What is the story about?
Status
Report:
- KenPom: #25
- Torvik: #23
- WAB: +1.9 ranked #36
- NET: #26 (Q1: 4-5, Q2: 8-2, Q3: 3-0, Q4: 4-1)
The Big Question: Will Matt Able break into the starting lineup?
Assuming Matt would start at shooting guard in front of Tre Holloman, comparing the two.
- Pro – Matt Able is 4” taller. Both attack the basket, both shoot well from outside. Defensively, Able has nearly caught up with Holloman, but Tre has a huge experience advantage. Matt has 31 steals (2nd on the team) to Tre’s 22. Matt has 94 rebounds (5th on the team) to Tre’s 45. Matt has recently become the greater offensive threat. On the season Tre has 243 points to Matt’s 241.
- Con – Tre Holloman is a senior with tremendous experience in high level games. He is a smart, aggressive defender and can hit from outside, 39.8% to Matt’s 37.7%. On the season, Tre has hit 41 3PT to Matt’s 40. Tre has 55 assists to Matt’s 25. Tre is the better defender and the better passer.
- What does the Wolfpack need? Rebounding should be the deciding factor. The guards need to rebound. Able is the better rebounder, and better at attacking the basket – his height helps.
- Major Other Consideration: We want both Able and McNeil back next season. If they can’t play together, why would both come back? We want them to play together and like playing together. Let’s start that as soon as possible.
A look around the neighborhood
