PAC 10 2005-06 Preview
Arizona had all but sewn up a trip to the Final Four last March when all hell broke loose in Chicago. Up 17 with under five minutes remaining, the Wildcats could not withstand a mad flurry by semi-host Illinois and eventually fell in overtime, this coming despite the presence of Senior leaders Salim Stoudemire and Channing Frye on the floor. Well, both of those players have moved on to the NBA, fittingly since the Pac 10 seems to do better in getting its players drafted in the NBA than it does on the court in March. In fact, this league hasn’t sent a team to the Final Four since 2001, yet it leads all conferences with five players drafted in top 10 of the last two NBA drafts.
Despite losing both Stoudemire and Frye, Arizona could actually be better in 2005-06, as the Wildcats are led by playmakers Hassan Adams and Mustafa Shakur. They have great depth as well and are generally considered the team to beat in the Pac 10. Significant challenges could come from the likes of Stanford and UCLA however, as both of those programs could be revived in the coming season. The Cardinal boasts a great Senior class, led by Matt Haryasz, Chris Hernandez, and Dan Grunfeld, who returns from injury. The Bruins don’t have quite as big on names on the roster but are well balanced. Elsewhere, former all everything recruit, big Leon Powe returns for Cal from a knee injury, and Washington looks to continue the momentum it built last season, finishing as the second highest scoring team in the country. Here is how StatFox sees the pac 10 shaping up in 2005-06:
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1-Arizona [ 15-1 ]
2-Stanford [ 60-1 ]
3-California [ 150-1 ]
4-UCLA [ 30-1 ]
5-Washington [ 50-1 ]
6-Oregon [ 200-1 ]
7-Oregon State [ 200-1 ]
8-USC [ Field (50-1) ]
9-Washington State [ Field (50-1) ]
10-Arizona State [ 500-1 ]
Odds Courtesy of SportsBook.com
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 ARIZONA
Coach: Lute Olsen | Ret. Starters: 2 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 79.7 (10) Defensive - 69.7 (199)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 47.8% (23) Defensive - 43.4% (170)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 40.2% (8) Defensive - 35.1% (200)
FREE THROW %: Team - 77.6% (4) Opponent - 67.5% (104)
REBOUNDS: Team - 36.9 (77) Opponent - 32.7 (75) |
| StatFox Preview:
Arizona has had a long off-season to wonder about what might have been. After playing the perfect 36 minutes in leading Illinois 75-60, the Wildcats were steamrolled by the Illinois as Salim Stoudamire’s 17-footer fell short, along with Arizona’s chance to go to the Final Four, 90-89. Along with Stoudamire’s departure, C Channing Frye also graduated for Coach Lute Olson. Still, the 70-year old distinguished silver fox has his type of team ready for more Pac-10 action. Now in his 30th season at Arizona, the returning players have more balance to the line-up, which is what Lute prefers. The athletic ‘Cats will start with senior G Hassan Adams and junior PG Mustafa Shakur, who will be looking to shake off an uneventful season. Second year Jawann McClellan is a player with a big upside, particularly as a scorer. The Wildcats are solid up front with 6-10 junior Ivan Radenovic and Kirk Walters. The 6’10 Walters will need to upgrade his game if coach Olson is to have the type of team he desires. Business as usual in Tucson, with a Pac-10 title in sight and another strong tournament effort expected.
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* Since '01-'02, ARIZONA is 3-6 ATS vs poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ PPG after 15+ games.
* Since '01-'02, ARIZONA is 6-3 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent.
* ARIZONA was 10-6 ATS in non-conference games last season.
* ARIZONA was 20-9 ATS against teams with a winning record last season.
