01-15-2019, 01:21 PM
Starting this thread now, since last week I didn't end up having time on Friday to throw up a preview.
Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/north...Type=video
Projected Starting 5 (CAA Stats only)
PG Vasa Pusica (6-5 r-Sr.): 16.6 ppg, 4.6 apg, 2.8 rpg, .483 FG %
SG Shawn Occeus (6-4 Jr.): 11.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 spg, .407 3-Pt %
G Donnell Gresham Jr. (6-1 r-Jr.): 8.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.4 spg
G/F Bolden Brace (6-6 Jr.): 12.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.6 apg, .429 3-Pt %
C Anthony Green (6-10 Sr.): 12.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.0 bpg, .676 FG %
Key Bench Players (CAA Stats Only)
G Jordan Roland (6-1 r-Jr.): 14.8 ppg, 2.0 spg, .929 FT %, 28.0 mpg
F Tomas Murphy (6-8 So.): 3.8 ppg, 1.6 rpg, .467 FG %, 11.2 mpg
The Road so Far
Record vs D-I: 9-8
CAA Record: 3-2 (t-3rd)
NET: # 110
RPI: # 91
KenPom Overall Efficiency: # 102
KenPom Offense: # 39
KenPom Defense: # 203
Best Win: neutral vs. Alabama (10-5)
Worst Loss: vs. Boston U. (8-8)
Team Strengths
* Overall Offense: There aren't many weaknesses to the Huskies' game on the offensive end. They are tied with Hofstra for the highest ranking in KenPom's Offensive Efficiency Rating, at # 39 nationally, are 2nd in CAA-only games in scoring (83.2 ppg), and 1st in Field Goal % (.490). They're also mere percentage points behind Hofstra in team three-point shooting (.394), as they average the most made threes (10.0) in the league. And though NU doesn't really have a true point guard, they're 3rd in A/TO ratio as a team (1.6).
* Turnovers: Northeastern ranks 3rd in the league in Turnover Margin (+1.80) and are 2nd in the league in Steals (6.8). Only Center Anthony Green is a liability in the turnover department, averaging 2.6 turnovers per contest over 26.8 minutes.
* Guard Depth: The Huskies boast a quintet of guards that are capable in many different areas. Most impressive, perhaps, is their ability to rebound and help in rim protection. Despite running with a 4-guard lineup all game, every game, NU is a respectable 6th in rebounding margin (-1.2) and even 3rd in the league in blocked shots. 6-1 Gresham actually leads the team in rebounding so far in CAA-only games, and 5 different Huskies have at least 2 blocks, including 6-1 Roland.
Team Weaknesses
* Overall Defense: As good as Northeastern's offense has been, their defense is, at best, below average for NCAA standards and CAA standards this season. The Huskies rank 8th in the league in scoring defense (76.0 ppg), 7th in FG % Defense (.455) and 6th in 3-Point % Defense (.363). Historically, teams have played fairly strong defense in the Bill Coen era. In fact, just last season the Huskies were # 86 nationally in Ken Pomeroy's defensive efficiency ranking. So it's likely we can expect some correction there, with NU returning to at least a league-average defensive unit. It's only a matter of time.
* Post Depth: The need for Coach Coen to play a guard-heavy lineup might partly be impacted by the lack of depth NU has in the post. If Green gets into foul trouble, there's not much behind him. Murphy has been somewhat effective as the primary backup, but is a bit raw as just a sophomore. Jeremy Miller, who had a very promising start to his career from 2015-17, is only seeing 5.5 minutes per contest in CAA games. Had the 6-10 big man's career arc been going strong through his junior and now senior campaigns, who knows how good the Huskies would be right now.
Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/north...Type=video
Projected Starting 5 (CAA Stats only)
PG Vasa Pusica (6-5 r-Sr.): 16.6 ppg, 4.6 apg, 2.8 rpg, .483 FG %
SG Shawn Occeus (6-4 Jr.): 11.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 spg, .407 3-Pt %
G Donnell Gresham Jr. (6-1 r-Jr.): 8.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.4 spg
G/F Bolden Brace (6-6 Jr.): 12.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.6 apg, .429 3-Pt %
C Anthony Green (6-10 Sr.): 12.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.0 bpg, .676 FG %
Key Bench Players (CAA Stats Only)
G Jordan Roland (6-1 r-Jr.): 14.8 ppg, 2.0 spg, .929 FT %, 28.0 mpg
F Tomas Murphy (6-8 So.): 3.8 ppg, 1.6 rpg, .467 FG %, 11.2 mpg
The Road so Far
Record vs D-I: 9-8
CAA Record: 3-2 (t-3rd)
NET: # 110
RPI: # 91
KenPom Overall Efficiency: # 102
KenPom Offense: # 39
KenPom Defense: # 203
Best Win: neutral vs. Alabama (10-5)
Worst Loss: vs. Boston U. (8-8)
Team Strengths
* Overall Offense: There aren't many weaknesses to the Huskies' game on the offensive end. They are tied with Hofstra for the highest ranking in KenPom's Offensive Efficiency Rating, at # 39 nationally, are 2nd in CAA-only games in scoring (83.2 ppg), and 1st in Field Goal % (.490). They're also mere percentage points behind Hofstra in team three-point shooting (.394), as they average the most made threes (10.0) in the league. And though NU doesn't really have a true point guard, they're 3rd in A/TO ratio as a team (1.6).
* Turnovers: Northeastern ranks 3rd in the league in Turnover Margin (+1.80) and are 2nd in the league in Steals (6.8). Only Center Anthony Green is a liability in the turnover department, averaging 2.6 turnovers per contest over 26.8 minutes.
* Guard Depth: The Huskies boast a quintet of guards that are capable in many different areas. Most impressive, perhaps, is their ability to rebound and help in rim protection. Despite running with a 4-guard lineup all game, every game, NU is a respectable 6th in rebounding margin (-1.2) and even 3rd in the league in blocked shots. 6-1 Gresham actually leads the team in rebounding so far in CAA-only games, and 5 different Huskies have at least 2 blocks, including 6-1 Roland.
Team Weaknesses
* Overall Defense: As good as Northeastern's offense has been, their defense is, at best, below average for NCAA standards and CAA standards this season. The Huskies rank 8th in the league in scoring defense (76.0 ppg), 7th in FG % Defense (.455) and 6th in 3-Point % Defense (.363). Historically, teams have played fairly strong defense in the Bill Coen era. In fact, just last season the Huskies were # 86 nationally in Ken Pomeroy's defensive efficiency ranking. So it's likely we can expect some correction there, with NU returning to at least a league-average defensive unit. It's only a matter of time.
* Post Depth: The need for Coach Coen to play a guard-heavy lineup might partly be impacted by the lack of depth NU has in the post. If Green gets into foul trouble, there's not much behind him. Murphy has been somewhat effective as the primary backup, but is a bit raw as just a sophomore. Jeremy Miller, who had a very promising start to his career from 2015-17, is only seeing 5.5 minutes per contest in CAA games. Had the 6-10 big man's career arc been going strong through his junior and now senior campaigns, who knows how good the Huskies would be right now.