Blind Resume | Center-2/5/10

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By Paul Gotham

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.

Today, we look at the center. What do you want from your center?

Player A

PPG 13.4, FG% 57.4 (85-183 / team has taken 1,251 shots), FT% 63.4 (85-134), RPG 11.2, SPG .7, BPG 5.2 (115), Fouls 2.5, Minutes played 30.2. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked 126th.

Player B

PPG 16.3, FG% 54.4 (99-237 / team has taken 1,311 shots), FT% 66.0 (99-150), RPG 9.8, SPG 1.0, BPG 1.9 (42), Fouls 3.3, Minutes played 21.4. His team’s strength of schedule is currently ranked 44th.

Remember, the object is NOT to guess or suggest the player identities. The identities will be disclosed later. Let’s talk some hoops. Give us your pick and why you would make that pick.

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8 Responses to “Blind Resume | Center-2/5/10”

1. DanFebruary 5th, 2010 - 9:46 am

   Averages a double double, gets 5!! blocks per game, is a decent free throw shooter when he gets fouled, and plays 3/4 of the game while staying out of foul trouble…. Player A is my man.

2. ChasFebruary 5th, 2010 - 12:34 pm

   This is a pretty cool idea, and I’m your man to not be biased…because I know a thing or two about basketball statistics, but I’m not in the know about the current players…college especially. So, no bias here.

   At first glance, I agree with Dan. Player A’s numbers had me salivating, until I got to the strength of schedule. Player B obviously plays a much tougher schedule, and those numbers are pretty great for the minutes played. So, I’m going to assume Player B has a tremendous upside. If he’s a freshman or a sophomore, he’s definitely my man.

   It does depend somewhat on the supporting cast, though. If I have game-changing players at other positions, I might take Player A. Too wishy-washy? If pressed for an answer, I go with B.

3. WallyFebruary 5th, 2010 - 1:57 pm

   I prefer Player A. I love the 5 block per game, like Dan …. and A stays out of foul trouble. Probably alters a lot of shots, too, and is the backbone of his team’s defense. Suspect he would perform similarly if his team played a stronger schedule. Hard to coach size and wingspan!

4. mikesmasterpieceFebruary 5th, 2010 - 2:04 pm

   I would take player A and here’s why:

   He currently plays more minutes then player B and manages to foul less, I feel if player B’s minutes were to increase he would put himself into more foul trouble, which quite frankly could be the reason whoever player B is, is only seeing 21-22 minutes per game.

   Centers in basketball should never really be relied on for steals, so that stat isn’t weighing into my decision much but.. Rebounds and Blocks do and player A clearly leads in both categories by a considerable margin in basketball term. Some may say that given the minutes player B could reach that status, however I feel his foul trouble would manage to get in his way.

   Player A could also be a transfer, or a player with bad grades in high school who just needed to go somewhere.

   I don’t know but I would take player A and rely on him to play up to the level of the competition.

5. CaseyFebruary 6th, 2010 - 11:49 am

   Player A is Jarvis Varnado from Mississippi State.

   Player B is DeMarcus Cousins from Kentucky.

   Solid conversation on the Pine.

6. Crossword PeteFebruary 7th, 2010 - 3:03 pm

   I am responding late, but not looking at other posts before doing so. i GO WITH a, more RPG, more BPG, less FPG. He’s my man, even if against weaker schedule..

7. Crossword PeteFebruary 7th, 2010 - 3:06 pm

   Well, I was the company line on THAT one. Chas good to hear from you again. Spring(baseball) time and you are re-awakening!

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