Nov. 8-15, 2020
18 games on the schedule this week, with no head to head games. I believe all 18 games are season tournament games. Let's start with the seniors:
SR PG David Ginsberg (#3 Syracuse) -- 0-0, 0-0 Big East.
No games this week for David and the Orange.
SR SG Al Mighty (#2 Texas) -- 2-0, 0-0 Big 12.
11/12/20- Preseason NIT First Round vs. (16) Loyola Marymount (W 83-57), 30 mins played, 25 points, 11 FGM, 2 3PM, 1 FTM, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, POTG = 58 fantasy points.
11/14/20- Preseason NIT Quarterfinal vs. (8) Western Kentucky (W 78-42), 30 mins played, 26 points, 10 FGM, 3 3PM, 3 FTM, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls, POTG = 55.5 fantasy points.
113.5 fantasy points/60 mins played = 1.892 for the week.
SR SF Rob Nielsen (#20 Stanford) -- 1-0, 0-0 Pac 10.
11/15/20- Puerto Rico Challenge First Round vs. (7) Duquesne (W 93-77), 25 mins played, 17 points, 7 FGM, 3 3PM, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls = 37.5 fantasy points.
37.5 fantasy points/25 mins played = 1.500 for the week.
RS JR PF Tim Sheppard (#6 Michigan State) -- 0-0, 0-0 Big Ten.
No games this week for Tim and the Spartans.
RS JR C Jace Hunter (#7 Pittsburgh) -- 1-0, 0-0 Big East.
11/15/20- Paradise Shootout First Round vs. (8) Niagara (W 60-57), 33 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls = 29 fantasy points.
29 fantasy points/33 mins played = .879 for the week.
RS JR PG Dean Hoo (#15 Marquette) -- 1-0, 0-0 Big East.
11/15/20- Puerto Rico Challenge First Round vs. (8) Ball State (W 100-78), 34 mins played, 16 points, 6 FGM, 4 3PM, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls = 36 fantasy points.
36 fantasy points/34 mins played = 1.059 for the week.
JR SF Deacon Palmer (#5 Mississippi State) -- 3-0, 0-0 SEC.
11/8/20- Coaches Invitational First Round vs. (16) Gardner Webb (W 75-55), 32 mins played, 7 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls = 29.5 fantasy points.
11/9/20- Coaches Invitational Quarterfinal vs. (8) Charlotte (W 88-64), 28 mins played, 15 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 3 FTM, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 38 fantasy points.
11/15/20- Coaches Invitational Semifinal vs. (4) #8 UCLA (W 76-49), 30 mins played, 14 points, 5 FGM, 4 3PM, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, POTG, Double-Double = 75.5 fantasy points.
143 fantasy points/90 fantasy points = 1.589 for the week.
JR C Kuji Chagulia (#12 Arizona) -- 2-0, 0-0 Pac 10.
11/12/20- Preseason NIT First Round vs. (15) Morehead State (W 88-67), 31 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 3 FTM, 3 rebounds, 5 blocks = 30 fantasy points.
11/14/20- Preseason NIT Quarterfinal vs. (10) Louisiana Tech (W 64-52), 35 mins played, 18 points, 6 FGM, 6 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 blocks, 3 steals, 1 turnover, POTG = 64 fantasy points.
94 fantasy points/66 mins played = 1.424 for the week.
JR PG Benton Gale (#14 Florida) -- 2-0, 0-0 SEC.
11/9/20- Travelers Invitational First Round vs. (4) Hawaii (W 81-40), 32 mins played, 12 points, 2 FGM, 1 3PM, 7 FTM, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 36.5 fantasy points.
11/11/20- Travelers Invitational Championship vs. (3) #22 California (W 83-75), 35 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 5 FTM, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, POTG = 53 fantasy points.
89.5 fantasy points/67 mins played = 1.336 for the week.
JR SG Jaybard Riley (#13 Louisville) -- 1-1, 0-0 Big East.
