they probably are looking to exact some revenge from 2012, the first 15 minutes of that game, I almost broke my tv...hoilberg runs some very nice offensive sets
The nutcase was a tough guard for UConns starters. He was a more athletic version of that dude from St Joes. It helps UConn immensely that Niang is out simple bc that would be a bad matchup.
They average 84 PPG, 1.14 PPP on 47.5, 69.8 and 36.8 shooting splits. They also average 38.6 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 blocks.
They give up 74 PPG 1.02 PPP on 41.8, 72.6, 33.7 shooting splits. They also give up 37.1 Rebounds, 5.5 times have it stolen and 3.4 have it blocked.
They play a much higher pace than UConn. 66.5 possessions per 40 for UConn an 73.1 for ISU. Or 6.6 possessions per 40 less for UConn, translates to about 7 extra points at the same PPP, or 79.5, defensively that would add about 6.3 points to UConns opponents at the same PPP or about 70. Sorry just did some quick math so might be off by .1 or .2 with previous two PPG calculations. Now the question is if UConn can maintain its methodical pace against an offense that is high powered.
UConn averages 72.5 PPG 1.09 PPPon 44.8, 76.5 and 39.2 shooting splits. UConn grabs 35.2 rebounds, averages 7.1 steals and 6 blocks.
UConn only gives up 63.7 PPG, 0.96 PPP on 38.9, 67, and 33 shooting splits. UConn gives up 34.7 rebounds, have the ball stolen 5.8 times and blocked 3.2.
The closest offense UConn has played against statistically is probably UL but UL generates a lot of that offense with its defense, which is also stellar. ISU generates it's offense through offense. Very similar to how UNC used to run/still runs things, the whole "we will out score you" attitude. I do think Hoiberg can adjust better than Williams so it will be interesting to see what he plays for this one. Ollie needs to make sure the kids are keyed in on the scouting reports and stick with their assignments. I will say ISUs shooting against UNC wasn't exactly characteristic but they are a different team now without niang.