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Tomorrow night at 7 pm on ESPN 3, WF plays Army. Here is the KP evaluation of the Deacs' opponent:
Ranking and schedule: KP ranks the Black Knights as the #162 team in the nation. They are 5-3. Their best win was a 10 point home win over #197 Columbia. They have lost to Hofstra (#146 by 3), #189 Niagara (by 6) and last night to #218 Binghamton. WF is the highest ranked opponent (#69) on Army's schedule. The USMA has played a soft schedule to date #252.
Offense: Army has the #186 offense. Their strength is shooting the 3 (41.4% #21); 36 % of their offense comes from 3s (#68). Surprisingly for a team that shoots well from deep, the Black Knights have struggled from the line (66.3% # 284; largely due to their center Matt Wilson who is shooting 41% 9 for 22 from the line). Army also does not force many fouls on offense (#348 on FTA/FGA). USMA does play at a fast tempo (#39); so, it appears they chuck it as soon as they have an open shot.
Defense: Army has the #139 D. they play a variety of defenses. All of their defensive metrics are mediocre to poor. The Black Knights do not block shots (#279) and they foul often (#230 at FTA/FGA).
Tempo: As set forth above, Army plays at a fast tempo (they have scored 81 or more points in 5 of their 8 games).
Starting lineup: As you would expect the Black Knights are small -- 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, 6-6, 6-9; their leading scorer is guard Jordan Fox; he scored 33 against Marist (9 for 11 from 3), and he is shooting 47% from behind the arc. Army plays an 8 man rotation, and 4 of those players shot 41% or better from deep.
Both teams may be distracted. This is WF's last game before a 10 day exam break (several highly ranked teams have had off nights in the spot over the past week). The Army/Navy football game is Saturday (would guess that the hoop team will leave after the game for Philly to attend). KP projects an 82-71 WF win. A team that heavily relies on its 3 point shot is always dangerous, but think that WF's size, depth and renewed confidence should lead to a comfortable win.
WF's next 7 home opponents hold the following rankings: #21, #56, #31, #4, #5, #27, #36. It's about to get real.
Ranking and schedule: KP ranks the Black Knights as the #162 team in the nation. They are 5-3. Their best win was a 10 point home win over #197 Columbia. They have lost to Hofstra (#146 by 3), #189 Niagara (by 6) and last night to #218 Binghamton. WF is the highest ranked opponent (#69) on Army's schedule. The USMA has played a soft schedule to date #252.
Offense: Army has the #186 offense. Their strength is shooting the 3 (41.4% #21); 36 % of their offense comes from 3s (#68). Surprisingly for a team that shoots well from deep, the Black Knights have struggled from the line (66.3% # 284; largely due to their center Matt Wilson who is shooting 41% 9 for 22 from the line). Army also does not force many fouls on offense (#348 on FTA/FGA). USMA does play at a fast tempo (#39); so, it appears they chuck it as soon as they have an open shot.
Defense: Army has the #139 D. they play a variety of defenses. All of their defensive metrics are mediocre to poor. The Black Knights do not block shots (#279) and they foul often (#230 at FTA/FGA).
Tempo: As set forth above, Army plays at a fast tempo (they have scored 81 or more points in 5 of their 8 games).
Starting lineup: As you would expect the Black Knights are small -- 6-0, 6-1, 6-4, 6-6, 6-9; their leading scorer is guard Jordan Fox; he scored 33 against Marist (9 for 11 from 3), and he is shooting 47% from behind the arc. Army plays an 8 man rotation, and 4 of those players shot 41% or better from deep.
Both teams may be distracted. This is WF's last game before a 10 day exam break (several highly ranked teams have had off nights in the spot over the past week). The Army/Navy football game is Saturday (would guess that the hoop team will leave after the game for Philly to attend). KP projects an 82-71 WF win. A team that heavily relies on its 3 point shot is always dangerous, but think that WF's size, depth and renewed confidence should lead to a comfortable win.
WF's next 7 home opponents hold the following rankings: #21, #56, #31, #4, #5, #27, #36. It's about to get real.
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