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Blind Resume| Power Forward-1/15/10
By Paul Gotham
Time for basketball discussion and what better way than to analyze some statistics. What we have here are raw statistics. This is the first in a series of blind resumes designed to remove bias and look at the numbers to decide upon value. Please avoid attempting to guess the identity of these players. Rather let’s discuss their value to a team. You can only pick one of the two. Let’s get started.
Today, we look at power forwards. The guys who get much of their work done in the paint, but in the 21st century these players have been known to step out out on the arc and drop a three pointer or two. Still, most of the work done from this position takes place within the confines of the free throw lane.
What is important when deciding what you want from a power forward?
Player A
PPG 24.9, RPG 9.5, APG 1.9, SPG .6, FG% 52.0 (159-306), 3Pt. % 32.7 (17-52), FT% 79.5 (89-112), Fouls 2.2, Minutes played 34.4. His team’s strength of schedule is 118.
Player B
PPG 20.8, RPG 10.0, APG 1.8, SPG 1.0, FG% 50.6 (126-249), 3Pt% 38.6 (17-44), FT% 89.4(84-94), Fouls 2.3, Minutes 35.6, His team’s strength of schedule is 22.
Remember, the object is NOT TO GUESS the player identities. Player identities to be disclosed later. Let’s talk some hoops.
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Player A’s numbers might be better, but I am taking Player B on my team. Here is why:
1). Schedule – Night in and Night out, he is putting up solid numbers against quality teams and quality opponents. Plus, he is probably going up against players just as good as he is – and he is managing to stay out of foul trouble.
2). Rebounds and FT % – To me, these go together. I want my Power Forward to be able to bang inside. He has to be able to get that rebound whether it is offensive or defensive. If he is banging inside, that means he is going to be fouled. So I see a 89% free throw percentage and I know he is going to take advantage of free opportunities on the line.
3). Shooting percentage – Both players are pretty even, but I like the idea that both can step out and hit the 3. Stretchs the defense and can open up lanes for guards to penetrate. But Player B’s 3 pt. shooting % is higher. Sure he has less shot attempts, but that tells me he is selective and picks his spots. Also means he is also looking to run the offense and get other players involved. Something you need with the 22nd ranked schedule.
In the end – Player B..
Something tells me player A doesn’t get a whole lotta help from the rest of his team and that might be something that has to be factored in. It looks an awful lot like Harangody.
Anyway, based on the stats, I’d have to go with Player B cuz he’s done it thus far vs better competition and I like the higher FT and 3pt%.
Really Wally? Really? I am not leaving bread crumbs anymore. I am leaving the whole loaf of bread!!
Bold print!! Check it out and be enlightened..
Numbers themselves are too close to truly make a selection on that basis, except for strength of schedule. B does his thing against tougher competition. He’s my choice. Great idea, Casey.
Player A is Luke Harangody from Notre Dame.
Player B is Luke Babbitt from Nevada.