Interesting MBB stats that might surprise you

[ChrisMWilliams]

This team is averaging 80.8 points per game, which would have been the second the second highest mark of the Hoiberg era. The team is also shooting 45.9 percent, which would be the third-best of the Hoiberg era.

The 5-3 record to start Big 12 play matches the second-best start under Hoiberg.

These guys aren't that far off. Just need to close and get a key win. Starts tonight.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Holy clickbait thread title, Batman.

 

[CyTwins]

I thought we sucked though and our offense was terrible

 

[Gunnerclone]

I don't like this team. Something is missing and something is probably going on behind the scenes. Tournament chances are highly highly in doubt right now.

 

[Mr Janny]

Holy clickbait thread title, Batman.

Maybe he should have gone with: "Iowa State Basketball performing at comparatively high level. What happens next will blow you away!"

 

[Malone]

One marked difference that makes things feel very different: we don't beat good teams. That's a problem that a few fun stats don't make go away.

 

[Spam]

Well, we haven't played our entire conference (and beyond) schedule yet. So we are more heavily weighing this year's non conference numbers in comparison to Fred's seasons.

Edit: 5-3 start still stands

 

[akellar]

Holy clickbait thread title, Batman.

#8 Will Blow Your Mind!

 

[rholtgraves]

I think the most surprising stat hasn't been mentioned. ISU is now leading the conference in steals per game (conference games only). They are also #1 in turnover margin. This is why I think they beat WVU. Least surprising stat. ISU is the worst rebounding team in the big 12. Worst defensive rebounding team in the league going up against the 2nd best offensive rebounding team in the league. They have to hit the boards hard tonight.

 

[DeereClone]

I assume points per game and shooting percentage goes down as we get further into the year with more Big 12 games and less cream puffs.

The 5-3 start in the conference isn't bad, especially considering the loss @ Baylor and loss to KU. It's just the fact that we have no good wins at this point in the year.

I am hopeful we can pick up a few good wins down the stretch and comfortably make the tourney.

 

[Spam]

I assume points per game and shooting percentage goes down as we get further into the year with more Big 12 games and less cream puffs.

The 5-3 start in the conference isn't bad, especially considering the loss @ Baylor and loss to KU. It's just the fact that we have no good wins at this point in the year.

I am hopeful we can pick up a few good wins down the stretch and comfortably make the tourney.

That Citadel game sure helped.

 

[rholtgraves]

ISU is also last in the big 12 in FT shooting %.

 

[Cycsk]

I think the most surprising stat hasn't been mentioned. ISU is now leading the conference in steals per game (conference games only). They are also #1 in turnover margin. This is why I think they beat WVU. Least surprising stat. ISU is the worst rebounding team in the big 12. Worst defensive rebounding team in the league going up against the 2nd best offensive rebounding team in the league. They have to hit the boards hard tonight.

http://www.big12sports.com/fls/10410/pdfs/mbasketball/Big12Stats17.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10410

According to the Big 12 site,

- Turnover margin: WV 1st with +11.0, ISU 2nd with +5.5.
- Assist to Turnover Ratio: ISU 1st with 1.6, WV 2nd with 1.5.
- Offensive Rebounds. WV 1st with 15.5, ISU 7th with 11.1.
- Defensive Rebounds. WV 10th with 22.4, ISU 2nd with 27.2.
- Steals: WV 1st with 11.8, ISU 2nd with 8.5.

 

[Cycsk]

The stat that irks me is that we lost close games to the #1, #2, and #3 teams in the country.

 

[DeereClone]

The stat that irks me is that we lost close games to the #1, #2, and #3 teams in the country.

THIS.

Get 2/3 of those and we are ranked in the top 25 and feeling pretty good about things.

 

[WastedTalent]

This team is averaging 80.8 points per game, which would have been the second the second highest mark of the Hoiberg era. The team is also shooting 45.9 percent, which would be the third-best of the Hoiberg era.

The 5-3 record to start Big 12 play matches the second-best start under Hoiberg.

These guys aren't that far off. Just need to close and get a key win. Starts tonight.

C'mon chris, stealing stats from Facebook comment section....

 

[rholtgraves]

http://www.big12sports.com/fls/10410/pdfs/mbasketball/Big12Stats17.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10410

According to the Big 12 site,

- Turnover margin: WV 1st with +11.0, ISU 2nd with +5.5.
- Assist to Turnover Ratio: ISU 1st with 1.6, WV 2nd with 1.5.
- Offensive Rebounds. WV 1st with 15.5, ISU 7th with 11.1.
- Defensive Rebounds. WV 10th with 22.4, ISU 2nd with 27.2.
- Steals: WV 1st with 11.8, ISU 2nd with 8.5.

I said conference only stats.

And number of rebounds doesn't tell you how good a team is at rebounding. Look at defensive rebounding % and offensive rebounding percentage. ISU last in both.

 

[Cycsk]

THIS.

Get 2/3 of those and we are ranked in the top 25 and feeling pretty good about things.

And sitting alone in 1st place in the Big 12 with wins against Baylor and Kansas.

 

[rholtgraves]

The stat that irks me is that we lost close games to the #1, #2, and #3 teams in the country.

Was the KU game really a close game?

 

[tim_redd]

1. The shot clock was shortened
2. 3rd best out of 5 years, and the first year shouldn't even count.

I agree this team is close, but they still need to figure a few things out.