Hoffarber: #1 offensive player rating in the country

[ShowinGoldyLove]

I found an interesting tidbit on the Ken Pomeroy site from Reserve's post in another thread here (halfway down for all players):

http://kenpom.com/leaders.php?c=ORtg

It shows that Blake Hoffarber is the #1 rated player in the country overall with an offensive rating of 143.2. I have no idea on the formula for how they come up with rating, but it seems impressive nonetheless.

Other notables include Al Nolen with the #3 steal percentage in the country, and Ralph Sampson with the #25 block percentage.

All of our team stats can be found here:

http://kenpom.com/team.php?team=Minnesota

 

[ShowinGoldyLove]

Found his explanation for the formula, basically seems like it's % of points for every 100 possessions (and how they determine possessions is broken down further into another formula)? Regardless, too much math for me

If someone else can figure it out, his explanation is here:

http://kenpom.com/blog/index.php/weblog/stats_explained/

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

When Ken closes his eyes he must have numbers flying all over the place. Wow!

 

[ShowinGoldyLove]

Other Big 10 notables on offensive rating include:

#15 Jeremie Simmons - OSU
#26 Jon Diebler - OSU
#31 Jon Leuer - WI
#55 Maurice Creek - IN
#57 Jordan Hulls - IN
#60 Mike Tisdale - IL
#68 Chris Kramer - PUR
#77 Draymond Green - MSU
#97 Robbie Hummel - PUR

 

[rcpratt]

Haha, Kramer. Because he only shoots when he causes a turnover and has an uncontested layup.

 

[ShowinGoldyLove]

Haha, Kramer. Because he only shoots when he causes a turnover and has an uncontested layup.

No kidding, I don't think he's even attempted a 3 yet this year?

What would happen if we pack it in tight? How does Purdue shoot the 3?

 

[rcpratt]

Hummel, Moore, and Grant all have great career 3-point numbers. They all struggled a bit early this year, but they're starting to get hot. Reserve guards Smith and Byrd are also pretty good 3-point shooters.

I think I remember Kramer throwing up a three when we were up 30 against somebody. It barely caught the rim.