UConn stats that may be key for next season's success... :)

[DavidinNaples]

UConn's statistics from last year are interesting, fun and say a lot about how the team went 38-1 and won yet another National Championship, beating Notre Dame. (Never gets old saying that...) And while they are useless in predicting how the team will do this year, here's 7 UConn stats I think may hold the keys for success this coming season. Enjoy..!

1. UConn scored 1,841 points in the 1st half of games last year. Opponents scored only 913 total pts before half & only 1,896 all season. In other words, UConn led early and often with a wide open offense & smothering defense. Comfortable leads this season would allow Geno to mix & match line ups and bring the freshman along easy. Early games against Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida State, Maryland and eventually South Carolina will challenge UConn and may hold down that 47.2 pt first half scoring average. Of course, they may make it up in the ACC schedule...

2. KML took 248 three point shots last year and made 121 (48.8%). She is the only Husky in the last decade to make over 100 three point baskets in a season and she did it twice. Moriah and Kia Nurse made 56 and 53 threes last season and will need to shoot more to replace that scoring and bring defenses out to the arc. Saniya had 34 made threes and Stewie 30, but each will have to improve their accuracy of 36.6% and 31.3%. The key may be Katie Lou Samuelson, who would need to make 93 threes just to match KML's freshman season.

3. Kiah Stokes started 4 games, but mainly played the 6th man role of the bench. In just 18 minutes of action per game, Kiah led the team with 147 blocked shots and was 2nd w/ 265 rebounds. Add in KML's 158 rebounds and you have 25% of UConn's total boards. Natalie Butler, Gabby Williams, KLS, Napheesa Collier and De'Janae Boykin will have to contribute strong rebounding, whether as the 5th starter or 6th, 7th player of the bench.

4. UConn had five players with more than 100 assists last season. KML was 5th on that list with 104 assists, just behind Nurse with 108. While it will be hard for the 5th starter to get 100 assists, unselfishly sharing of the ball is classic UConn and a reason for their success. Last year, UConn had 828 assists on 1,356 basket. That is 61.1%. That 60% level is something to watch.

5. Breanna Stewart sits 11th on the all time UConn scoring list with 1,960 points. Stewie needs just 31 pts to crack the top 10, 217 pts to move into the top 5 and 386 pts for 2nd place. She ain't going to pass Maya at 3,036... Stewie is also 144 rebounds away from the 1,000 rebound club that has only 5 members. Hopefully, both milestones will fall this season leaving Stewie near the top in points and rebounds.

6. Remarkably, KML took only 38 free throws last season. Combined with Stokes' 40 attempts, those 78 free throws were less than Gabby's 91. But KML and Kiah made 82% of their tries, Gabby just 46%. Look for a lot more free throws this season as defenses struggle to stop Tuck, Butler, Gabby and Stewie in the paint & MoJeff, Nurse, Chong and Collier from driving to the hoop. UConn averaged 15.5 free throw attempts per game a season ago. That may be closer to 20....

7. Last season, opponents scored more points (972) in the 2nd half of games than in the 1st (913). Twenty one (21) teams were able to score more in the 2nd half, only 12 fewer. (4 ties & 2 exhibition not counted) This makes a bit of sense since UConn often had large, early leads and played many substitutes. This season may be very different. If Gabby were the 5th starter, the second five would be Chong, Collier, Butler, Boykin and Katie Lou. Holy crap..!! Obviously, Geno & CD will mix and match, but 2nd half of games this year will be no cake walk.

Go Huskies..!!

 

[DriveLH]

In addition to scoring and rebounding targets, Stewart needs 12 blocks for 300, 35 steals for 200, and 121 assists for 400.

 

[DobbsRover2]

"Of course, they may make it up in the ACC schedule..."

This really seems to be open season on ND. Since the Irish and Seminoles are the only ACC part of UConn's schedule, I guess they're getting their butts kicked in the first half this year.

Fortunately though, USF and some of the rising teams in UConn's conference may do enough in the first half to give the Huskies the necessary grit in their diet and make Geno mutter, though comfortably ahead, "That's the worst first half of basketball we've ever played."

 

[BroadwayVa]

View attachment 10172

UConn's statistics from last year are interesting, fun and say a lot about how the team went 38-1 and won yet another National Championship, beating Notre Dame. (Never gets old saying that...) And while they are useless in predicting how the team will do this year, here's 7 UConn stats I think may hold the keys for success this coming season. Enjoy..!

1. UConn scored 1,841 points in the 1st half of games last year. Opponents scored only 913 total pts before half & only 1,896 all season. In other words, UConn led early and often with a wide open offense & smothering defense. Comfortable leads this season would allow Geno to mix & match line ups and bring the freshman along easy. Early games against Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida State, Maryland and eventually South Carolina will challenge UConn and may hold down that 47.2 pt first half scoring average. Of course, they may make it up in the ACC schedule...

