Miami Hurricanes (Overall: 20-10, Conf: 10-8)
College Basketball News and Previews
- 2017 NCAA March Madness Final Four Preview
- Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Preview
- North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Oregon Ducks Preview
Team Strengths:
You can get bored watching the Hurricanes play but they could care less so long as their slow-paced style of basketball translates to wins. The Canes’ pace factor is at 64.8 points per 100 possessions, 13th in the nation. By putting the game’s tempo on a stranglehold, opponents have lesser time to put up points. Miami gives up only 63.7 PPG, 24th in the nation. Moreover, Miami’s opponents only have few chances on the open court, getting just 18.1% of their shots through transition.
Team Weaknesses:
The Hurricanes don’t shoot the ball that well. They make just 69.4 PPG on 45.3 percent shooting from the floor. With an unsteady offense like that, the Hurricanes definitely would benefit more in hijacking the game’s tempo in order to cover up some of their flaws offensively. But even when they control the pace, they still can’t seem to limit their turnovers. The Canes commit 12.7 errors per game, the most in the ACC.
Team Stats:
| Category | Stat | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 69.4 | 249 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.0 | 137 |
| Blocks Per Game | 3.9 | 91 |
| 3-Point Percentage | 35.9 | 132 |
| Free Throw Percentage | 71.8 | 120 |
Starting Lineup:
| Position | Name | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| F | Kamari Murphy | 9.0 |
| F | Anthony Lawrence Jr. | 6.2 |
| G | Davon Reed | 12.6 |
| G | Bruce Brown | 13.8 |
| G | Ja’Quan Newton | 5.6 |
Writer’s Prediction:
Miami makes it to the Round of 32.
Create a betting account now and cash in on all the NCAAB action.
1,948 total views, 5 views today