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30-7 (81.1%) |
23-14-0 (62.2%) |
18-19-0 |
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21-3 (87.5%) |
15-9-0 (62.5%) |
11-13-0 |
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9-4 (69.2%) |
8-5-0 (61.5%) |
7-6-0 |
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28-3 (90.3%) |
19-12-0 (61.3%) |
15-16-0 |
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2-3 (40.0%) |
4-1-0 (80.0%) |
3-2-0 |
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21-2 (91.3%) |
14-9-0 (60.9%) |
11-12-0 |
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0-1 (0.0%) |
1-0-0 (100.0%) |
0-1-0 |
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7-1 (87.5%) |
5-3-0 (62.5%) |
4-4-0 |
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2-2 (50.0%) |
3-1-0 (75.0%) |
3-1-0 |
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 ARIZONA ST
Coach: Herb Sendek | Ret. Starters: 4 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 76 (31) Defensive - 72.2 (255)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 45.2% (92) Defensive - 44.7% (227)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 34.8% (163) Defensive - 33.7% (115)
FREE THROW %: Team - 71.6% (78) Opponent - 71.4% (278)
REBOUNDS: Team - 36.7 (87) Opponent - 33.7 (118) |
| StatFox Preview:
Big time questions surround the Tempe campus about this basketball program and what direction it is headed. Coach Rob Evans lost his two top scorers in Ike Diogu and Steven Moore from last season. That amount of firepower is not easily replaced, especially Diogu, who lead the Pac-10 scoring, rebounding and blocked shots. Coach Evans will seek to spread out the responsibilities among PG Kevin Kruger, F Serge Angounou and senior G Tyrone Jackson. The most important player of this trio is Angounou, who was thought to be as good as player as Diogu when he came to Arizona State, but knee problems have limited his mobility and strength. With only one tournament appearance and in seven years, the heat will really be on the embattled coach Evans to perform miracles with this team.
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* Since '01-'02, ARIZONA ST is 10-21 ATS after scoring 80 points or more.
* Since '01-'02, ARIZONA ST is 3-6 ATS vs poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 PPG.
* Since '01-'02, ARIZONA ST is 7-15 ATS off a win against a conference rival.
* ARIZONA ST was 5-3 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent last season.
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18-14 (56.3%) |
14-14-0 (50.0%) |
15-13-0 |
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14-6 (70.0%) |
7-9-0 (43.8%) |
7-9-0 |
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4-8 (33.3%) |
7-5-0 (58.3%) |
8-4-0 |
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10-5 (66.7%) |
5-10-0 (33.3%) |
8-7-0 |
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4-9 (30.8%) |
9-4-0 (69.2%) |
7-6-0 |
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9-3 (75.0%) |
4-8-0 (33.3%) |
6-6-0 |
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1-3 (25.0%) |
3-1-0 (75.0%) |
1-3-0 |
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1-2 (33.3%) |
1-2-0 (33.3%) |
2-1-0 |
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3-6 (33.3%) |
6-3-0 (66.7%) |
6-3-0 |
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 CALIFORNIA
Coach: Ben Braun | Ret. Starters: 3 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 67.4 (202) Defensive - 70.8 (228)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 44.9% (112) Defensive - 43.5% (176)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 32.0% (265) Defensive - 35.6% (228)
FREE THROW %: Team - 62.7% (305) Opponent - 72.8% (314)
REBOUNDS: Team - 34.9 (165) Opponent - 35.2 (196) |
| StatFox Preview:
The Bears have the nucleus of the team back to see if they can get it done right this time around. A number of factors could spell a good season at Berkeley, that is, if coach Ben Braun finds a way to make it all work. PF Leon Powe is reportedly healthy after two knee surgeries and Ayinde Ubaka, who started virtually every game at the point for Cal, came back after considering his NBA options. Senior Richard Midgley will return for his senior year, has reportedly lost weight and added strength and is looking for a big closing campaign as the teams’ shooting guard. C/F Rod Benson was voted the Bears most improved player. He’ll be joined in the frontcourt by 6-10 freshman Jordan Wilkes, along with DeVon Hardin who showed flashes of potential in the pivot. The backcourt will receive additional help from Kansas transfer Omara Wilkes, who is the brother of Jordan. It will up to Coach Braun to jell these Bears into a cohesive herd, with aspirations of a ten wins in the Pac-10.
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* Since '01-'02, CALIFORNIA is 3-5 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points.
* Since '01-'02, CALIFORNIA is 4-8 ATS in March games.
* CALIFORNIA was 2-4 ATS after scoring 60 points or less last season.
* CALIFORNIA was 3-6 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent last season.
