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[James]

Interesting article with insider kenpom stats included . Had some nice things to say about Napier...

Speaking of woefully underrated. I know Shabazz Napier isn’t one of those oh-so-trendy underclassmen, but in the category of “star scoring point guard who also plays D” he compares pretty favorably to a certain player at Oklahoma State.

%Poss %Shots ARate TORate Stl% FD/40 FT% 2FG% 3FG%
Napier 27.5 24.6 33.0 18.0 3.2 5.7 87.6 45.5 43.5
Smart 29.9 27.2 26.9 16.0 4.3 6.9 72.6 52.3 28.2

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[jfuchs91]

That was a good read. I love the kinds of stats he was analyzing. Thanks for posting.

 

[mauconnfan]

Is this guy whacked or something, he didn't even mention Tyler Ennis?

Anyway interesting stuff….usually not at all interested in these overrated numbers but in this case, based on these 2 elite PG's it's pretty intriguing. I thought Smart would be the cat's butt this year but I think he is trending the wrong way. He's become quite the punk and whiner this year and his game has suffered as well as I am sure the way many scouts are now looking at him.

 

[Kitaman]

Bazz needs more marketing. He's the best in the land.

Smart may have to redeem himself come tourney time. I will never say staying in school is a mistake, but the kid is losing his luster. I actually don't like it when that happens.