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OFFICIAL TOURNEY THREAD: CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS CLASSIC

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When: Wednesday December 16, 8:00 PM EST / 7:00 CST
Where: MOOOOOOOOOOODY MAGIC
Why: 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-0 8-0
Opponent: Nicholls St. (Thibodaux, Louisiana)
KenPom Prediction: 87-62 VICTORY (98% win probability)
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Re: OFFICIAL GAME 8: SMU vs. Nicholls St. THREAD

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The Colonels (3-4) have yet to beat a Division 1 team this year and have lost each of their four games by more than 12 points (average defeat - 30 points).

They are the worst team in the nation in eFG%* (62%) and fourth worst in terms of offensive eFG% (39.5%). Opponents have converted 66% (!!!!!) of their 3s vs. the Colonels. If the Ponies continue to shoot effectively from downtown, this one should be over very quickly.



Note: eFG% is a metric used that is similar to Field Goal Percentage, but adds an additional parameter. This parameter adjusts for the fact that 3-point field goals are worth 50 percent more than 2-point field goals. eFG% = (FGM + (0.5 x 3PTM)) / FGA
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Re: OFFICIAL GAME 8: SMU vs. Nicholls St. THREAD

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I hope Wilfong scores
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mrydel wrote:I hope Wilfong scores


Hope we gt out to a big lead so Barefield and Wilfong can get significant minutes in several of the next couple of games. Playing 4 games in 7 days with travel and 2 back to backs means we need to manage minutes to keep everyone fresh.
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Re: OFFICIAL GAME 8: SMU vs. Nicholls St. THREAD

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Harry0569 wrote:The Colonels (3-4) have yet to beat a Division 1 team this year and have lost each of their four games by more than 12 points (average defeat - 30 points).

They are the worst team in the nation in eFG%* (62%) and fourth worst in terms of offensive eFG% (39.5%). Opponents have converted 66% (!!!!!) of their 3s vs. the Colonels. If the Ponies continue to shoot effectively from downtown, this one should be over very quickly.


Yikes, with stats like that the Colonel might be looking at a demotion to Major. Hope this one is over quickly and that Wilfong and Barefield get good minutes.
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Re: OFFICIAL GAME 8: SMU vs. Nicholls St. THREAD

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Nic's mom will be at Wednesday and Thursday's games.
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Zman89 wrote:Nic's mom will be at Wednesday and Thursday's games.

Nice. You're not making the trip?
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LA_Mustang wrote:
Zman89 wrote:Nic's mom will be at Wednesday and Thursday's games.

Nice. You're not making the trip?

Not this one. It's her and her sister.
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Looking forward to see you next time, Zman.
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We need to get this tournament off to a great start this week!

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Official thread for this game already? Wow.
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Official thread for this game already? Wow.
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It's official
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