A Look at SOS and the ACCT

[mus074]

Ask and ye shall receive.

Duke's standard deviation for offensive efficiency was 13.5, with performances ranging from a low of 88.2 to a high of 127.6. 7 performances were between 100 and 120, with 5 below and 4 above. Our eFG standard deviation was 6.1% - we were never lower than 40, and only once higher than 60.

Carolina was actually less consistent, in part because of a higher high (139.5) and a lower low (77.4). They did end up with 8 performances between 100 and 120 (including 5 of the last 6), with 6 below and 2 above. Their eFG also varied more - a standard deviation of 9% with 4 games below 40 and 2 above 60.

I am not disappointed to be wrong.

To ask the other question - what about the consistency/SD of defense? - as I am sure our welcomed guest from the paler shade of blue will also want to know.

Thanks!!

[flyingdutchdevil]

Ask and ye shall receive.

Duke's standard deviation for offensive efficiency was 13.5, with performances ranging from a low of 88.2 to a high of 127.6. 7 performances were between 100 and 120, with 5 below and 4 above. Our eFG standard deviation was 6.1% - we were never lower than 40, and only once higher than 60.

Carolina was actually less consistent, in part because of a higher high (139.5) and a lower low (77.4). They did end up with 8 performances between 100 and 120 (including 5 of the last 6), with 6 below and 2 above. Their eFG also varied more - a standard deviation of 9% with 4 games below 40 and 2 above 60.

This is fantastic. Thanks a lot PFR - I'm actually happily surprised. I would have lost a ton of cash if I had on the SD - thank god I didn't.

So, I stand corrected - Duke is not only more efficient but also more consistent. Nice.

[DevilWearsPrada]

Its almost Game time for the ACC tourney!

Which team is a better matchup for Unc (UVa or Miami)?

And then Are we pulling for NCState or Maryland today, for Duke matchup on Friday?

I am thinking about going to the games today. I know the tickets will be cheap and in abundance today! I would really like to see Maryland and State game!

Almost, Game time! NOON

[pfrduke]

I am not disappointed to be wrong.

To ask the other question - what about the consistency/SD of defense? - as I am sure our welcomed guest from the paler shade of blue will also want to know.

Thanks!!

Carolina had a more consistent defense - their SD was 8.8, while ours was 12.8. We had very spread defensive performances - 7 below 90, but 5 above 100. Carolina was slightly less spread - 6 below 90, 4 above 100, and 6 in between.

[Kedsy]

Carolina had a more consistent defense - their SD was 8.8, while ours was 12.8. We had very spread defensive performances - 7 below 90, but 5 above 100. Carolina was slightly less spread - 6 below 90, 4 above 100, and 6 in between.

This would help explain why Pomeroy thinks we have the #2 defense in the nation but several posters have lamented that our defense has been spotty lately.

[flyingdutchdevil]

This would help explain why Pomeroy thinks we have the #2 defense in the nation but several posters have lamented that our defense has been spotty lately.

Standard Deviation is a beautiful - and completely underused - tool in sports analytics.