I have a collegiate basketball game that I have dabbled in over the years and I am currently in the rewrite process. Part of that process is updating the card set for the most recently played Big Ten season. Most of the cards are based on objective statistical output, but there is one set of ratings that I need some help with, and that is defensive value. I know there are a number of defensive metrics out there, but all include elements such as steals, rebounds, blocked shots, etc. and those are already accounted for in the game. What I am looking for is how effective a player is at locking down, not getting lost, and forcing opponents to take contested shots. In other words, NOT including the measurables.
I know it was an improved year for the Huskers on the defensive end, and I know what the raw metrics say, but I do think getting the input from those of you who watch with a more critical eye has some value.
As a non-Husker fan viewing casually and after doing some research, here is how I would roughly rate them, from best to worst. Any I am way off base on? Tweaks? Disagreements?
Bandoumel
Gary
Dawson
Griesel
Lawrence
Keita
Walker
Hoiberg
Wilcher
Tominaga
Breidenbach
Thanks for any constructive input.