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13-16 (44.8%) |
12-14-1 (46.2%) |
14-12-0 |
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8-9 (47.1%) |
5-9-1 (35.7%) |
7-7-0 |
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5-7 (41.7%) |
7-5-0 (58.3%) |
7-5-0 |
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6-6 (50.0%) |
5-6-1 (45.5%) |
4-7-0 |
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5-10 (33.3%) |
7-8-0 (46.7%) |
10-5-0 |
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6-6 (50.0%) |
5-6-1 (45.5%) |
4-7-0 |
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0-3 (0.0%) |
0-3-0 (0.0%) |
3-0-0 |
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5-7 (41.7%) |
7-5-0 (58.3%) |
7-5-0 |
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 OREGON
Coach: Ernie Kent | Ret. Starters: 4 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 70.9 (124) Defensive - 71.1 (235)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 46.4% (43) Defensive - 43.7% (182)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 33.8% (205) Defensive - 32.9% (78)
FREE THROW %: Team - 65.5% (258) Opponent - 71.6% (288)
REBOUNDS: Team - 34.4 (191) Opponent - 31.8 (47) |
| StatFox Preview:
Oregon returns all the key components from a year ago and seems poised to move up the Pac-10 standings, except for one thing. Nobody can score inside, nobody. The Ducks did not have a senior on their roster last season and had no one who they could pass the ball inside to for easy buckets. Coach Ernie Kent is hoping that any of his three big men Mitch Platt, Matt Short or Ray Schafer develop into a serviceable commodity. The backcourt is in the capable hands of PG Aaron Brooks who struggled at times last season after a strong freshman campaign. Oregon had their own version of the “Fab Four” with four freshmen seeing significant playing time in 2004-05. Malik Hairston showed continued improvement as the year went along, with far greater expectations this year. Bryce Taylor started along Brooks in the backcourt. F Maarty Leunen showed promise and backup G Chamerlain Oguchi, who came on strong at season's end. Coach Kent’s best recruiting class combined to average 35 points and 13.1 rebounds. If the Ducks can quack it up on the inside with any consistency, they could be a surprise team in the Pac-10.
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* Since '01-'02, OREGON is 19-10 ATS in non-conference games.
* Since '01-'02, OREGON is 8-4 ATS in all tournament games.
* Since '01-'02, OREGON is 9-20 ATS off a win against a conference rival.
* OREGON was 7-13 ATS against teams with a winning record last season.
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14-13 (51.9%) |
10-15-0 (40.0%) |
10-14-0 |
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10-5 (66.7%) |
5-8-0 (38.5%) |
4-8-0 |
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4-8 (33.3%) |
5-7-0 (41.7%) |
6-6-0 |
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9-3 (75.0%) |
5-7-0 (41.7%) |
4-7-0 |
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3-10 (23.1%) |
5-8-0 (38.5%) |
6-7-0 |
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8-3 (72.7%) |
4-7-0 (36.4%) |
3-7-0 |
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0-2 (0.0%) |
1-1-0 (50.0%) |
1-1-0 |
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1-0 (100.0%) |
1-0-0 (100.0%) |
1-0-0 |
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3-8 (27.3%) |
4-7-0 (36.4%) |
5-6-0 |
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 OREGON ST
Coach: Kevin Mouton | Ret. Starters: 2 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 72.8 (83) Defensive - 73.8 (284)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 44.4% (145) Defensive - 44.8% (230)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 38.1% (33) Defensive - 31.7% (36)
FREE THROW %: Team - 72.4% (59) Opponent - 67.0% (87)
REBOUNDS: Team - 34.6 (182) Opponent - 37.4 (284) |
| StatFox Preview:
Head coach Jay John’s goal when he arrived in Corvallis three years ago was to put an end to what he called was a “real inferiority complex” about the OSU basketball program. Year three paid dividends with the first winning season since 1990 and a NIT bid. Not unlike their football brethren, the Beavers established a nasty home court presence with an 8-1 conference record, losing only to Arizona. For this team to take the next step in the journey, they must learn to win on the road. That did not occur last year during the conference campaign. Transfer Nick DeWitz showed signs of being one of the Pac-10’s most versatile forwards, with his 14 PPG and 5.8 RPG and his senior leadership is a must. Additional help is provided in the backcourt with Lamar Hurd and Chris Stephens. Talented 6’10 F Sasa Cuic will look avoid up and down efforts that he had as a freshman. His play inside, especially rebounding, might be enough of a difference to keep the Beavers in the upper half of the Pac-10 standings.
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* Since '01-'02, OREGON ST is 4-7 ATS in March games.
* Since '01-'02, OREGON ST is 7-4 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points.
* OREGON ST was 3-6 ATS when playing with one or less days rest last season.
