Southern Jaguars – March Madness Team Predictions, Odds and Preview 2016

West No. 16 –Southern Jaguars (Overall: 22-12, Conf: 11-7)

Team Strengths:

There’s hardly an outstanding aspect in the Jaguars’ game. But if you’re into a team that likes to run, Southern is one team to follow in the tournament. The Jaguars takes 26.0 percent of their shots in transition. Their defense can be pesky with opponents averaging 13.5 turnovers per game. While they’re not expected to go deep in the tournament, the Jaguars at least have a fighting chance against Holy Cross in the NCAA First Four, as the Crusaders are owners of an anemic offense that manufactures just 65.3 points per game. On the flipside, the Jaguars are 101st in scoring defense with 69.4 points allowed per outing.

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Team Weaknesses:

Southern is a poor free throw-shooting team. The Jaguars connect just 67.3% of their free throw attempts. Moreover, the Jaguars don’t have dependable three-point shooters to stretch opposing defenses. They’re making just 5.9 threes per game on 17.0 attempts, which translates to an unimpressive 34.5% clip.

Team Stats:

Category | Stat | NCAA Rank
Points Per Game | 71.2 | 205
Rebounds Per Game | 35.5 | 192
Blocks Per Game | 3.4 | 167
3-Point Percentage | 34.5% | 180
Free Throw Percentage | 67.3% | 272

Starting Lineup:

Position | Name | PPG
F | Jared Sam | 9.6
F | D’Adrian Allen | 3.7
G | Adrian Rodgers | 16.6
G | Christopher Hyder | 9.6
G | Trelun Banks | 12.6

Writer’s Prediction:

Southern gets past Holy Cross before getting blown out of the water by Oregon.

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