2007-2008 ACC Statistical Leaders

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This week we'll be looking at the numbers. While the only numbers that really matter in college basketball are wins and losses, individual statistics give you an idea of who and what teams rely upon to succeed. Keep in mind that these numbers have come largely against out of conference competition as many teams have yet to begin their ACC seasons.

Scoring:
(Name, Class, School, Average)

1. Tyler Hansbrough, Jr, UNC - 22.4 ppg (points per game)
2. Tyrese Rice, Jr, BC - 19.8 ppg
3. Sean Singletary, Sr, UVA - 17.8 ppg
4. Greivis Vasquez, So, Maryland - 16.9 ppg
5. J.J. Hickson, Fr, NC State - 16.8 ppg

Rebounding:
(Name, Class, School, Average)

1. Tyler Hansbrough, Jr, UNC - 9.6 rpg
2. Trevor Booker, So, Clemson - 9.2 rpg
3. James Johnson, Fr, Wake Forest - 8.7 rpg
4. Jeff Allen, Fr, Virginia Techh - 8.0 rpg
5. Anthony King, Sr, Miami - 7.9 rpg

Blocks:
(Name, Class, School, Average)

1. Tyrelle Blair, Jr, BC - 4.2 bpg (wow)
2. James Gist, Sr, Maryland - 2.4 bpg
3. Bambale Osby, Sr, Maryland - 2.2 bpg
4. Trevor Booker, So, Clemson - 2.2 bpg
5. J.J. Hickson, Fr, NC State - 1.8 bpg

Assists:
(Name, Class, School, Average)

1. Sean Singletary, Sr, UVA - 6.8 apg
2. Greivis Vasquez, So, Maryland - 6.1 apg
3. Tywon Lawson, So, UNC - 5.5 apg
4. Eric Hayes, So, Maryland - 5.4 apg
5. Tyrese Rice, Jr, BC - 5.2 apg

Steals:
(Name, Class, School, Average)

1. Tony Douglas, Jr, FSU - 2.6 spg
2. Jeff Teague, Fr, Wake Forest - 2.5 spg
3. James Mays, Sr, Clemson - 2.4 spg
4. Cliff Hammonds, Sr, Clemson - 2.2 spg
5. Tywon Lawson, Fr, UNC - 2.1 spg

Team Field Goal %

1. North Carolina - 50.3%
2. Duke - 49.8%
3. Georgia Tech - 47.4%
4. Florida State - 47.3%
5. Clemson - 47.1%

Team Three Point Shooting %

1. Miami - 43.2%
2. Duke - 42.3%
3. Clemson - 40.7%
4. Virginia - 40.5%
5. North Carolina - 37.7%

Team Free Throw Shooting %

1. Florida State - 78.5%
2. North Carolina - 73.7%
3. Georgia Tech - 71.4%
4. Maryland - 70.8%
5. Virginia - 70.8% (played one less game and attempted less free throws than Maryland)

Just a quick glance at these statistics explains why teams like North Carolina, Miami, Clemson, and Florida State have gotten off to such great starts. This season, much like almost every other season, the team statistics are a better indication of how good a team is than anything else. For example, Maryland is off to below par 9-6 start yet are well represented amongst the individual leaders in the conference. On the flip side, 8th ranked Duke is 10-1 and has no players in the top 5 of any of the individual statistical categories listed. What the Blue Devils do have going for em' is that they are ranked 2nd in both team 3 point and team field goal shooting percentage. In conclusion, if your team makes a high percentage of their shots they'll probably win basketball games. I also know that if you score more runs than the other teams in baseball you will win as well. It's a shame that everyone isn't born with this ability to deduce.