Some kenpom numbers to look at...

[basketballjones]

Offensive Efficiency Rankings of Sweet 16 Teams:

 

Gonzaga is ranked 23rd, Maryland 25th, and A&M 33rd, Syracuse at 52nd, Wisconsin at 88

 

Average Ranking = 19.313 (Average Ranking when you take out Wisconsin = 14.733...)

 

Defensive Efficiency Rankings of Sweet 16 Teams:

 

Oklahoma is ranked 18th, Syracuse 21, Gonzaga 22nd, Miami 31st, Maryland 36, Oregon 43rd, Indiana 55th, Iowa State 94th, Duke 109th, and Notre Dame at 172nd

 

Average Ranking = 40.875 (Average Ranking when you take out Notre Dame = 32.133...)

 

This year, at least, being efficient and being able to put the ball in the hoop is more important than guarding. Does defense win championships? I'm not so sure... I think being able to crank up and "bring it" and make plays in crunch time is super important. And you need to be able to do something to attempt to take away what the other team is doing. But offensively, you have to score the ball, and be efficient doing so. This year at least 

 

[basketballjones]

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[HuskerPower #nato73]

In college basketball offense wins championships but defense is a great talent equalizer.  We made pretty good strides in offense this year which is why with a rim protector and some defensive strides from the young ones I think we will be better next year.