tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post110599410770850600..comments2023-06-09T11:52:06.321-04:00Comments on Hoopinion: Rebounding Thoughts and Numbers (Part Two)Bret LaGreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-1106001870993246912005-01-17T17:44:00.000-05:002005-01-17T17:44:00.000-05:00Brett-
I found my way over here after seeing your...Brett-<br /><br />I found my way over here after seeing your post at collegeball. This is a nice site!<br /><br />Defensive rebounding has been my biggest complaint about this season (just ahead of unforced turnovers). I am really surprised, then, to see your conclusion about defensive rebounding. I don't think you've done the numbers wrong, but I am surprised to see the results. The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is that the 'Hawks' opponents' rebounding percentages are artificially inflated by playing teams of a lower caliber than the 'Hawks (like you mention in Part II). It is possible, then, that the 'Hawks are a worse defensive rebounding team than they should be, for a team of their quality. But I have no idea how to go about showing that (unless there is a strong correlation between team quality and Off Reb% allowed and KU is an obvious outlier from that trend).<br /><br />So, I don't have any idea. Bottom line: I am surprised by your numbers, but don't think they're wrong. Maybe I should worry about turnovers on the other end of the court.<br /><br />Brian Wilhite<br />Champaign, IL (I just work here--my loyalties are not divided.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com