But this isn't your daddy's post-up (or maybe it is, depending on...hoosier daddy)
The reason why the NBA post-up is now the most effective/efficient play is that ~50% of the time, the post-up involves a positional mismatch: a guard on a center, for example.
I thought this chart was very interesting:
Post-Ups Are Rare but Mighty
| Play Type | Frequency* | Points** |
|---|---|---|
| Post | 4.0 | 105.8 |
| Iso | 18.4 | 99.7 |
| Handoff | 19.3 | 97.8 |
| Pick | 62.5 | 99.4 |
*Per 100 Possessions
**Per 100 Direct Plays
I wonder what Ucla's distribution is...and the effectiveness for each play type.
I think Ucla is WELL north of the 18% "iso" rate.