Mar. 1-7, 2021
26 games on the docket this week, with 1 head to head/feature game. Let's get to it:
SR PG David Ginsberg (#7 Syracuse) -- 24-6, 14-4 Big East.
3/3/21 vs. Cincinnati (W 97-64), 12 mins played, 15 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 FTM, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 30.5 fantasy points.
3/6/21 at Rutgers (W 69-54), 35 mins played, 14 points, 4 FGM, 3 3PM, 3 FTM, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls = 36.5 fantasy points.
67 fantasy points/47 mins played = 1.426 for the week.
SR SG Al Mighty (#2 Texas) -- 27-4, 12-4 Big 12.
3/3/21 at Baylor (L 66-64), 34 mins played, 21 points, 8 FGM, 2 3PM, 3 FTM, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls = 37 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Texas Tech (W 76-71), 30 mins played, 18 points, 5 FGM, 1 3PM, 7 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls = 21.5 fantasy points.
58.5 fantasy points/64 mins played = .914 for the week.
SR SF Rob Nielsen (#9 Stanford) -- 25-5, 13-5 Pac 10.
3/4/21 at #20 UCLA (L 80-78), 31 mins played, 14 points, 6 FGM, 2 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = 24 fantasy points.
3/6/21 at USC (W 107-87), 27 mins played, 37 points, 12 FGM, 6 3PM, 7 FTM, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, POTG, Double-double = 98.5 fantasy points.
122.5 fantasy points/58 mins played = 2.112 for the week.
RS JR PF Tim Sheppard (#8 Michigan State) -- 24-6, 14-4 Big Ten.
3/3/21 at Minnesota (W 92-70), 4 mins played, 3 points, 1 FGM, 1 FTM, 2 rebounds = 7 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Purdue (W 93-63), 14 mins played, 9 points, 4 FGM, 1 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls = 21 fantasy points.
28 fantasy points/18 mins played = 1.556 for the week.
RS JR C Jace Hunter (#3 Pittsburgh) -- 26-4, 15-3 Big East.
3/3/21 vs. South Florida (W 93-54), 32 mins played, 10 points, 5 FGM, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 fouls = 28 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. UConn (W 70-67), 33 mins played, 6 points, 1 FGM, 4 FTM, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 fouls = 23 fantasy points.
51 fantasy points/65 mins played = .785 for the week.
RS JR PG Dean Hoo (#23 Marquette) -- 19-11, 11-7 Big East.
3/3/21 at Rutgers (W 71-57), 35 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 4 FTM, 1 rebound, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 40.5 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. #15 West Virginia (L 86-82), 34 mins played, 12 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = 37 fantasy points.
77.5 fantasy points/69 mins played = 1.123 for the week.
JR SF Deacon Palmer (#4 Mississippi State) -- 27-4, 14-2 SEC.
3/1/21 at LSU (W 79-63), 35 mins played, 15 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 FTM, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls = 43.5 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Auburn (W 65-56), 34 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 FTM, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls = 21.5 fantasy points.
65 fantasy points/69 mins played = .942 for the week.
JR C Kuji Chagulia (#14 Arizona) -- 21-10, 12-6 Pac 10.
3/6/21 at Arizona State (L 74-72, OT), 25 mins played, 15 points, 4 FGM, 7 FTM, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls = 11 fantasy points.
11 fantasy points/25 mins played = .440 for the week.
JR PG Benton Gale (#19 Florida) -- 21-8, 9-7 SEC.
3/2/21 at South Carolina (L 88-71), 36 mins played, 19 points, 7 FGM, 4 3PM, 1 FTM, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Ole Miss (W 86-63), 35 mins played, 18 points, 8 FGM, 2 3PM, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 6 steals, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
84 fantasy points/71 mins played = 1.183 for the week.
JR SG Jaybard Riley (#13 Louisville) -- 22-7, 14-4 Big East.
3/3/21 at #11 Georgetown (W 80-70), 28 mins played, 11 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 4 FTM, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 18.5 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Providence (W 89-72), 34 mins played, 32 points, 12 FGM, 6 3PM, 2 FTM, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls, POTG = 65 fantasy points.
82.5 fantasy points/62 mins played = 1.347 for the week.
RS SO SF Will Brown (#6 Duke) -- 26-4, 14-2 ACC.
3/3/21 at Clemson (W 65-51), 20 mins played, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover = 8 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Virginia (W 87-65), 22 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 2 FTM, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls = 10 fantasy points.
18 fantasy points/42 mins played = .429 for the week.
SO SG Barrett Hays (#19 Florida)- redshirting -- 21-8, 9-7 SEC.
3/2/21 at South Carolina (L 88-71).
3/6/21 vs. Ole Miss (W 86-63).
SO C Matthew Ginsberg (#11 Georgetown) -- 20-9, 11-7 Big East.
3/3/21 vs. #13 Louisville (L 80-70), 33 mins played, 4 points, 2 FGM, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 30 fantasy points.
