WLU Observations: Frostburg State
- Everyone is making the extra pass, giving up a good shot for a wide-open great shot for a teammate
- Because of the dribble drive skills of WLU, opponents were sagging, resulting in late close-outs on our 3-point shooters and wide-open looks from 3 for WLU. The result is higher shooting %.
- WLU is getting over 20 assists per game.
- In the first half, WLU had 23 made FGs. There were 12 assists. More importantly, on the remaining 11 FGs, there were zero forced shots or missed opportunities for assists. This is a result of the sharing the ball, which leaves wide open opportunities for easy scores on the rim run because opponents are spread to defend the three.
- Players are taking the easy 10 ft. jumper rather than attempting a contested finish at the rim. This avoids charges, blocks, and reduces missed shots.
- WLU had 8 players in double figures.
- WLU is doing a great job of forcing steals (35% of all turnovers), which results in a live ball turnover and fast break opportunities.
- Because they are sharing the ball, the points per possession the last two games exceeds 1.3, which is incredible. When the ball was sticking against Concord, the pts per possession was a 1.06, which is a consistent stat for high-ball screen, dribble drive teams.
- The new, less experienced players are getting more and more comfortable in all aspects of the game and playing more effectively.
- Because WLU plays 12 players, normal game stat comparisons are misleading, unless you extrapolate the stats to 40 minutes of play. Using this approach, WLU has 10 players who would average over 16 points over 40 mins.
- 5 players have an effective FG % that exceeds 60% (accounts for 3-point shots). Most traditional teams would expect these stats mainly from their big, dominant, inside player. WLU has the equivalent of 5 big men in terms of this stat.
- 3 players have an assist to Turnover ratio of > 2.5, which is outstanding.
- Although turnovers could be reduced, most are coming from inexperienced players after the game is out of hand. In addition, they are typically unforced turnovers, resulting from a player trying to make an extra pass for an assist.
Opponent | CONCORD | at Glenville St. | at Frostburg St. |
Date | 01/05/22 | 01/08/22 | 01/12/22 |
Score | 85-67 | 101-90 | 124-84 |
w/l | W | W | W |
FG | 31 | 38 | 48 |
FGA | 71 | 63 | 82 |
Pct | 44% | 60% | 59% |
3 FG | 7 | 9 | 12 |
3 FGA | 26 | 24 | 31 |
3 FG PCT | 27% | 38% | 39% |
FT | 16 | 16 | 16 |
FTA | 22 | 19 | 28 |
FT PCT | 73% | 84% | 57% |
Off Reb | 18 | 8 | 13 |
Def Reb | 31 | 24 | 36 |
Tot Reb | 49 | 32 | 49 |
Reb Per Game | 39.2 | 38.6 | 39.3 |
PF | 17 | 21 | 26 |
Assist | 15 | 22 | 24 |
Turnovers | 17 | 14 | 13 |
Blk | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Steal | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Pts | 85 | 101 | 124 |
Avg Pts Per Game | 95.9 | 96.3 | 98.1 |
Steals per Forced Turnover | 29% | 38% | 35% |
Assist to TO Ratio | 0.88 | 1.57 | 1.85 |
Assist per FG | 48% | 58% | 50% |
Points Per FGA | 1.20 | 1.60 | 1.51 |
Points Per Possession | 1.06 | 1.31 | 1.32 |
Num Possessions | 80 | 77 | 94 |
OppDefReb | 23 | 19 | 24 |
Off Reb Efficiency | 44% | 30% | 35% |
Forced Turnover | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Game num | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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