I'm keeping track of my Player Productivity Scores and thought you might be interested in seeing how some of the guys are scoring in conference play. These scores are figured using a formula and only information found on a box score. I think you will find at least one of these scores quite astonishing. Last year, all conference players scored over over a .7 while the elite of our conference (N. Cole) scored out at a .9 (these scores were figured using all game stats not just conference stats like what I'm doing this year). With two games in the book and a one - one record here are your PPS scores.
R. Broekhoff 0.98413
K. VanWijk 0.54902
R. Edwards 0.73529
E. Buggs 0.53521
M. Kenney 0.23611
W. Bogan 0.09375
J. Harris 0.04878
Ryan has far and away the highest score not only on the team but also the entire league. I will post some updated stats after tomorrow's game for the entire league. For as much criticism as Richie is taking, from me as much as anyone, he has the second highest score during conference play. When he gets into the paint he is a real good asset on offense. Will and Jay have been pretty, well, awful in conference play. For Valpo to have success one, if not both, of these guys needs to find their shot.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Game Wrap Up: What went wrong?
1-17, you can't won't win very often shooting like that from 3 point range. A lot of those 3's where taken when Erik Buggs was not in the game, and he being out wasn't due to foul trouble!
Outside our aweful shooting from outside the paint, Tony Meier was hot from outside hitting 5-8 from downtown. Milwaukee was their normal aweful self from the free throw line hitting only 9-18 from the charity stripe. Unfortunately, Valpo wasn't much better connecting on only 10-17 (fortunately a couple of those misses were put right back in by Ryan Broekhoff). Kaylon Williams was not very impressive. The star point guard went 4-10 from outside, 1-5 from 3 point range (although that one was a killer), and all of 1-4 from the line. He did collect 10 rebounds and dish out 7 assist. His 7 turnovers however did help keep Valpo going.
Erik Buggs was rolling in that first half. He scored 10 points and really shut down Williams. One tweet I sent out, distasteful perhaps but fitting, "Kaylon Williams can run from the cops but can't get away from Buggs" on the 5 second call which probably would have gone for 10 seconds had the ref not stopped it. I'm not sure why Coach Drew kept taking Buggs out except that maybe he was gassed from chasing Williams around the court. The offense seemed really out of sinc when he would leave the game.
Milwaukee is the reigning lead champion for a reason. Their defense is pretty solid and they have some good players. Expect them to be a player at the top of the league standings all year.
Positives
*Buggs: more on his final stat line in a bit
*Ryan Broekhoff: his left wrist is still wrapped but he played pretty well. I do wish they'd get the ball in his hands and let him be a little selfish once in a while when the game is close .
* Defense/Rebounding: the team defense and rebounding was pretty solid tonight. Valpo should win most games when they hold a team under 60 and win the rebounding battle.
Negatives
*Shooting: as I already mentioned above the shooting outside the paint was astrocious.
*Richie Edwards: I don't know how many times he is going to flop on the defensive end and give up a layup before he figures out it is hurting his team. I also don't know how many shots outside the paint he is going to take before it sinks in that maybe he should get inside where he is good.
*Assist/Turnover Ratio: was not good tonight. 10 assist and 13 turnovers is not a winning recipe.
*Valpo fans were tossing out some doozies at the refs this evening. Keep it classy folks.
Player of the Game
Ryan Broekhoff: another double double for the best player in the HL. 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists (0 turnovers). I think his wrist might be affecting his shot a bit as he hit only 1-6 from outside.
POFG Runner Up
Erik Buggs: he was the Crusader offense and defense in the first half. Final stat line: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers and great defense on K. Williams.
Up Next
Valpo will attempt to get back to winning at home and get above .500 in league play as they take on Green Bay on Saturday at 4:05pm.
Outside our aweful shooting from outside the paint, Tony Meier was hot from outside hitting 5-8 from downtown. Milwaukee was their normal aweful self from the free throw line hitting only 9-18 from the charity stripe. Unfortunately, Valpo wasn't much better connecting on only 10-17 (fortunately a couple of those misses were put right back in by Ryan Broekhoff). Kaylon Williams was not very impressive. The star point guard went 4-10 from outside, 1-5 from 3 point range (although that one was a killer), and all of 1-4 from the line. He did collect 10 rebounds and dish out 7 assist. His 7 turnovers however did help keep Valpo going.
Erik Buggs was rolling in that first half. He scored 10 points and really shut down Williams. One tweet I sent out, distasteful perhaps but fitting, "Kaylon Williams can run from the cops but can't get away from Buggs" on the 5 second call which probably would have gone for 10 seconds had the ref not stopped it. I'm not sure why Coach Drew kept taking Buggs out except that maybe he was gassed from chasing Williams around the court. The offense seemed really out of sinc when he would leave the game.
Milwaukee is the reigning lead champion for a reason. Their defense is pretty solid and they have some good players. Expect them to be a player at the top of the league standings all year.
Positives
*Buggs: more on his final stat line in a bit
*Ryan Broekhoff: his left wrist is still wrapped but he played pretty well. I do wish they'd get the ball in his hands and let him be a little selfish once in a while when the game is close .
* Defense/Rebounding: the team defense and rebounding was pretty solid tonight. Valpo should win most games when they hold a team under 60 and win the rebounding battle.
