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DIV.10 is the exception to the rule. There are probably 3 or 4 teams in DIV.10 that would do ok in a typical DIII league. Just look at the world rankings. I find if you have a WR of <10000 you are probably competing to promote in DIV. And I would guess the only way to have 6 players with 10+ OD and not promote from DIV would be to have bad luck and have a similarly stacked team (for DIV) in the same league. But I doubt the Blurrs will face relegation next season.

Anyways, thanks for the answers everyone!

Been there done that. In III.3 my two guards had 13 OD at the end of the season... when I was able to get wins 4&5!

. And I would guess the only way to have 6 players with 10+ OD and not promote from DIV ...

What the..? I have never had 6 players with 10+ OD. That truth might change come next Thursday, but still.

Six?

I have 6 over 10, but I have that on guys I play at SF and PF as well. The depth helps for positioning for playoffs and cup runs, but I think it's better in the playoffs to have the three guys over 15.

Ya, not sure you need 6 over 10 really. Which would you take, 6 over 10 or 3 over 15?

Well since I'm about to actually have 6 over 10, and my team sucks a big bag of dicks, I'd want something other than my team, so 3 over 15 sounds nice.

I have 6 over 10, but I have that on guys I play at SF and PF as well. The depth helps for positioning for playoffs and cup runs, but I think it's better in the playoffs to have the three guys over 15.

Since when does positioning for playoffs mean anything for your club?

And that is exactly the point of the second part of the sentence. I'd rather have the 3 over 15 in the playoffs.

I have 6 over 10, but I have that on guys I play at SF and PF as well. The depth helps for positioning for playoffs and cup runs, but I think it's better in the playoffs to have the three guys over 15.

Since when does positioning for playoffs mean anything for your club?

boom.

OD is very important but its not the end all be all. Are these 3 over 15 with proficient JS?

I have 5 above 10 and 1 at 9, and I regard myself as a mid-level DIII level team with borrowed spot in DII.

Based on experience, I would agree with Jelme - 6 above 10 is great for a long cup run, but a painful towards the end of the season and a short-lived playoff run.

For DIII, personally, I think you need at least 2 at prolific/sensational or above and the third at at least prominent. I am not saying it is always the case, but at DIII income levels, I would guess that most teams can only support 2 good outside scorers on their payroll. Just a guess based on gut feel, and I do not have much experience, but if I had to make a trade-off because on salary constraints, that is what I would do. Instead of a higher OD on the 3rd player onwards, I would instead invest in a wondrous/marvelous rebounder, because good D that result in missed shots is nice, but if no one is there to collect the rebounds, there is not much point. I would rather give up a couple of 3-pointers every game.

If you can afford to buy or train and keep 3 guys above 15, that would be perfect, but you probably will not be a d.III team for long. :-)

Depends on who your opponents are and what the strengths of your team are. Definitely agree with what rocket.science said about rebounding. Over the last several seasons I have compensated for my lack of good outside defense by outrebounding my opponents on both ends, and heavy use of 3-2 zone. Managing enthusiasm and GS better than your opponents is very important also IMO if you have a disadvantage in OD.

Ummmm, I still do not have either 6 players over 10 OD or 3 players over 15.

Good thing about OD is it is not too expensive salary wise, so it is possible to afford 3 players over 15 at the D. III level. For salary, JR is the real killer.