Team SQ Torv Has KP NET AVG 1. Saint Mary’s 12 6 7 8 7 8.00 2. Gonzaga 14 11 5 10 9 9.80 3. San Diego State 28 8 15 17 16 16.80 4. FAU 50 40 34 30 18 34.40 5. Boise State 75 28 27 24 26 36.00 6. Utah State 52… Continue reading Mid-Major Top 25 & Each Team’s Best Newcomer (2/23-3/01)
Category: SQ Analysis
Northeast Conference Tournament: Day 1
By Justin Perri Fitting to start the day with the worst rated conference in college hoops. The NEC beats out the SWAC by about 15 spots on average, based on the SQ standings, to be the worst group in the nation. Who’s to say we can’t enjoy a single elimination tournament just because its objectively… Continue reading Northeast Conference Tournament: Day 1
Horizon League Conference Tournament: Day 1 Preview
by Justin Perri The first day of Horizon League Conference Tournament action gets underway shortly. Here’s a quick what- to-know based on the ShotQuality metrics that stand out. Conference Standings Let’s set the scene with the standings. The Horizon League champions, and bid to the big dance, is one that ShotQuality’s advanced analytics indicate should… Continue reading Horizon League Conference Tournament: Day 1 Preview
ShotQuality Spotlight – Johnell Davis – Florida Atlantic
When I think of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), I think of former head football coach Lane Kiffin. When I think of FAU basketball, I don’t think of much. To be fair, since leaving the Trans America Athletic Conference in 2001, they have just one March Madness appearance (remains their only program bid) and have eclipsed… Continue reading ShotQuality Spotlight – Johnell Davis – Florida Atlantic
ShotQuality Bets Primer: Feb 21st
Welcome back to the ShotQuality Bets Weekly Primer! We’re ready to recap the past week in college hoops and dive into which teams were lucky/unlucky according to ShotQuality data. We’ll also preview an important game in the coming week where the ShotQuality Bets model may find some value. Let’s get into it! ShotQuality Bets Model… Continue reading ShotQuality Bets Primer: Feb 21st
ShotQuality Spotlight – Aidan Mahaney – Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s has always found itself to be a successful mid-major but always living in the shadow of big bad Gonzaga. That may be the case, but it’s not like the Gaels haven’t deserved their flowers either, making the NCAA Tournament eight times since 2007. If it wasn’t for only one Sweet Sixteen appearance, I’m… Continue reading ShotQuality Spotlight – Aidan Mahaney – Saint Mary’s
Mid-Major Top 25 & Player Profiles
By Alec Musa Published February 15th Welcome to the first annual Mid-Major Top 25 powered by ShotQuality data. I’ve seen a few people attempt to make something along these lines, but I felt those lists never got the love they deserved. So instead of being frustrated with what I saw, I decided to do a… Continue reading Mid-Major Top 25 & Player Profiles
ShotQuality Bets Primer: Feb 13th
Welcome back to the ShotQuality Bets Weekly Primer! For those that didn’t catch the inaugural issue last week, this article is where we will be recapping the week in college basketball and look at which teams were lucky/unlucky according to ShotQuality data. We’ll also look ahead at a key game in the coming week where… Continue reading ShotQuality Bets Primer: Feb 13th
Friday MAAC Attack: Quinnipiac vs Niagara
By Justin Perri Quinnipiac @ Niagara The winner of our twitter poll, the Bobcats head out to Buffalo to take on the Purple Eagles. Qunnipiac sits as a two point favorite at the time of writing with a total set at 132.5. This matchup profiles as a defensive game with both these MAAC teams excelling… Continue reading Friday MAAC Attack: Quinnipiac vs Niagara
The Big 3 for 3 Breakdown: SDSU vs Utah State
San Diego State (+2.5) @ Utah State The Mountain West Conference has been home to some of the best college basketball games this season. Nevada and New Mexico gave us another late-night instant classic last night as the Wolfpack went into The Pit and came out with a 77-76 win. The San Diego State /… Continue reading The Big 3 for 3 Breakdown: SDSU vs Utah State