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[LpoolNative]

Advanced metrics aren’t that great with OBPR at just over 1 and DBPR barely over 0.
32 pct from 3 4.7 ast to 3.8 TO.

The TO issue is a very big concern. Also the last Furman PG with solid numbers who transferred up barely played at Auburn when jumping up to this level.

To be fair he was a freshman. I think there’s plenty of room for improvement in that metric under Gmacs system.

6’5 PG freshman who scored 18 a game is pretty darn impressive. Your concern is valid though.

 

[35kcuse]

Advanced metrics aren’t that great with OBPR at just over 1 and DBPR barely over 0.
32 pct from 3 4.7 ast to 3.8 TO.

The TO issue is a very big concern. Also the last Furman PG with solid numbers who transferred up barely played at Auburn when jumping up to this level.

You’re right and this kind of stat ended up being the nail in the coffin for George here. However, eye test from watching UConn game tells me that Wilkins has not even touched his ceiling yet.

 

[Orangezoo]

You’re right and this kind of stat ended up being the nail in the coffin for George here. However, eye test from watching UConn game tells me that Wilkins has not even touched his ceiling yet.

I don’t care to rewatch any UConn game that isn’t one they lose but might have to watch the replay of the Furman game.

 

[DanielA]

Crystal Ball for Providence.

Haha he’s going to uva with red

 

[sufan59]

Behind the paywall, but what a crew in the photos!

 

[AngryOtto]

If we have Arkansas and Tenn nil money we should be greatly improved next year.

 

[JrodCuse]

Evan Miya does not. I have included performance metrics for some of the PGs we may (or may not) be looking at. Also included percentage from the 3 point circle because a couple people are placing extreme value on that stat.

Player	OBPR	DBPR	BPR	3 PT %
Braeden Smith	3.42	1.88	5.30	33.3 (17-51)
Jaden Cox	2.64	1.22	3.86	36.6 (19-52)
Chance Westry	4.61	1.25	5.86	24.1 (21-87)
Leroy Bleden Jr	3.70	0.74	4.44	40.7 (77-189)
Dedan Thomas Jr	5.23	0.84	6.07	30.1 (13-43)
Rowan Brumbaugh	3.12	0.33	3.44	37.3 (57-153)
Nait George	3.37	1.77	5.14	29.3 (36-123)

People have strong opinions on various players. Thought introducing objective ratings might be helpful.

These numbers are from the season just ending. Smith’s BPR at Colgate 2 season’s ago was 3.98.

Are high or low numbers good for these BPRs?

 

[Orangezoo]

Are high or low numbers good for these BPRs?

High are good but can be fools gold like with Nait. Lower level schools can be biased down a bit given they have more losses if they play more high majors early on.

 

[LpoolNative]

Behind the paywall, but what a crew in the photos!

Three great coaches and Bryan Hodgson

 

[dasher]

Crystal Ball for Providence.

I just wrote something similar. Rat.

 

[Franz69]

I just wrote something similar. Rat.

 

[jr4750]

For those with a subscription, this could be an interesting read:

 

[Cuseloyal]

For those with a subscription, this could be an interesting read:

Eh. Nothing we don’t know in there

 

[djorange1989]

Eh. Nothing we don’t know in there

Let me guess: Doty is coming here?!!!

 

[phil77]

See my post in other thread. I’ve heard we are interested in Wilkins. Imagine we will have to put up big $$$.

I think we can do better. He is a bad fit next to Doty/Anthony. Shoots on 32% from 3. That is a nightmare match next to those two projected shooting guards. If we are going to roll out Doty/Anthony at the 2 guard we need a PG that can shoot from deep.

 

[35kcuse]

I think we can do better. He is a bad fit next to Doty/Anthony. Shoots on 32% from 3. That is a nightmare match next to those two projected shooting guards. If we are going to roll out Doty/Anthony at the 2 guard we need a PG that can shoot from deep.

Think we might see shooting come from the SF position. Similar to what Gmac did at Siena with Coyle.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Think we might see shooting come from the SF position. Similar to what Gmac did at Siena with Coyle.

That’s fine, but we need more than just one shooter. Hopefully some guys improve.

 

[phil77]

Think we might see shooting come from the SF position. Similar to what Gmac did at Siena with Coyle.

IMO At P4/P5 level, you need shooting across the board, not just 1 position. If we are going to play a slower style ala Duke/UConn/Tennessee, then you need top-level shooting from the outside. I don't think it will work at this level with a bunch of kids shooting 32% from 3 and one good shooter. I guess we will see, but that usually doesn't work well at this higher level, unless you get up and down the court and win the possession battle, but that doesn't seem like what he wants to do.

 

[Orangezoo]

IMO At P4/P5 level, you need shooting across the board, not just 1 position. If we are going to play a slower style ala Duke/UConn/Tennessee, then you need top-level shooting from the outside. I don't think it will work at this level with a bunch of kids shooting 32% from 3 and one good shooter. I guess we will see, but that usually doesn't work well at this higher level, unless you get up and down the court and win the possession battle, but that doesn't seem like what he wants to do.

That will be key - 3 shooters on the floor who are at that 35 pct mark or better but also play both ends of the court. End of the day that is what you need. It’s what you need no matter what pace you play honestly let’s be honest about that.

Some guys will be added via portal, some return some
Siena. May the best 8-9 win to make it happen when the lights come on.