The Tony Bennett Effect
So I’m watching the ESPNU broadcast of Virginia’s win over Miami, and they posted the most amazing stat. Want the clearest example you can imagine of the effect Tony Bennett has had on this program: Check out the following statistics:
–Turnovers. Last year, UVa ranked 242nd in the nation in number of turnovers. This year: 3rd in the nation.
–Assist/Turnover Ratio. Last year: 245th. This year: 15th.
–3-Point FG%. Last year: 242nd. This year: 7th.
–Points Allowed. Last year: 294th. This year: 23rd.
Those numbers are simply astounding. Mind-blowing.
This team has already accomplished more than anyone could have hoped, and I won’t be disappointed no matter what happens the rest of the way. At this point, however, I must say it:
Tony Bennett is a miracle worker.
| Print article | This entry was posted by Chad on January 18, 2010 at 12:38 am, and is filed under Men's Basketball. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback from your own site. |
about 2 years ago
Do you have stats on foul shot differences? It seems that this year we shoot more foul shots than our opponents – and in the past that we not often true.
about 2 years ago
This year, the Hoos have shot 315 while their opponents have taken 248 free throws (including tonight’s UNCW game).
Last year, UVa shot 543, opponents shot 577.
I can’t find where these stats rank in the nation, but your impression seems to be accurate.