Sweet Sixteen. Fourth-seeded good guys against first-seeded Houston in an accidental home game.
TONIGHT IN INDIANAPOLIS, THANK GOODNESS
The University of Houston (32-4) – Kenpom #3
Basic Information
Location: Houston, Texas
Type of School: Public Research University
Mascot: Shasta The Cougar. Not like the Shasta soda enjoyed by fans of the Insane Clown Posse. The Insane Clown Posse is what I call the Indiana Hoosiers. And we’re about to play against one of their former coaches.
Home Venue: Fertitta Center
Head Coach – Kelvin Sampson
Seasons at Houston: 11
Houston Record: 296-83
Regular Season Conference Championships: 6
Conference Tournament Championships: 3
NCAA Appearances At Houston: 8
Final 4 Appearances at Houston: 1
Kenpom Style of Play
() = National Ranking per Kenpom
Offense
Adj. Efficiency: 123.7 (11)
Avg. Poss. Length: 19.5 (345)
Defense
Adj. Efficiency: 88.0 (1)
Avg. Poss. Length: 18.7 (352)
Tempo
Adj. Tempo: 66.6 (360)
Kenpom 4 Factors
() = National Ranking per Kenpom
Offense
Effective FG %: 52.6 (94)
Turnover %: 14.4 (24)
Off. Reb. %: 36.6 (11)
FTA/FGA: 28.3 (317)
Defense
Effective FG %: 45.0 (4)
Turnover %: 21.5 (18)
Off. Reb. %: 28.7 (124)
FTA/FGA: 34.0 (213)
The stats are scary. Quick reminder that not all of the tempo stat rankings tell the whole picture. If you see that possession length, that’s a team that plays slow, calculated basketball and will force you to do the same.
For the first time in a while, the Boilermakers are projected to lose a basketball game. As per Kenpom, Purdue has a 27% chance to win with a projected final score of 71-64.