* OREGON ST was 4-8 ATS off a loss against a conference rival last season.
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17-15 (53.1%) |
13-17-0 (43.3%) |
17-13-0 |
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14-3 (82.4%) |
9-7-0 (56.3%) |
10-6-0 |
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3-12 (20.0%) |
4-10-0 (28.6%) |
7-7-0 |
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11-2 (84.6%) |
7-6-0 (53.8%) |
8-5-0 |
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4-13 (23.5%) |
6-11-0 (35.3%) |
9-8-0 |
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11-1 (91.7%) |
7-5-0 (58.3%) |
7-5-0 |
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2-2 (50.0%) |
2-2-0 (50.0%) |
3-1-0 |
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0-1 (0.0%) |
0-1-0 (0.0%) |
1-0-0 |
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2-11 (15.4%) |
4-9-0 (30.8%) |
6-7-0 |
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 STANFORD
Coach: Trent Johnson | Ret. Starters: 5 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 70.1 (141) Defensive - 68.8 (174)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 43.5% (187) Defensive - 42.5% (111)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 34.2% (190) Defensive - 37.7% (308)
FREE THROW %: Team - 73.7% (28) Opponent - 71.3% (275)
REBOUNDS: Team - 35.9 (121) Opponent - 35.5 (206) |
| StatFox Preview:
Trent Johnson’s initial year coaching Stanford was a wild ride. Expectations were mild considering the losses from the final year of the Mike Montgomery era. Freshman sensation Tim Morris was ruled academically ineligible at the semester break. Leading scorer Dan Grunfeld went down with a torn ACL and PG Chris Hernandez had various ailments. The Cardinal has a trio of seniors, which were as solid as any in the country with 45.6 PPG, before injuries befell them. F Grunfeld can score in a multitude of ways, Hernandez can carry a team on his back for long periods of time and F Matt Haryasz is one the best big people in the Pac-10. They are complimented by Morris and Fred Washington whose athletic style benefits Stanford. Coach Johnson is excited about the prospect of 6’8 freshman Lawrence Hill who has the skills on the perimeter and is strong enough to help an uncharacteristically weak Stanford frontcourt. The Cardinal will have a chance to fly to the top of the Pac-10 standing if they can keep healthy and rebound.
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* Since '01-'02, STANFORD is 19-10 ATS against teams with a winning record after 15 or more games.
* Since '01-'02, STANFORD is 25-13 ATS when playing with one or less days rest.
* Since '01-'02, STANFORD is 5-3 ATS in a road game where the total is 145 to 149.5.
* STANFORD was 7-4 ATS in home lined games last season.
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18-13 (58.1%) |
17-12-0 (58.6%) |
14-15-0 |
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12-4 (75.0%) |
8-7-0 (53.3%) |
8-7-0 |
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6-9 (40.0%) |
9-5-0 (64.3%) |
6-8-0 |
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10-3 (76.9%) |
7-6-0 (53.8%) |
7-6-0 |
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6-8 (42.9%) |
9-5-0 (64.3%) |
6-8-0 |
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9-2 (81.8%) |
6-5-0 (54.5%) |
5-6-0 |
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2-2 (50.0%) |
2-2-0 (50.0%) |
3-1-0 |
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1-1 (50.0%) |
1-1-0 (50.0%) |
2-0-0 |
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4-6 (40.0%) |
7-3-0 (70.0%) |
3-7-0 |
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 UCLA
Coach: Ben Howland | Ret. Starters: 4 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 73.8 (60) Defensive - 71.7 (245)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 45.2% (90) Defensive - 44.6% (223)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 34.8% (166) Defensive - 33.5% (103)
FREE THROW %: Team - 71.9% (73) Opponent - 68.5% (154)
REBOUNDS: Team - 36.8 (80) Opponent - 32.8 (79) |
| StatFox Preview:
A bit of the old excitement is returning to Westwood, after the Bruins managed to make the NCAA tournament field. Unfortunately, that extremely young and talented team was led in all major categories by Dijon Thompson, who has since graduated to the next level of play. Beyond his outstanding numbers he was the rock of maturity for the team. Four other starters do return, including PG Jordan Farmar, SG Arron Afflalo and SF Josh Shipp, who all made their presence felt as freshmen last year. Like most of the team’s in the conference, UCLA is hoping that C Michael Fey and 7’0 Ryan Hollins can be serviceable in the pivot. One added bonus for coach Ben Howland, now in his third season, is the return of G Cedric Bozeman. His knee injury wiped out his entire season. He comes back as a senior to add leadership and has the skills to play three different positions for the Bruins. Replacing Thompson will not be easy; however Howland is counting on his sophomore class to pick up the slack and compete for the conference crown.
