Four criteria met by last nine national champions

[hUTch2002]

This is the ranking I went by that shows Duke at the No. 10 SOS. I thought it was odd they were ranked that high and 52 seems to be more in line for sure.

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We’re not 55th in offensive efficiency per kenpom. We’re 29th so not sure what’s causing the disparity but I trust kenpom.

 

[LittleCat]

UT has a good chance of making a deep run. The metrics between last years UT team and this years are actually pretty similar, aside from tempo. Last year the Vols were top 100, this year UT is among the slowest in the nation (341 out of 364).



If anything the Vols are actually better in some ways. Offensive rebounding %, effective fg % are two with significant improvements. This UT team is built to win tough games.

 

[livefaith]

I hate to agree, but spot on. I don’t see a path to the final four w/ the lack of scorers on this roster.

It's the only way. With a 2 seed we may shoot rocks in the the 1st weekend and survive to the S16. Last year we did against UTjr and it was a close one. So, we'll need 4 good (for us) shooting outings in a row to have a shot at the NC. Shoot week in one of the 4 and we'll go home.. Hoping.

 

[VolGee4]

It's the only way. With a 2 seed we may shoot rocks in the the 1st weekend and survive to the S16. Last year we did against UTjr and it was a close one. So, we'll need 4 good (for us) shooting outings in a row to have a shot at the NC. Shoot week in one of the 4 and we'll go home.. Hoping.

Our last 2 games last year, we shot 45% and 42% from 3. We were worse from 2. But against Purdue, they shot 22 more free throws. 6 point game.

 

[vavolfan6]

Interesting to consider, but I would take that backwards looking criteria with a grain of salt. The landscape of college basketball has changed just in the last 2 to 3 years and the makeup of teams are evolving.

Rosters that were loaded with projected lottery picks and 5 star freshman used to be the best teams in college basketball. But now, it seems teams who rely on experience and hit on their transfer evaluations are having the most success.

Generally though, I think the criteria describes a great team. But I wouldn't hold to it like gospel and if a team has 3 criteria met, they are probably just aa capable.