Sentences with phrase «defensive points per game»

But whether they were friends of decimal points or not, Larry Coker's Hurricanes were still ridiculous, loaded with pro-ready talent, third in offensive points per game and first in defensive points per game allowed.

All three of those teams are in the top four in defensive points per game.

Not exact matches

A two - time Defensive Player of the Year who's led the league in blocks four years in a row, Griner is now leading the league in scoring, averaging 22 points per game on 57 % shooting while once again leading the league in blocks per game.

Holiday is a tough, defensive - minded point guard who has grown into a 20 points per game scorer and 45 percent three - point shooter this season.

George broke out last year, averaging 21.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.9 steal per game on his way to an All - NBA third team berth and All - Defensive first team spot.

Through 12 Weeks, they are also the best Defensive unit in the League (despite their lack of true rim protector) as they are allowing under 65 points per Game.

Despite constant defensive pressure, Jordan Brown led the Sierra Foothill League in 2017 with 26 points per game, and averaged 11 boards.

The 49ers are widely regarded as one of the top defenses in the league, sending six defensive players to the Pro Bowl while allowing just 17.1 points per game — good for second best in the NFL.

Sunday's matchup against the Lions sets up well for Collins with the Ravens as 3 - point home favorites against a Lions defense that's allowed an additional 8.4 points per game and 76.2 rushing yards per game since losing defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (biceps, IR) in Week 5.

The Big Ten Player of the Year was second in the league in scoring (19.2 points per game) and rebounding (8.9 boards per game) while serving as an active defensive presence.

The Warriors» uptempo style of basketball could suit Livingston's game well, plus his length and aptitude on the defensive end ought to be a substantial boost for a team that ranked 10th in opponents points per game a season ago.

As his senior season ended last weekend, he led the nation in blocked shots (5.7 per game), topped the Stags in rebounding (8.5), averaged a career - high 13.9 points and won his third Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference defensive player of the year award.

It reveals an agile seven - footer whose turnaround jumper is accurate up to 20 feet; a heady player who discourages double - teaming with canny passes; an outstanding athlete who has somehow figured out the exotic fast - break passing strategies of point guards Mark Jackson and Rod Strickland, both of whom never make a simple move when 13 complicated ones will do; and a defensive intimidator whose 3.7 blocks per game at week's end were second only to Olajuwon's league - leading 4.2.

Tennessee is No. 7 overall in Ken Pomeroy's rankings, it ranks fifth in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency, and it entered Tuesday's game scoring a terrific 1.16 points per possession in conference contests.

His stats are pretty good for the position though Darmstadt has seen their points per game decrease since he started getting regular minutes and after building reputation and success on defensive strengths, they have been regressed badly.

On the other side, Chicago's defensive unit is dead last in opponents» points per game with 29.2 allowed.

The Lions went into this week's game second in Football Outsiders» Defensive DVOA metric, and were holding opposing teams to a league - low 267 yards per game, 15.5 points per game (fourth), 4.6 yards per play (second), 3.4 yards per rush (seventh), and have held opposing quarterbacks to a 77.4 rating (fourth).

Through two weeks, the Aggies rank 109th in defensive Success Rate, 103rd in Points Per Play, and an incredible 123rd in Rushing S&P, and while Rice and Sam Houston both have good ground games, they're not that good.

So far this week, we have gotten points per game leader, blocks per game leader, and Defensive Player of the Year.

Centennial must take caution in putting too much of its defensive focus on Mitchell, however, as Cal - bound shooting guard Jemarl Baker (17.3 points per game) is also capable of filling up the scoring column.

The Titans have been stellar on the defensive end this season, holding opponents to 47.1 points per game on average.

Asik averaged just 3.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in under 15 minutes per game for the Bulls last season, but he is regarded as one of the league's top defensive players.

He saw his scoring average jump to 12 points per game and his three - point shot become a legitimate weapon while being named Big East Defensive Player of the Year.

Henson, a two - time ACC Defensive Player of the year, averaged 13.9 points, 10.1 points and 2.9 blocks per game this year.

They've allowed an additional nine points and 64.2 rushing yards per game since trading defensive tackle Marcell Dareus to the Jaguars prior to Week 8.

The Bulls for whom he scratched and battled for 10 of his 11 NBA seasons — as a reliable scoring guard (14.0 points per game), an in - your - jock stopper (four berths on the NBA all - defensive first team) and a willing and able pugilist (he squared off against Wilt Chamberlain)-- were recognized as the Best Team Never to Win It All, the backhanded encomium now affixed to the Jazz.

Canada is the Pac - 12 defensive player who averages 16.8 points, 6.9 assists, 3.5 boards, and 3.2 steals per game.

Their issues have mostly come on the Defensive end where both Teams are in the Bottom - 4 of the League for Points Against Per Game..

NAME TO NOTE: Matt Kjeldgaard, DL, Sr. — The 6 - foot - 3, 270 - pounder anchored the defensive front as a huge force in the middle of an Oakdale defense that allowed just under 16 points per game, including holding opponents scoreless in the last six quarters of the NorCal regional final and CIF State Bowl title game.

Head coach Adam Lichter's defensive scheme has yielded more than 22 steals per game on average, many of which lead to easy points for the Knights.

Tibesar's position group helped Wisconsin's defensive unit rank No. 1 in total defense (253.2 yards per game) and team passing efficiency defense (96.31), No. 2 in rushing defense (92.6 yards per game), and No. 3 in scoring defense (13.2 points per game) on way to a 12 - 1 record and a Capital One Orange Bowl berth against Miami.

Surprisingly, when all 3 played together the Gunners had a meaner defence, conceding less than a goal per game at 0.75 goals per game, and collecting more points than any other central defensive partnership, at 2.09 points per game.

The Hoos are tops in the NCAA in defensive efficiency allowing just 55.6 points per game.

Villanova is the best defensive team in the Final 4 ranking seventh in the nation allowing 92.6 points per game.

Oregon St. has its own defensive problems, allowing 36 points per game despite having a 4 - 3 record.