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Message: [QUOTE="tptcuse, post: 5724479, member: 1119"] Apologies to [USER=71]bnoro[/USER] for the "AI slop": [COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]For the 2025-26 season, Siena's offensive efficiency is middle-of-the-pack within the [URL='https://maacsports.com/stats.aspx?path=mbkb&year=2025']Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)[/URL]. While the team has seen significant overall success under head coach Gerry McNamara—including a 23–12 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance—their strength lies primarily in their defense rather than high-powered offensive metrics. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [/COLOR] [HEADING=1][SIZE=20px][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]Offensive Efficiency Metrics (2025-26 Season)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/HEADING] [COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]As of March 2026, Siena's efficiency numbers compared to the rest of the MAAC and the nation are as follows:[/COLOR] [LIST] [*][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]KenPom Adjusted Offensive Efficiency:[/B] Siena holds a rating of [B]107.1[/B]. This places them well behind conference leaders like Quinnipiac and Fairfield but significantly ahead of the bottom-tier MAAC teams.[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]Offensive Rating (Points per 100 Possessions):[/B] Their raw offensive rating is approximately [B]109.3 to 112.1[/B], ranking them [B]184th nationally[/B].[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]Scoring Offense:[/B] Siena averages [B]70.5 points per game[/B], which ranks [B]7th in the MAAC[/B].[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)][B]Shooting Efficiency:[/B] The team has a shooting efficiency of [B]1.098[/B], ranking [B]178th nationally[/B]. Their field goal percentage of [B]45.7%[/B] is roughly average for the conference. [1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] [/COLOR] [/LIST] [HEADING=1][SIZE=20px][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]MAAC Comparison[/COLOR][/SIZE][/HEADING] [COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]Siena's offensive output is lower than several conference rivals who prioritize a faster pace or higher volume scoring: [/COLOR] [TABLE width="784px"] [TR] [td][/td] [td][/td] [td][/td] [/TR] [TR] [td][B]Fairfield[/B][/td][td]76.0 (1st)[/td][td]Led the MAAC in scoring but ranked 314th in defense.[/td] [/TR] [TR] [td][B]Quinnipiac[/B][/td][td]75.3 (3rd)[/td][td]Voted preseason favorites due to offensive returning production.[/td] [/TR] [TR] [td][B]Siena[/B][/td][td][B]70.5 (7th)[/B][/td][td]Relies on Gavin Doty (17.9 PPG) and Justice Shoats (4.4 APG).[/td] [/TR] [TR] [td][B]Marist[/B][/td][td]69.7 (8th)[/td][td]Known for a slower, more deliberate offensive style.[/td] [/TR] [/TABLE] [th] Team [2, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16] [/th][th] Points Per Game (MAAC Rank) [/th][th] Notable Offensive Stat [/th] [HEADING=1][SIZE=20px][COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]Key Offensive Leaders[/COLOR][/SIZE][/HEADING] [COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]The bulk of Siena's offensive efficiency is driven by a few key players: [/COLOR] [LIST] [*][B]Gavin Doty:[/B] Leads the team with [B]17.9 points per game[/B] and shot a program-record 9-for-9 in a single game this season. [*][B]Justice Shoats:[/B] The primary facilitator, leading the team in assists ([B]4.4 per game[/B]) and ranking second in scoring. [2, 3, 13] [/LIST] While Siena's offense is efficient enough to win games, their [B]Scoring Defense[/B] (ranked [B]2nd in the MAAC[/B] and [B]15th nationally[/B]) is the metric that truly separates them from their conference peers. [1, 2] [/QUOTE]

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