2. KML took 248 three point shots last year and made 121 (48.8%). She is the only Husky in the last decade to make over 100 three point baskets in a season and she did it twice. Moriah and Kia Nurse made 56 and 53 threes last season and will need to shoot more to replace that scoring and bring defenses out to the arc. Saniya had 34 made threes and Stewie 30, but each will have to improve their accuracy of 36.6% and 31.3%. The key may be Katie Lou Samuelson, who would need to make 93 threes just to match KML's freshman season.

3. Kiah Stokes started 4 games, but mainly played the 6th man role of the bench. In just 18 minutes of action per game, Kiah led the team with 147 blocked shots and was 2nd w/ 265 rebounds. Add in KML's 158 rebounds and you have 25% of UConn's total boards. Natalie Butler, Gabby Williams, KLS, Napheesa Collier and De'Janae Boykin will have to contribute strong rebounding, whether as the 5th starter or 6th, 7th player of the bench.

4. UConn had five players with more than 100 assists last season. KML was 5th on that list with 104 assists, just behind Nurse with 108. While it will be hard for the 5th starter to get 100 assists, unselfishly sharing of the ball is classic UConn and a reason for their success. Last year, UConn had 828 assists on 1,356 basket. That is 61.1%. That 60% level is something to watch.

5. Breanna Stewart sits 11th on the all time UConn scoring list with 1,960 points. Stewie needs just 31 pts to crack the top 10, 217 pts to move into the top 5 and 386 pts for 2nd place. She ain't going to pass Maya at 3,036... Stewie is also 144 rebounds away from the 1,000 rebound club that has only 5 members. Hopefully, both milestones will fall this season leaving Stewie near the top in points and rebounds.

6. Remarkably, KML took only 38 free throws last season. Combined with Stokes' 40 attempts, those 78 free throws were less than Gabby's 91. But KML and Kiah made 82% of their tries, Gabby just 46%. Look for a lot more free throws this season as defenses struggle to stop Tuck, Butler, Gabby and Stewie in the paint & MoJeff, Nurse, Chong and Collier from driving to the hoop. UConn averaged 15.5 free throw attempts per game a season ago. That may be closer to 20....

7. Last season, opponents scored more points (972) in the 2nd half of games than in the 1st (913). Twenty one (21) teams were able to score more in the 2nd half, only 12 fewer. (4 ties & 2 exhibition not counted) This makes a bit of sense since UConn often had large, early leads and played many substitutes. This season may be very different. If Gabby were the 5th starter, the second five would be Chong, Collier, Butler, Boykin and Katie Lou. Holy crap..!! Obviously, Geno & CD will mix and match, but 2nd half of games this year will be no cake walk.

Go Huskies..!!

As many others over the last year or two I've been more than pleased to have Our WBB team beat Notre Dame soundly!! The reason for this isn't that I particularly dislike ND, although when Diggie was there it was a strong dislike, it's because to the bubble heads that write or report on UConn WBB just thrilled in "Muffett has Geno's number". I was waiting for Geno to be run out of Storr's on a rail--ignorant readers of those columns may have insisted on it. Now we can all say--who has whose number??

My mind is just swirling in numbers! Every once in a while in your data separate out the AAC and pushovers and present your analysis of what Uconn looks like against the very best out there. Uconn and the players will still look great--but against competitive teams.
I should not be considered "critiquing" your analysis--I don't have the energy to do what you have done--and what you have done is great. Thank you.

 

[BroadwayVa]

View attachment 10172

UConn's statistics from last year are interesting, fun and say a lot about how the team went 38-1 and won yet another National Championship, beating Notre Dame. (Never gets old saying that...) And while they are useless in predicting how the team will do this year, here's 7 UConn stats I think may hold the keys for success this coming season. Enjoy..!

1. UConn scored 1,841 points in the 1st half of games last year. Opponents scored only 913 total pts before half & only 1,896 all season. In other words, UConn led early and often with a wide open offense & smothering defense. Comfortable leads this season would allow Geno to mix & match line ups and bring the freshman along easy. Early games against Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida State, Maryland and eventually South Carolina will challenge UConn and may hold down that 47.2 pt first half scoring average. Of course, they may make it up in the ACC schedule...

2. KML took 248 three point shots last year and made 121 (48.8%). She is the only Husky in the last decade to make over 100 three point baskets in a season and she did it twice. Moriah and Kia Nurse made 56 and 53 threes last season and will need to shoot more to replace that scoring and bring defenses out to the arc. Saniya had 34 made threes and Stewie 30, but each will have to improve their accuracy of 36.6% and 31.3%. The key may be Katie Lou Samuelson, who would need to make 93 threes just to match KML's freshman season.

3. Kiah Stokes started 4 games, but mainly played the 6th man role of the bench. In just 18 minutes of action per game, Kiah led the team with 147 blocked shots and was 2nd w/ 265 rebounds. Add in KML's 158 rebounds and you have 25% of UConn's total boards. Natalie Butler, Gabby Williams, KLS, Napheesa Collier and De'Janae Boykin will have to contribute strong rebounding, whether as the 5th starter or 6th, 7th player of the bench.