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* Since '01-'02, UCLA is 21-12 ATS in road lined games.
* Since '01-'02, UCLA is 3-5 ATS when playing on a neutral court.
* UCLA was 13-8 ATS against teams with a winning record last season.
* UCLA was 7-3 ATS on Saturday games last season.
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18-11 (62.1%) |
18-9-0 (66.7%) |
12-15-0 |
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12-5 (70.6%) |
8-7-0 (53.3%) |
9-6-0 |
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6-6 (50.0%) |
10-2-0 (83.3%) |
3-9-0 |
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8-3 (72.7%) |
6-5-0 (54.5%) |
6-5-0 |
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8-8 (50.0%) |
12-4-0 (75.0%) |
6-10-0 |
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8-3 (72.7%) |
6-5-0 (54.5%) |
6-5-0 |
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2-2 (50.0%) |
2-2-0 (50.0%) |
3-1-0 |
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6-6 (50.0%) |
10-2-0 (83.3%) |
3-9-0 |
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 USC
Coach: Tim Floyd | Ret. Starters: 2 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 74.4 (55) Defensive - 76.8 (315)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 44.7% (121) Defensive - 47.2% (309)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 36.7% (79) Defensive - 35.3% (209)
FREE THROW %: Team - 59.8% (327) Opponent - 69.4% (199)
REBOUNDS: Team - 35.4 (148) Opponent - 34.9 (179) |
| StatFox Preview:
Tim Floyd is widely respected as a builder of programs and he will need to be like Extreme Makeover Home Edition star Ty Pennington to get this program started in the right direction. That is not to say the Trojans are devoid of talent, just not a great deal in place. Junior G Lodrick Stewart is the most experienced, with the ability to expand defenses, off last year’s 40% 3-point shooting. Second year players Gabe Priutt and Nick Young have extra-ordinary ability and NBA type games. Priutt scored 12.3 PPG and Young chipped in 11 PPG. Coach Floyd will have to depend on this trio to deliver the leadership with the eight new players he brought to the USC program. Expectations are low, as Floyd needs to get everything into place and work towards development over the next few years.
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* Since '01-'02, USC is 2-4 ATS as a road underdog of 15.5 to 18 points.
* Since '01-'02, USC is 4-2 ATS in all tournament games.
* USC was 3-5 ATS in January games last season.
* USC was 4-8 ATS after scoring 80 points or more last season.
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12-17 (41.4%) |
11-17-0 (39.3%) |
13-13-1 |
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8-7 (53.3%) |
6-8-0 (42.9%) |
7-6-0 |
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4-10 (28.6%) |
5-9-0 (35.7%) |
6-7-1 |
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7-6 (53.8%) |
5-8-0 (38.5%) |
7-5-0 |
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4-11 (26.7%) |
6-9-0 (40.0%) |
6-8-1 |
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5-5 (50.0%) |
4-6-0 (40.0%) |
6-3-0 |
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2-2 (50.0%) |
2-2-0 (50.0%) |
1-3-0 |
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2-1 (66.7%) |
1-2-0 (33.3%) |
1-2-0 |
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2-9 (18.2%) |
4-7-0 (36.4%) |
5-5-1 |
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 WASHINGTON
Coach: Lorenzo Romar | Ret. Starters: 4 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 86.5 (2) Defensive - 74.2 (290)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 48.5% (15) Defensive - 45.4% (258)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 38.4% (28) Defensive - 33.8% (122)
FREE THROW %: Team - 73.4% (34) Opponent - 69.8% (215)
REBOUNDS: Team - 37.2 (67) Opponent - 33.3 (100) |
| StatFox Preview:
Lorenzo Romar has done a splendid job as the head man at his alma mater in 4-years. The Huskies had another nice tournament run in producing the most wins ever (29) for the hoops program. Following that up will not be an easy task, having to replace a trio of stars that averaged 41.8 points, most of the ball handling skills and the initial wave of perimeter defensive pressure. Unlike most of the teams in the conference, Washington actually has strength in the frontline. Forwards Mike Jensen and Jammal Williams bring different elements to the table for the Huskies. Those two along with what long-time Washington followers are calling the best recruiting class in over twenty years, has the Seattle faithful excited. The centerpiece of this class is 6’7 Jon Brockman, a national recruit, who stayed in-state. He is physically mature enough to bang and has tremendous scoring skills. Brandon Roy might have been the most talented player from last season’s team and coach Romar will call upon him to perform several tasks to help his team including playing some point guard, until one is established. This team will be far better in February then to start the year, as it hopes to secure its third consecutive tournament invitation.
