing Player" sections could be used? Maybe "if trailing at half, go to the secondary setting" since the Box-and-1 clearly didn't give you the lead? More complicated, but if strength of teams could be a factor as well...or, "losing by more than xx" ?

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