4. UConn had five players with more than 100 assists last season. KML was 5th on that list with 104 assists, just behind Nurse with 108. While it will be hard for the 5th starter to get 100 assists, unselfishly sharing of the ball is classic UConn and a reason for their success. Last year, UConn had 828 assists on 1,356 basket. That is 61.1%. That 60% level is something to watch.

5. Breanna Stewart sits 11th on the all time UConn scoring list with 1,960 points. Stewie needs just 31 pts to crack the top 10, 217 pts to move into the top 5 and 386 pts for 2nd place. She ain't going to pass Maya at 3,036... Stewie is also 144 rebounds away from the 1,000 rebound club that has only 5 members. Hopefully, both milestones will fall this season leaving Stewie near the top in points and rebounds.

6. Remarkably, KML took only 38 free throws last season. Combined with Stokes' 40 attempts, those 78 free throws were less than Gabby's 91. But KML and Kiah made 82% of their tries, Gabby just 46%. Look for a lot more free throws this season as defenses struggle to stop Tuck, Butler, Gabby and Stewie in the paint & MoJeff, Nurse, Chong and Collier from driving to the hoop. UConn averaged 15.5 free throw attempts per game a season ago. That may be closer to 20....

7. Last season, opponents scored more points (972) in the 2nd half of games than in the 1st (913). Twenty one (21) teams were able to score more in the 2nd half, only 12 fewer. (4 ties & 2 exhibition not counted) This makes a bit of sense since UConn often had large, early leads and played many substitutes. This season may be very different. If Gabby were the 5th starter, the second five would be Chong, Collier, Butler, Boykin and Katie Lou. Holy crap..!! Obviously, Geno & CD will mix and match, but 2nd half of games this year will be no cake walk.

Go Huskies..!!

Just read the Geno Quote on the picture.

I'd modify Geno's CRITICIZING comment.


People who have not accomplished much in their lives criticize those that have accomplished much!
Or it's easier to take words out of context and critique a distorted version of what was written/said.

 

[DobbsRover2]

UConn's average margin of victory against all teams last year was 40.6.

Against teams ranked in the Sagarin Top 50, UConn was 14-1 and had an average margin of 26.5. Against teams ranked in the Sagarin Top 25, UConn was 12-1 and had an average margin of 25.1.

To put those figures in context, Princeton was #2 overall in winning margin at 23.2 while playing only 1 team in the Sags T25 and 4 in the Sags T50. USCar was next at 21.7 while playing 10 teams in the Sags T25 and 19 in the T50. So UConn's average margin against 13 Top 25 teams was 3.4 better than USCar's against all 37 opponents, and the G-c-o-c-k-s had a decent enough schedule but also had very weak teams like Clemson, Savannah State, and #342 (of 349) NC Central to pile the points on.

The AAC emerged as more than a "pushover" conference last year, with 5 of the 11 teams getting 20+ wins and being ranked in the Sagarin Top 75. Probably a #75 ranking doesn't sound that impressive, but UVA was the #75 rated team last year and though the Cavs weren't that good they did beat Ohio State and Louisville.

 

[Kibitzer]

View attachment 10172 UConn's statistics from last year are interesting, fun and say a lot about how the team went 38-1 and won yet another National Championship, beating Notre Dame. (Never gets old saying that...) And while they are useless in predicting how the team will do this year, here's 7 UConn stats I think may hold the keys for success this coming season. Enjoy..!

Go Huskies..!!!

In addition to scoring and rebounding targets, Stewart needs 12 blocks for 300, 35 steals for 200, and 121 assists for 400.

I am fascinated by and grateful for the diligence of our Boneyard stat specialists (and our creative linksters, too) for their keen discernment and enriching presentations. Makes my day - often!

Thanks.

 

[Suebird10fan]

UConn's average margin of victory against all teams last year was 40.6.

Against teams ranked in the Sagarin Top 50, UConn was 14-1 and had an average margin of 26.5. Against teams ranked in the Sagarin Top 25, UConn was 12-1 and had an average margin of 25.1.

To put those figures in context, Princeton was #2 overall in winning margin at 23.2 while playing only 1 team in the Sags T25 and 4 in the Sags T50. USCar was next at 21.7 while playing 10 teams in the Sags T25 and 19 in the T50. So UConn's average margin against 13 Top 25 teams was 3.4 better than USCar's against all 37 opponents, and the G-c-o-c-k-s had a decent enough schedule but also had very weak teams like Clemson, Savannah State, and #342 (of 349) NC Central to pile the points on.

The AAC emerged as more than a "pushover" conference last year, with 5 of the 11 teams getting 20+ wins and being ranked in the Sagarin Top 75. Probably a #75 ranking doesn't sound that impressive, but UVA was the #75 rated team last year and though the Cavs weren't that good they did beat Ohio State and Louisville.

Great stuff. Thanks!