3/6/21 at DePaul (L 75-68), 33 mins played, 4 points, 1 FGM, 2 FTM, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls = 29 fantasy points.
59 fantasy points/66 mins played = .894 for the week.
SO C Sophus Abel (#2 Texas) -- 27-4, 12-4 Big 12.
3/3/21 at Baylor (L 66-64), 18 mins played, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals, 1 turnover, Fouled Out = 11 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. Texas Tech (W 76-71), 19 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block, Fouled Out = -1 fantasy point.
10 fantasy points/37 mins played = .270 for the week.
RS FR SF Cori O'Neill (#23 Marquette) -- 19-11, 11-7 Big East.
3/3/21 at Rutgers (W 71-57), DNP (Coaches Decision).
3/6/21 vs. #15 West Virginia (L 86-82), DNP (Coaches Decision).
FR PF Benito Sanchez (#21 Utah State) -- 23-8, 11-5 WAC.
3/4/21 at Fresno State (L 70-61), 16 mins played, 11 points, 3 FGM, 5 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 17 fantasy points.
3/6/21 vs. New Mexico State (W 89-67), 31 mins played, 17 points, 7 FGM, 3 FTM, 11 rebounds, 1 block, 2 fouls, Double-Double = 52.5 fantasy points.
69.5 fantasy points/47 mins played = 1.479 for the week.
FR SF Jerry Miller (Florida State) -- 22-8, 10-6 ACC.
3/3/21 at Wake Forest (W 80-76).
3/6/21 vs. N.C. State (W 75-68).
Weekly Fantasy Rankings by Class
Seniors
#1- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 2.112
#2- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 1.426
#3- Al Mighty (Texas)- .914
A huge week for Rob, who had a POTG and Double-double in the same game. Bad week for Al, as he doesn't have many.
Juniors
#1- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.556
#2- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.347
#3- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.183
#4- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.123
#5- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- .942
#6- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .785
#7- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- .440
Once again, it is Tim taking advantage of limited minutes, which is what you have to do in this game.
Sophomores
#1- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- .894
#2- Will Brown (Duke)- .429
#3- Sophus Abel (Texas)- .270
A bad week for our sophomores, but Matthew did the best, almost by default. His total was better than both Will and Sophus.
Freshmen
#1- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.479
By default, Benito wins the freshman class, as Cori was back to not playing.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings Overall
#1- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 2.112
#2- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.556
#3- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.479
#4- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 1.426
#5- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.347
#6- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.183
#7- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.123
#8- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- .942
#9- Al Mighty (Texas)- .914
#10- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- .894
#11- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .785
#12- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- .440
#13- Will Brown (Duke)- .429
#14- Sophus Abel (Texas)- .270
A big win for Rob, as his senior season has just been incredbile.
Here's a look at the national top 25 as we go into the final week of the regular season, March 8-14:
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# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Wisconsin (71) 28-1 1799 1 Big Ten Conference
2. Texas (1) 27-4 1705 2 Big 12 Conference
3. Pittsburgh 26-4 1628 3 Big East Conference
4. Duke 26-4 1550 6 Atlantic Coast Conference
5. Kansas 26-3 1544 5 Big 12 Conference
6. Mississippi State 27-4 1492 4 Southeastern Conference
7. Michigan State 24-6 1352 8 Big Ten Conference
8. Syracuse 24-6 1305 7 Big East Conference
9. UAB 28-2 1166 10 Conference USA
10. Louisville 22-7 1159 13 Big East Conference
11. Stanford 25-5 1111 9 Pacific-10 Conference
12. Oklahoma 25-5 1019 12 Big 12 Conference
13. West Virginia 23-7 950 15 Big East Conference
14. Georgetown 20-9 858 11 Big East Conference
15. UCLA 21-9 752 20 Pacific-10 Conference
16. Temple 24-6 715 16 Atlantic 10 Conference
17. Arizona 21-10 621 14 Pacific-10 Conference
18. Memphis 24-6 608 18 Conference USA
19. Gonzaga 24-7 485 17 West Coast Conference
20. Florida 21-8 384 19 Southeastern Conference
21. Alabama State 26-3 369 22 Southwestern Athletic Conference
22. Utah State 23-8 326 21 Western Athletic Conference
23. Washington 21-9 213 NR Pacific-10 Conference
24. Marquette 19-11 82 23 Big East Conference
25. Brigham Young 22-8 70 25 Mountain West Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
Rice 24-6 68 Conference USA
Florida State 22-8 26 Atlantic Coast Conference
Boston College 22-8 25 Atlantic Coast Conference
Purdue 21-9 9 Big Ten Conference
UNLV 23-7 6 Mountain West Conference
Alabama 20-9 1 Southeastern Conference
IUPUI 23-7 1 Summit League
North Carolina 20-10 1 Atlantic Coast Conference
Utah State is 5th in the Mid-Major Top 25, with no FPV.