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Dixon was tough for Adama. He'll push Alex underneath every time time down the floor.I really like a small ball lineup out there when Clingan is on the bench for this. Think Alex guarding Dixon would make a lot of sense, as he is much more in the Hopkins realm of large 4 than a back to the basket 5 at this point. I worry about Samson fouling too much, as Dixon is a really savvy player.
Dixon would bully Alex. With Clingan back, Johnson will NOT have long stretches where he has to soften his defense because of fouls. Like virtually every aspect of UConn basketball, Clingan's return will have a very positive effect on Johnson's ability to be more aggressive.I really like a small ball lineup out there when Clingan is on the bench for this. Think Alex guarding Dixon would make a lot of sense, as he is much more in the Hopkins realm of large 4 than a back to the basket 5 at this point. I worry about Samson fouling too much, as Dixon is a really savvy player.
Not that it matters because DC being back means we'll see less small-ball, but he will have to guard AK on the perimeter as well.Dixon was tough for Adama. He'll push Alex underneath every time time down the floor.
Plus we have Hall for our last home game. Even if they don't regress we're in a good spot if it comes down to that gameWinning this one would give us a 2 game lead over everyone except Seton Hall, who may or may not come back to Earth.
Dixon is a beast!Villanova (11-6)
#26 in KenPom
Eric Dixon 6’8 255 senior
At Villanova is always a tough win, but between Clingan’s return, UConn’s overall defensive renaissance, Longino’s injury and UConn’s recent ability to quell Dixon on the offensive end, there is a lot to be confident about entering Saturday’s game.
You got it all right except that Dixon actually is efficient. He's got a similar offensive rating at the same usage as Newton.Strange stats. If I read this right, they're unbelievable at FT shooting but can't get to the line enough, they're mediocre at 3 point shooting but bomb away, and Dixon gets the most attempts on offense and is incredibly inefficient.
Either I didn't understand the original post, or Neptune badly needs someone on his staff who understands analytics.
354th nationally is really good? I guess if it's not adjusted for competition and stats from all 350 or so schools count, but is being the 350th best offensive player in the country outstanding for a team that wants to be around in the second weekend?You got it all right except that Dixon actually is efficient. He's got a similar offensive rating at the same usage as Newton.
Right, not adjusted for anything and included all 4,000+ D1 players. 354 is 93rd percentile, which is good on it's own. But we know at higher usages it tends to suppress players efficiency. So we can use a stat that does adjust for both usage and competition... Voila PORPAGATU!.354th nationally is really good? I guess if it's not adjusted for competition and stats from all 350 or so schools count, but is being the 350th best offensive player in the country outstanding for a team that wants to be around in the second weekend?
Anyway, not that I didn't know it, I proved that the analytics guy that Nepture needs is not a business lawyer.
Very well explained. And ranking it within a conference gives it some meaning. Ranking players in the MAAC versus those in the Big East by statistics -- not so much.Right, not adjusted for anything and included all 4,000+ D1 players. 354 is 93rd percentile, which is good on it's own. But we know at higher usages it tends to suppress players efficiency. So we can use a stat that does adjust for both usage and competition... Voila PORPAGATU!.
Long story short he's 10th in adjusted efficiency in the Big East. Spencer is 1st, Karaban is 4th, and Newton is 9th.
Like Kalkbrenner this is one of those matchups where Johnson’s ability to stay with a big on the perimeter is really helpful. Between them they can wear him down.Dixon worries me as a pick and pop threat who can catch and shoot before Clingan is able to get up there. This happened last year but Hurley/Clingan actually adjusted well mid game to have him not drop as much so he’s in better position
Moore should be able to rip Newton/Cam/Karaban to shreds, but any of those guys should be able to do the same to him. Good to have Clingan protecting the paint too
Expecting a win but road games are never easy!