This isn't new information. My senior year in high school was the 1987-88 season when the three point shot was introduced in high school. We didn't break it down with all the "analytics" per shot(or as most people call them- stats), but it doesn't take a lot of analysis to know that if you shoot ten shots in two point range and make 60% that you get 12 points; you only have to make 40% to get the same 12 points from 3 point range. Again, though, you do have to have guys who make the shot a decent amount of the time. Rick Pitino and Billy Donovan knew it at Providence when they beat one of our best teams in the sweet 16 back then, so it is definitely not new news. We did not have those guys most of the time. If we got hot and Sexton, Petty, and one or two others all contributed from that distance, we would crush people. Still, having a guy who can penetrate and get to the free throw line or kick out for the three or pass for the high percentage lay-up/dunk is still an asset. We definitely need more consistent shooters, though, because this would help us not only with our three point production but also with free throws. Now, with all that said, I'll still take a few quality big men to provide balance with low post points and rebounding. It's just like football these days; many teams choose the high point production of the passing game, and I agree that you need to get good production from the passing game, but teams that can run the ball and play defense usually end up winning the championships. I'd wager that teams who have quality play from their big men will also still be competitive. As in nature, though, balance is best.
