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Post by blackandgold on Feb 11, 2024 9:07:21 GMT -5
WSU 2pt FG% in conference play: 60.4% (1st)
WSU 2pt FG% in all games: 58.9% (5th nationally)
—against Oakland: 45.0%
WSU Points Per 100 Possession in conference play: 120.2 (1st)
WSU Points Per 100 Possession in all games: 115.2 (46th nationally)
—against Oakland: 89.8 (season low and only second time this year under 1 ppp)
Truly an amazing defensive performance by Oakland last night. The toughness displayed near and at the rim was something we haven’t seen much of since the days of Keith Benson and Isaiah Brock, except it wasn’t just one guy, but multiple who affected shots, blocked shots, or got tough rebounds.
This WSU team has a very interesting profile. The spots between WSU’s rank in offensive efficiency versus defensive efficiency (per KenPom.com) is 306. They remind me a lot of the 2011-12 Oakland team, which finished the year with 310 spots between an amazing offensive efficiency rank nationally versus a rough defensive efficiency ranking. That team was capable of beating Houston and Valpo on the road and Tennessee at home, but also had some mind-boggling losses and notably bowed out to SUU in the quarters of the league tournament. Have to believe the WSU fans are feeling some similar feelings we did that year!
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Post by Grizzfan1 on Feb 11, 2024 13:24:42 GMT -5
Wow. A statement win, a program win, a vindication win. Oakland’s fundamentally different approach of emphasizing depth has paid off. While it doesn’t guarantee an NCAA birth, they now have the tools for any type of opponent. They will need it against a heavy 3 point shooting team in PFW, who appears to have come back down to earth. Compared to GB, I believe Oakland has an easier path in the next 5 games. Kampe should be very pleased moving forward. Fort Wayne has come off the mat after their little January slump these past several games. They're still a factor in the top 4 standings. Wednesday's game will be another stiff test.
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