11/10/20- GDS Classic First Round vs. (16) Colgate (W 77-47), 22 mins played, 13 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, POTG = 50.5 fantasy points.
11/12/20- GDS Classic Quarterfinal vs. (8) Middle Tennessee (L 54-52), 23 mins played, 9 points, 4 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, Fouled Out = 12.5 fantasy points.
63 fantasy points/45 mins played = 1.400 for the week.
RS SO SF Will Brown (#1 Duke) -- 1-0, 0-0 ACC.
11/15/20- Philadelphia Invitational First Round vs. (8) Sam Houston State (W 87-64), 24 mins played, 8 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 1 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 turnovers, 2 fouls = 8.5 fantasy points.
8.5 fantasy points/24 mins played = .354 for the week.
SO SG Barrett Hays (#14 Florida)- redshirting -- 2-0, 0-0 SEC.
11/9/20- Travelers Invitational First Round vs. (4) Hawaii (W 81-40).
11/11/20- Travelers Invitational Championship vs. (3) #22 California (W 83-75).
SO C Matthew Ginsberg (#18 Georgetown) -- 1-0, 0-0 Big East.
11/15/20- Youth Invitational First Round vs. (4) Valparaiso (W 86-71), 24 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 3 FTM, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 4 fouls = 33 fantasy points.
33 fantasy points/24 mins played = 1.375 for the week.
SO C Sophus Abel (#2 Texas) -- 2-0, 0-0 Big 12.
11/12/20- Preseason NIT First Round vs. (16) Loyola Marymount (W 83-57), 26 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 2 FTM, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 1 foul = 19 fantasy points.
11/14/20- Preseason NIT Quarterfinal vs. (8) Western Kentucky (W 78-42), 29 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 2 FTM, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = 18 fantasy points.
37 fantasy points/55 mins played = .673 for the week.
RS FR SF Cori O'Neill (#15 Marquette) -- 1-0, 0-0 Big East.
11/15/20- Puerto Rico Challenge First Round vs. (8) Ball State (W 100-78), 5 mins played, 2 points, 2 FTM, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = -3 fantasy points.
-3 fantasy points/5 mins = -.600 for the week.
FR PF Benito Sanchez (Utah State) -- 2-0, 0-0 WAC.
11/10/20- GDS Classic First Round vs. (15) Lipscomb (W 75-57), 23 mins played, 12 points, 2 FGM, 8 FTM, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 fouls, Double-Double = 50.5 fantasy points.
11/12/20- GDS Classic Quarterfinal vs. (10) St. Mary's (W 82-74), 25 mins played, 11 points, 4 FGM, 3 FTM, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 fouls = 28 fantasy points.
78.5 fantasy points/48 mins played = 1.635 for the week.
FR SF Jerry Miller (Florida State) -- 0-1, 0-0 ACC.
11/15/20- Puerto Rico Challenge First Round vs. (6) Northwestern (L 55-53), 14 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 6 rebounds, 1 assist = 16 fantasy points.
16 fantasy points/14 mins played = 1.143 for the week.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings by Class
Seniors
#1- Al Mighty (Texas)- 1.892
#2- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 1.500
With David not playing, this was a 2 horse race this week, and what a fabulous one it was. Al would not be denied with 2 POTG awards this week, but give credit to Rob, he had a spectacular week as well.
Juniors
#1- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 1.589
#2- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.424
#3- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.400
#4- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.336
#5- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.059
#6- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .879
A double-double for Deacon, along with a POTG in the same game, gave Mr. Palmer the win for the junior class. This was fun, anytime we have so many guys getting 1.000 or better, it's fun. Poor Jace continues to struggle with his classmates.
Sophomores
#1- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 1.375
#2- Sophus Abel (Texas)- .673
#3- Will Brown (Duke)- .354
Yikes! As good as the upperclassmen were this week, the sophomores were equally as bad. Matthew wins this won easily, as the combined scores of Sophus and Will don't even match Matthews single game score. Let's hope this isn't a sign of things to come.
