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Core Principle: Define by Function, Not Position

An archetype is a functional classification of how a player generates offense, where they score, and what spacing/passing demands they impose on.

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What is Core Principle: Define by Function, Not Position?

An archetype is a functional classification of how a player generates offense, where they score, and what spacing/passing demands they impose on.

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Source volume	Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol4_ncaa_systems_archetypes_scouting.md

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An archetype is a functional classification of how a player generates offense, where they score, and what spacing/passing demands they impose on defenders.
Two players at the same position may belong to different archetypes; two players at different positions may share one.
Classification is based on usage patterns, shot distribution, and creation style observed across possessions.

Two players at the same position may belong to different archetypes; two players at different positions may share one.
Classification is based on usage patterns, shot distribution, and creation style observed across possessions.

English	Core Principle: Define by Function, Not Position
Simplified Chinese	核心原则：按功能定义，而非按位置
Traditional Chinese	核心原則：按功能而非職位定義

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Offensive Archetype Framework is a player archetype involving dives to basket off pnr, cuts off screens, finishes at rim.

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Guard & Wing Archetypes is a player archetype involving catch-and-shoot player positioned in fixed spacing location (usually corner or wing).

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