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Richmond-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape »
In five seasons under Mooney, Richmond has allowed 70 or more points just 37 times. The Spiders rank in top 20 nationally in field goal percentage defense (38.7), scoring defense (60.2), and 3-pt. percentage defense (28.6). Richmond is also 14th in the nation with a turnover margin of 4.4. The Spiders play a stingy match-up zone that confuses opponents and limits usual opportunities.
Villanova-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape »
An on-campus record crowd of 34,616 is expected to file into the Carrier Dome. The university is already encouraging fans to plan ahead and arrive early. Both of Syracuse’s losses this year have come at home.
Blind Resume | Point Guard-2/26/10 »
Okay, connoisseurs of all that is basketball, let us take the time and pour over some numbers. Below you will find raw statistics. The identities of these players are removed to avoid any possible allegiances or biases. Please avoid guessing or suggesting the players indicated by the statistics. Let’s discuss the possible value these players can have to their individual teams and to any team.
Open Thread Thursday | February 25, 2010 »
Okay loyal readers, here is your chance to get the discussion going. Please post a topic and get us started.
When It Was a Game-Baseball Before PEDs »
I stumbled across these today and didn’t want them to get lost, so what better place to archive than here on Pickin’ Splinters??
Dayton-Temple: Tale Of The Tape »
How will the Owl defense respond? Temple was exposed earlier this year against Kansas. The Owls got out defended beyond the arc and fronted the post. Kansas exploited an advantage in athleticism for a big win. Temple matches up with Dayton athletically, but will the Flyers take a page from the Kansas playbook?
Who Am I? | February 24, 2010 »
“A good pass was as good as a shot.” That is one of the lessons I taught my boys. Most hoops fans know my sons. Not many know me. But I started it all. I had three sons that played college ball. Two went on to the NBA. Combined we scored over 17,000 points in the Association…
Chasing Tiger…. »
This just in – Tiger Woods interrupted my vacation and I want an apology!! As I enjoying the last remaining rays of the Florida sun before having to head back to winter, Tiger Woods was less than 2 hours away – making the world stop.
Name That Team | February 23, 2010 »
They value possession of the ball. They rank in the top ten of turnovers and assist to turnover ratio. Before you get confused they rank in the top ten of turnovers is a positive thing. Not many teams have fewer turnovers per game than this team. Fewer turnovers means fewer easy baskets for opponents which means opposing teams score less. Thus, the high scoring margin.
College Basketball Splinters | February 22, 2010 »
Speaking of UK-Vanderbilt, the final score of that tilt was 58-56. Kentucky entered play Saturday averaging 81 per game. Conference play has a way bringing teams down to size. Opponents know tendencies and have seen familiar offensive sets. It all makes for great battles.
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