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[QUOTE="EASTFLA, post: 3895072, member: 10791"]
First off let me say this. One would expect, and rightfully so, that the numbers in wins should be better than the numbers in losses, that's pretty much a given. What shouldn't be the case is the wide gap we have in wins and losses. Thought this was at least worth sharing, it is kind of interesting:

I took a look at what UConn players look like in our 7 losses. I did not include Bouknight because he has only been part of 3 losses, but I did look at these other 6 players to see if there was a difference in their stats in the 3 losses with Bouknight vs the 4 losses without him, and there was no statistically significant difference. This is really eye opening:

FG/FGA  %age       Threes           REB     ASST   STEALS    TO

COLE                                   24-76   .316          11-33 .333       2.1         3.4         0.9        2.4

MARTIN                               21-54   .388           5-19  .263       7.6         0.6         1.4        1.4

WHALEY                             19-45   .422           3-6    .500       5.4          1.2         0.9        1.0

POLLEY                               8-37    .216           5-29  .172       1.3          0.3         0.1        0.0

SANOGO                            32-56   .571           0-0     ---          4.2          0.7         0.6        1.0

GAFFNEY                           13-40   .325           5-21  .238       1.6          1.4          0.9        1.0

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TOTAL                             117-308   .380       29-108   .269      22.2        7.6          4.8        6.8

IN WINS                           300-637  .471       83-204   .407      25.3        9.9          4.2        7.5

I did not include Jackson, or Carlton as their numbers are so small and didn't vary either way. The end takes here is obviously shooting. We stink in losses and thrive in wins. The 2 things that stand out for me are Polley and Sanogo.  Sanogo has dominated in losses converting 57% of his shots. I have said it all season, if this kid gets 15 shots a game it opens up the outside, and he is our most efficient scorer, period, not even close. Polley has had a really rough season, especially in our losses where he shoots 21% and 17% from 3. That has really been a killer as he gets 20+ minutes a game and if he is not hitting shots if you look at rebounds and assists there is not much there. I don't like pinning things good or bad on one kid, but of all our stats offensively, his jump off the page. I heard during the broadcast of our game vs Creighton that when he scores 8 points or more we are 10-0. Looking at the numbers here I believe it.  I hope Polley catches fire in the NCAA Tournament, everything would be quickly forgotten if he does. I'm pulling for him, and everyone else. Go Huskies!
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