Ball State has signed transfer PG Luke Brown, fourth highest scorer in in Ohio HS history. Not clear if he’ll be eligible to play this season.

Due to highly rated Indiana beating EMU by only 6-points, Massey rankings jumped EMU 39 spots from 254 to 215 in the nation. Would have been even higher but for EMU scoring 62-points against Indiana.

After one non-conference game, EMU is ranked in the top 100 team in the following statistical categories:

OFFENSE:

Number 52 in the nation in highest 3-point percentage (39.1 percent) .

Number 42 in the nation in highest foul-shot percentage (81.3 percent).

Number 94 in the nation in lowest turnover percentage (17.1).

DEFENSE:


Number 12th in the nation in opponents offensive rebound percentage (12.5 percent).

Number 19th in the country in holding teams to a low 3-point percentage (16.7 percent).

Number 69th in opponent lowest foul-shooting percentage (60 percent).

Wish I could frame that OREB% number, since we just went through 11 years of giving up millions of offensive rebounds. I loved the zone, and it was far more effective than not (it kept Murphy employed for longer than he probably should’ve been), but it was maddening to watch a great defensive series spoiled by a long OREB. Yesterday was a breath of fresh air in that regard.

EMU 144th in the nation in giving up the fewest points (68 points).

Eastern Michigan 149th in the nation in field goal percentage defense (41.9 percent).

EMU 206th in the nation in committing the fewest fouls (20).

(11-10-2021 01:52 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  Wish I could frame that OREB% number, since we just went through 11 years of giving up millions of offensive rebounds. I loved the zone, and it was far more effective than not (it kept Murphy employed for longer than he probably should’ve been), but it was maddening to watch a great defensive series spoiled by a long OREB. Yesterday was a breath of fresh air in that regard.

Ain't that the truth Sam! Unlike you I hated the zone, but our despise for giving up offensive rebounds is unanimous.

The increased use of the three point shot produces longer rebounds, thus a long front line of Thompson, Minnie and Toure no longer guarantees command of the defensive boards. I love a rim protector shot blocking center but if I cannot find one suitable, a Ty Groce type forward will suffice in today's game from a rebounding standpoint.

Good news! Center Mo Njie has returned to light practicing.