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* Since '01-'02, WASHINGTON is 22-14 ATS on Saturday games.
* Since '01-'02, WASHINGTON is 2-4 ATS in a road game where the total is 160 to 169.5.
* WASHINGTON was 2-4 ATS in a road game where the total is 160 to 169.5 last season.
* WASHINGTON was 6-3 ATS on Saturday games last season.
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29-6 (82.9%) |
17-16-0 (51.5%) |
18-14-0 |
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21-1 (95.5%) |
11-9-0 (55.0%) |
12-8-0 |
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8-5 (61.5%) |
6-7-0 (46.2%) |
6-6-0 |
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25-3 (89.3%) |
15-13-0 (53.6%) |
15-13-0 |
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2-3 (40.0%) |
2-3-0 (40.0%) |
3-1-0 |
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18-0 (100.0%) |
10-8-0 (55.6%) |
10-8-0 |
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1-1 (50.0%) |
1-1-0 (50.0%) |
2-0-0 |
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7-3 (70.0%) |
5-5-0 (50.0%) |
5-5-0 |
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1-2 (33.3%) |
1-2-0 (33.3%) |
1-1-0 |
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 WASHINGTON ST
Coach: Tony Bennett | Ret. Starters: 4 |
2004-05 TEAM STATS (NAT'L RANK)
SCORING (PPG): Offensive - 55.9 (329) Defensive - 56.9 (6)
FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 40.1% (303) Defensive - 40.7% (44)
3PT FIELD GOAL %: Offensive - 33.1% (234) Defensive - 30.0% (9)
FREE THROW %: Team - 62.1% (312) Opponent - 65.5% (34)
REBOUNDS: Team - 31.5 (293) Opponent - 35.0 (183) |
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For opponents of Washington State, watching film on the Cougars for upcoming games is a lot like watching paint dry. No matter what, you have to tip your hat to coach Dick Bennett, who beat Stanford twice last season and won in Tucson for the first time in 36 years. The Cougars graduated 44.3% of the offense, which is problematic for an offensively challenged team. PG Derrick Low had a solid 1st year in Pullman and picked up more of the scoring load as he became more comfortable in the offense. 6’10 Robbie Cowgill is one of the most promising big men in the conference and will be counted on to prove it. The Cougars last year held opponents to 56.9 PPG, the lowest by a Pac-10 team since the 1983-84 season. Three new recruits will be called upon to improve the offense, while playing intense and annoying defense, in Wazzou’s hope of achieving a Pac-10 .500 record.
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Since '01-'02, WASHINGTON ST is 15-9 ATS against teams with a winning record after 15 or more games.
Since '01-'02, WASHINGTON ST is 2-4 ATS as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points.
Since '01-'02, WASHINGTON ST is 9-4 ATS vs good offensive teams - scoring 77+ PPG after 15+ games.
WASHINGTON ST was 5-3 ATS in January games last season.
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12-16 (42.9%) |
17-11-0 (60.7%) |
9-19-0 |
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6-6 (50.0%) |
7-5-0 (58.3%) |
2-10-0 |
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6-10 (37.5%) |
10-6-0 (62.5%) |
7-9-0 |
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6-3 (66.7%) |
4-5-0 (44.4%) |
1-8-0 |
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5-13 (27.8%) |
12-6-0 (66.7%) |
7-11-0 |
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5-3 (62.5%) |
4-4-0 (50.0%) |
1-7-0 |
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0-3 (0.0%) |
2-1-0 (66.7%) |
0-3-0 |
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1-0 (100.0%) |
0-1-0 (0.0%) |
0-1-0 |
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5-10 (33.3%) |
10-5-0 (66.7%) |
7-8-0 |
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