Dec. 13-19, 2021
20 games on the schedule this week and no feature games. Let's get to it:
RS SR PF Tim Sheppard (Michigan State) -- 7-3, 0-0 Big Ten.
12/19/21 vs. Eastern Michigan (W 69-57), 26 mins played, 4 points, 2 FGM, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, 1 foul = 21 fantasy points.
21 fantasy points/26 mins played = .808 for the week.
RS SR C Jace Hunter (#16 Pittsburgh) -- 8-1, 0-0 Big East.
12/15/21 at Canisius (W 99-72), DNP (Injury)
12/17/21 vs. Loyola (IL) (W 68-58), 24 mins played, 2 points, 2 FTM, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 4 fouls = 21 fantasy points.
21 fantasy points/24 mins played = .875 for the week.
** Although Jace is still listed as DTD, he came back and took his starting role back against Loyola, so it looks like the injury isn't going to affect him playing any longer. **
RS SR PG Dean Hoo (#2 Marquette) -- 11-1, 0-0 Big East.
12/16/21- Las Vegas Shootout First Round vs. (15) Evansville (W 82-75), 37 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 4 FTM, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, POTG = 50.5 fantasy points.
12/18/21- Las Vegas Shootout Quarterfinal vs. (10) Hofstra (W 83-65), 31 mins played, 23 points, 6 FGM, 5 3PM, 6 FTM, 1 rebound, 10 assists, 1 steal, 3 fouls, POTG, Double-Double = 80 fantasy points.
12/19/21- Las Vegas Shootout Semifinal vs. (3) N.C. State (L 69-53), 34 mins played, 8 points, 2 FGM, 2 3PM, 2 FTM, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 turnovers = 17 fantasy points.
147.5 fantasy points/102 mins played = 1.446 for the week.
SR SF Deacon Palmer (#3 Mississippi State) -- 10-0, 0-0 SEC.
12/13/21 vs. Georgia State (W 107-68), 12 mins played, 14 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 1 FTM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 foul = 30.5 fantasy points.
30.5 fantasy points/12 mins played = 2.542 for the week.
** Deacon left the game against Georgia State with a sprained knee, but was very effective in his minutes. He's listed as DTD with the injury expected to last about 8 days total, so he should be close to fully healed for the next game. **
SR C Kuji Chagulia (#1 Arizona) -- 6-2, 0-0 Pac 10.
12/15/21 vs. #11 Syracuse (L 72-58), 36 mins played, 8 points, 3 FGM, 2 FTM, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks, 6 turnovers, 1 foul = 36 fantasy points.
12/17/21 vs. Providence (L 77-76), 37 mins played, 20 points, 7 FGM, 6 FTM, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = 35 fantasy points.
71 fantasy points/73 mins played = .973 for the week.
SR PG Benton Gale (Florida) -- 7-3, 0-0 SEC.
12/14/21 vs. Florida A&M (W 90-60), 33 mins played, 31 points, 13 FGM, 5 3PM, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, POTG = 70.5 fantasy points.
12/16/21 at VMI (W 73-65), 37 mins played, 16 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 4 FTM, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul = 43 fantasy points.
113.5 fantasy points/70 mins played = 1.621 for the week.
SR SG Jaybard Riley (#5 Louisville) -- 10-0, 0-0 Big East.
12/14/21 vs. Cornell (W 95-73), 32 mins played, 24 points, 7 FGM, 5 3PM, 5 FTM, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, POTG = 72.5 fantasy points.
12/17/21 at St. Francis (PA) (W 72-56), 23 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 5 FTM, 5 assists, 1 block, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, POTG = 49 fantasy points.
12/19/21 vs. Hampton (W 82-54), 22 mins played, 9 points, 4 FGM, 1 3PM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 21.5 fantasy points.
143 fantasy points/77 mins played = 1.857 for the week.
RS JR SF Will Brown (#6 Duke) -- 8-0, 0-0 ACC.
12/18/21 vs. North Carolina A&T (W 106-59), 22 mins played, 22 points, 9 FGM, 4 3PM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 39 fantasy points.
39 fantasy points/22 mins played = 1.773 for the week.
JR C Matthew Ginsberg (#13 Georgetown) -- 7-1, 0-0 Big East.
12/19/21 vs. George Mason (W 68-48), 35 mins played, 15 points, 4 FGM, 7 FTM, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, 1 steal, POTG, Double-Double = 80.5 fantasy points.
80.5 fantasy points/35 mins played = 2.300 for the week.
JR C Sophus Abel (#10 Texas) -- 8-1, 0-0 Big 12.
12/14/21 vs. Minnesota (W 76-45), 29 mins played, 14 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 7 FTM, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, POTG = 53.5 fantasy points.
53.5 fantasy points/29 mins played = 1.845 for the week.
RS SO SF Cori O'Neill (#2 Marquette) -- 11-1, 0-0 Big East.
12/16/21- Las Vegas Shootout First Round vs. (15) Evansville (W 82-75), 3 mins played, No Stats.
12/18/21- Las Vegas Shootout Quarterfinal vs. (10) Hofstra (W 83-65), 11 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 5 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 1 foul = 7 fantasy points.