Freshmen
#1- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.635
#2- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 1.143
#3- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- -.600
It's been a long time since we've had someone finish with negative fantasy points for a game, let alone a week. Not good for Cori in his first collegiate game. Hopefully he'll pick it up. On the other hand, Benito was excellent, getting a double-double in his first NCAA game and almost getting one in his second game. Neither were POTG quality performances though, which I don't quite understand.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings Overall
#1- Al Mighty (Texas)- 1.892
#2- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.635
#3- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 1.589
#4- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 1.500
#5- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.424
#6- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.400
#7- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 1.375
#8- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.336
#9- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 1.143
#10- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.059
#11- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .879
#12- Sophus Abel (Texas)- .673
#13- Will Brown (Duke)- .354
#14- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- -.600
I think it is awesome that 10 of our 14 players were 1.000 or better this week. That's what I'd like to see every week, especially from 5 star players. But the bottom was really bad. Hopefully Sophus, Will, and Cori will pick it up, especially Cori. Of course, it must be hard to play under Dean Hoo's shadow. Haha!
Here's a look at the national top 25 going into the week of Nov. 16-22:
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# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Duke (55) 1-0 1773 1 Atlantic Coast Conference
2. Mississippi State (7) 3-0 1710 5 Southeastern Conference
3. Texas (9) 2-0 1678 2 Big 12 Conference
4. Wisconsin 2-0 1595 4 Big Ten Conference
5. Syracuse (1) 0-0 1502 3 Big East Conference
6. Pittsburgh 1-0 1417 7 Big East Conference
7. Michigan State 0-0 1376 6 Big Ten Conference
8. Arizona 2-0 1291 12 Pacific-10 Conference
9. Florida 2-0 1227 14 Southeastern Conference
10. Kansas 0-0 1157 11 Big 12 Conference
11. Marquette 1-0 1080 15 Big East Conference
12. Georgetown 1-0 970 18 Big East Conference
13. Tennessee 0-0 904 16 Southeastern Conference
14. West Virginia 0-0 839 17 Big East Conference
15. Stanford 1-0 778 20 Pacific-10 Conference
16. Oklahoma 1-0 652 23 Big 12 Conference
17. North Carolina 0-0 631 21 Atlantic Coast Conference
18. Utah State 2-0 517 NR Western Athletic Conference
19. Miami 0-0 428 24 Atlantic Coast Conference
20. UCLA 2-1 365 8 Pacific-10 Conference
21. Vanderbilt 0-0 319 25 Southeastern Conference
22. Xavier 1-0 197 NR Atlantic 10 Conference
23. Notre Dame 0-0 176 NR Big East Conference
24. Gonzaga 1-0 165 NR West Coast Conference
25. Memphis 0-0 116 NR Conference USA
Others Receiving Votes:
Kentucky 1-1 103 Southeastern Conference
Brigham Young 1-0 74 Mountain West Conference
UAB 1-0 68 Conference USA
Louisville 1-1 45 Big East Conference
Georgia 0-0 44 Southeastern Conference
Washington 0-0 38 Pacific-10 Conference
Oregon 0-0 30 Pacific-10 Conference
Indiana 3-0 27 Big Ten Conference
Louisiana State 0-0 23 Southeastern Conference
Southern California 0-0 11 Pacific-10 Conference
Texas A&M 0-0 11 Big 12 Conference
UTEP 2-0 9 Conference USA
Iowa 0-0 8 Big Ten Conference
Purdue 2-0 8 Big Ten Conference
South Carolina 0-0 8 Southeastern Conference
Seton Hall 0-0 6 Big East Conference
Baylor 0-0 5 Big 12 Conference
Canisius 3-0 5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Alabama 2-0 4 Southeastern Conference
Cincinnati 0-0 3 Big East Conference
Saint Joseph's 0-0 3 Atlantic 10 Conference
Texas-Arlington 1-0 2 Southland Conference
Georgia Tech 1-0 1 Atlantic Coast Conference
Texas Christian 0-0 1 Mountain West Conference
Utah State also continues to lead the way in the Mid-Major Top 25, #1 with 53 FPV.