Negatives
*Shooting: as I already mentioned above the shooting outside the paint was astrocious.
*Richie Edwards: I don't know how many times he is going to flop on the defensive end and give up a layup before he figures out it is hurting his team. I also don't know how many shots outside the paint he is going to take before it sinks in that maybe he should get inside where he is good.
*Assist/Turnover Ratio: was not good tonight. 10 assist and 13 turnovers is not a winning recipe.
*Valpo fans were tossing out some doozies at the refs this evening. Keep it classy folks.
Player of the Game
Ryan Broekhoff: another double double for the best player in the HL. 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists (0 turnovers). I think his wrist might be affecting his shot a bit as he hit only 1-6 from outside.
POFG Runner Up
Erik Buggs: he was the Crusader offense and defense in the first half. Final stat line: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers and great defense on K. Williams.
Up Next
Valpo will attempt to get back to winning at home and get above .500 in league play as they take on Green Bay on Saturday at 4:05pm.
HL weekend picks
With this being the first real big weekend of league action I thought I'd take a stab at picking some winners. I can tell you right now I will rarely, if ever, pick against Valpo. I just can't pick my own team to lose. My picks to win will be bolded.
Thursday's Games
Green Bay @ Butler
Detroit @ UIC
Wright State @ Loyola
Milwaukee @ Valparaiso
Saturday's Games
Milwaukee @ Butler
Youngstown State @ Cleveland State
Wright State @ UIC
Detroit @ Loyola
Green Bay @ Valparaiso
I have this being a tough weekend for UIC, I really wanted to pick them over WSU but just couldn't do it. I like Valpo and Butler to sweep the weekend series over their neighbors to the north mainly because the games are in Indiana. If you are interested in any of the top stat getters in HL play to this point check out one of my previous posts. Let the fun begin!
Thursday's Games
Green Bay @ Butler
Detroit @ UIC
Milwaukee @ Valparaiso
Saturday's Games
Milwaukee @ Butler
Youngstown State @ Cleveland State
Wright State @ UIC
Detroit @ Loyola
Green Bay @ Valparaiso
I have this being a tough weekend for UIC, I really wanted to pick them over WSU but just couldn't do it. I like Valpo and Butler to sweep the weekend series over their neighbors to the north mainly because the games are in Indiana. If you are interested in any of the top stat getters in HL play to this point check out one of my previous posts. Let the fun begin!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Preview: Green Bay
New Year's Eve will play host to a game between Valpo and Green Bay. This a bit of down year for the Phoenix, as they lost two important players to graduation. Those two were Bryquis Perine and Rahmon Fletcher. Quite honestly, the Women's basketball team at Green Bay is having a better year, but they are ranked and went undefeated in their non-conference schedule. Green Bay is coming in at 5-6 on the year, and being but so far 2-0 in conference play. Let's not assume any game will be a win.
Game Preview: Again, I like Valpo's chances in this one. Green Bay is a little down this year, but they still have their stud center Alec Brown, who is only a sophmore. He averages almost 15 ppg and 8 rpg. At 7'1, he only weighs 215. Kevin Van Wijk is only 6'8, but weighs 230. I imagine Van Wijk will draw the assignment, with Edwards and possibly Vucic rotating in and out. It will an interesting matchup to keep your eye on. Brown also blocks 3 shots per game. In terms of scoring, the Phoenix don't have any players that stand out on paper besides Brown, since there the next guy after him only averages about 7 ppg. I think Broekhoff will really have a big game in this one, since Green Bay does not really have someone that matches up too well with him. Broekhoff has size, quickness, and versatility that not too many other players in the Horizon have.
Prediction: Valpo wins 73-64.
Green Bay notables:
Alumni- some notable alumni include Jill Lajdziak, the general manager of Saturn automobiles; Jeff Nordgaard and Logan Vande Velden, both NBA players; and Robert Cowles and Dave Hansen, both now Wisconsin State Senators.
Faculty- Michael Monfils, the mayor of Green Bay, is on the faculty.
UWGB was not established as an institution until 1965.
Game Preview: Again, I like Valpo's chances in this one. Green Bay is a little down this year, but they still have their stud center Alec Brown, who is only a sophmore. He averages almost 15 ppg and 8 rpg. At 7'1, he only weighs 215. Kevin Van Wijk is only 6'8, but weighs 230. I imagine Van Wijk will draw the assignment, with Edwards and possibly Vucic rotating in and out. It will an interesting matchup to keep your eye on. Brown also blocks 3 shots per game. In terms of scoring, the Phoenix don't have any players that stand out on paper besides Brown, since there the next guy after him only averages about 7 ppg. I think Broekhoff will really have a big game in this one, since Green Bay does not really have someone that matches up too well with him. Broekhoff has size, quickness, and versatility that not too many other players in the Horizon have.
Prediction: Valpo wins 73-64.
Green Bay notables:
Alumni- some notable alumni include Jill Lajdziak, the general manager of Saturn automobiles; Jeff Nordgaard and Logan Vande Velden, both NBA players; and Robert Cowles and Dave Hansen, both now Wisconsin State Senators.
Faculty- Michael Monfils, the mayor of Green Bay, is on the faculty.
UWGB was not established as an institution until 1965.
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