12/19/21- Las Vegas Shootout Semifinal vs. (3) N.C. State (L 69-53), 6 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 1 foul = 1 fantasy point.
8 fantasy points/20 mins played = .400 for the week.
RS SO SG Barrett Hays (Florida) -- 7-3, 0-0 SEC.
12/14/21 vs. Florida A&M (W 90-60), 28 mins played, 10 points, 4 FGM, 2 3PM, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls = 19 fantasy points.
12/16/21 at VMI (W 73-65), 33 mins played, 17 points, 3 FGM, 2 3PM, 9 FTM, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls = 34 fantasy points.
53 fantasy points/61 mins played = .869 for the week.
SO PF Benito Sanchez (#15 Utah State) -- 8-1, 0-0 WAC.
12/14/21 vs. Oregon State (W 88-56), 19 mins played, 4 points, 2 FGM, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 9 fantasy points.
12/16/21 at Weber State (W 101-67), 28 mins played, 12 points, 5 FGM, 2 FTM, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, Double-Double = 42.5 fantasy points.
51.5 fantasy points/47 mins played = 1.096 for the week.
SO SF Jerry Miller (#21 Florida State) -- 9-1, 0-0 ACC.
12/17/21 vs. Mississippi Valley State (W 79-60), 30 mins played, 27 points, 8 FGM, 7 3PM, 4 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 4 fouls, POTG = 63.5 fantasy points.
63.5 fantasy points/30 mins played = 2.117 for the week.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings by Class
Seniors
#1- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 2.542
#2- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.857
#3- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.621
#4- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.446
#5- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- .973
#6- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .875
#7- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- .808
It almost doesn't seem fair that a guy that played 12 minutes this week wins this competition, but Deacon had a very productive 12 minutes before being injured. Jaybard, Benton, and Dean had great weeks as well.
Juniors
#1- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 2.300
#2- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.845
#3- Will Brown (Duke)- 1.773
A tremendous week for the junior class, just outstanding. Matthew having a double-double and a POTG award in his game this week topped everything else the junior class did though.
Sophomores
#1- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 2.117
#2- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.096
#3- Barrett Hays (Florida)- .869
#4- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- .400
Phenomenal game for Jerry, who won this sophomore competition with ease.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings Overall
#1- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 2.542
#2- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 2.300
#3- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 2.117
#4- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.857
#5- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.845
#6- Will Brown (Duke)- 1.773
#7- Benton Gale (Florida)- 1.621
#8- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- 1.446
#9- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.096
#10- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- .973
#11- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .875
#12- Barrett Hays (Florida)- .869
#13- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- .808
#14- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- .400
Deacon and his great 12 minutes won out, but he had stiff competition from Matthew and Jerry. As always, a lot of good performances, but some not so good performances as well.
Here's a look at the national top 25 as we head into the week of Dec. 20-26:
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# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Wisconsin (57) 10-0 1777 4 Big Ten Conference
2. Louisville (5) 10-0 1715 5 Big East Conference
3. Mississippi State (10) 10-0 1689 3 Southeastern Conference
4. Duke 8-0 1585 6 Atlantic Coast Conference
5. Kentucky 9-0 1506 7 Southeastern Conference
6. Marquette 11-1 1428 2 Big East Conference
7. Syracuse 7-1 1324 11 Big East Conference
8. Texas 8-1 1295 10 Big 12 Conference
9. Gonzaga 10-0 1238 12 West Coast Conference
10. Georgetown 7-1 1149 13 Big East Conference
11. Pittsburgh 8-1 1052 16 Big East Conference
12. Illinois 8-1 1007 14 Big Ten Conference
13. Utah State 8-1 936 15 Western Athletic Conference
14. Oklahoma State 9-1 858 17 Big 12 Conference
15. Villanova 8-1 833 18 Big East Conference
16. Georgia 10-1 731 9 Southeastern Conference
17. Kansas 10-2 600 8 Big 12 Conference
18. Arizona 6-2 557 1 Pacific-10 Conference
19. Florida State 9-1 545 21 Atlantic Coast Conference
20. Boston College 7-1 381 NR Atlantic Coast Conference
21. Winthrop 9-0 310 25 Big South Conference
22. Tennessee 7-2 269 24 Southeastern Conference
23. California 8-2 183 NR Pacific-10 Conference
24. Maryland 8-2 113 19 Atlantic Coast Conference
25. Kent State 9-1 91 22 Mid-American Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
Brigham Young 8-1 82 Mountain West Conference
Mississippi 7-1 38 Southeastern Conference
Rutgers 8-1 25 Big East Conference
Memphis 9-2 21 Conference USA
Miami-Ohio 8-1 20 Mid-American Conference
Mercer 9-1 19 Atlantic Sun Conference
UAB 6-1 12 Conference USA
Notre Dame 7-2 7 Big East Conference
Stanford 9-2 4 Pacific-10 Conference
In the Mid-Major Top 25, Utah State lost a little bit of ground. They are still ranked #2, but only got 15 FPV.