Dec. 21-27, 2020
25 games on the schedule this week, with 1 head to head game. As per the new standard, it will be bolded among the weekly recap for each player. Let's get to it.
SR PG David Ginsberg (#7 Syracuse) -- 9-2, 0-0 Big East.
12/21/20 at #25 Gonzaga (W 114-111, OT), 39 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 4 FTM, 5 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, Double-Double = 70 fantasy points.
70 fantasy points/39 mins played = 1.795 for the week.
SR SG Al Mighty (#1 Texas) -- 12-0, 0-0 Big 12.
12/22/20 at Texas Southern (W 81-54), 35 mins played, 21 points, 8 FGM, 2 3PM, 3 FTM, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, POTG = 51 fantasy points.
12/25/20 vs. Oregon (W 72-62), 36 mins played, 19 points, 8 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 FTM, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 1 foul, POTG = 58.5 fantasy points.
109.5 fantasy points/71 mins played = 1.542 for the week.
SR SF Rob Nielsen (#5 Stanford) -- 12-0, 0-0 Pac 10.
12/22/20 vs. St. John's (W 85-67), 30 mins played, 35 points, 12 FGM, 5 3PM, 6 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, POTG = 65.5 fantasy points.
12/25/20 vs. Texas-Pan American (W 78-69), 21 mins played, 11 points, 3 FGM, 5 FTM, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 27 fantasy points.
92.5 fantasy points/51 mins played = 1.814 for the week.
RS JR Tim Sheppard (#9 Michigan State) -- 9-3, 0-1 Big Ten.
12/22/20 at Vanderbilt (W 79-60), 7 mins played, 1 block = 3 fantasy points.
12/26/20 at Illinois (L 104-99), 13 mins played, 8 points, 4 FGM, 5 rebounds, 1 block, 2 turnovers = 17 fantasy points.
20 fantasy points/20 mins played = 1.000 for the week.
RS JR C Jace Hunter (#6 Pittsburgh) -- 9-1, 0-0 Big East.
12/22/20 vs. Northwestern (W 74-72), 36 mins played, 6 points, 3 FGM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls = 21 fantasy points.
12/26/20 vs. Hofstra (W 93-70), 18 mins played, 6 points, 3 FGM, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 fouls = 22 fantasy points.
43 fantasy points/54 mins played = .796 for the week.
RS JR PG Dean Hoo (Marquette) -- 8-4, 0-0 Big East.
12/21/20 vs. Indiana (L 84-82), 20 mins played, 10 points, 2 FGM, 2 3PM, 4 FTM, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls = 16 fantasy points.
12/27/20 vs. Eastern Michigan (W 86-77), 35 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 2 3PM, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 24 fantasy points.
40 fantasy points/55 mins played = .727 for the week.
JR SF Deacon Palmer (#3 Mississippi State) -- 13-1, 0-0 SEC.
12/23/20 at Grambling (W 57-34), 32 mins played, 11 points, 3 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 FTM, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls = 31.5 fantasy points.
31.5 fantasy points/32 mins played = .984 for the week.
JR C Kuji Chagulia (#12 Arizona) -- 8-4, 0-0 Pac 10.
12/21/20 at #20 Louisville (L 78-74), 35 mins played, 20 points, 8 FGM, 4 FTM, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
12/24/20 at #22 Oklahoma (L 68-61), 34 mins played, 4 points, 1 FGM, 2 FTM, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, 3 turnovers, 1 foul = 28 fantasy points.
70 fantasy points/69 mins played = 1.014 for the week.
JR PG Benton Gale (#4 Florida) -- 10-1, 0-0 SEC.
12/21/20 vs. Nicholls State (W 98-62), 33 mins played, 15 points, 6 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 38.5 fantasy points.
12/24/20 vs. Bethune Cookman (L 81-66), 25 mins played, 11 points, 3 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 FTM, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls = 15.5 fantasy points.
54 fantasy points/58 mins played = .931 for the week.
JR SG Jaybard Riley (#20 Louisville) -- 7-3, 0-0 Big East.
12/21/20 vs. #12 Arizona (W 78-74), 35 mins played, 13 points, 4 FGM, 2 3PM, 3 FTM, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, POTG, Double-Double = 75.5 fantasy points.
12/24/20 at Wake Forest (L 82-81), 36 mins played, 20 points, 7 FGM, 4 3PM, 2 FTM, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls = 40 fantasy points.
12/27/20 vs. Vanderbilt (W 70-61), 35 mins played, 30 points, 7 FGM, 7 3PM, 9 FTM, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 1 block, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, POTG = 70.5 fantasy points.
186 fantasy points/106 mins played = 1.755 for the week.
RS SO SF Will Brown (#10 Duke) -- 10-2, 0-0 ACC.
12/21/20 vs. Drexel (W 84-73), 20 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 2 3PM, 1 FTM, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls = 28 fantasy points.
12/23/20 at William & Mary (W 95-56), 25 mins played, 16 points, 6 FGM, 2 3PM, 2 FTM, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls = 41 fantasy points.
12/27/20 vs. Norfolk State (W 81-64), 25 mins played, 18 points, 6 FGM, 2 3PM, 4 FTM, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
111 fantasy points/70 mins played = 1.586 for the week.
SO SG Barrett Hays (#4 Florida)- redshirting -- 10-1, 0-0 SEC.
12/21/20 vs. Nicholls State (W 98-62).
12/24/20 vs. Bethune Cookman (L 81-66).
SO C Matthew Ginsberg (#15 Georgetown) -- 8-2, 0-0 Big East.
No games this week for Matthew and the Hoya.
SO C Sophus Abel (#2 Texas) -- 12-0, 0-0 Big 12.
12/22/20 at Texas Southern (W 81-54), 27 mins played, 18 points, 6 FGM, 1 3PM, 5 FTM, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 4 fouls = 32.5 fantasy points.
12/25/20 vs. Oregon (W 72-62), 31 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 1 3PM, 1 FTM, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 1 foul = 30.5 fantasy points.
63 fantasy points/58 mins played = 1.086 for the week.
RS FR SF Cori O'Neill (Marquette) -- 8-4, 0-0 Big East.
12/21/20 vs. Indiana (L 84-82), DNP (Coaches Decision).
12/27/20 vs. Eastern Michigan (W 86-77), DNP (Coaches Decision).
No stats for Cori this week as he didn't see action in either game this week, a recurring theme.
FR PF Benito Sanchez (Utah State) -- 10-3, 0-0 WAC.
12/21/20 at Sacred Heart (L 84-80), 29 mins played, 11 points, 4 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal, 4 fouls = 27.5 fantasy points.
12/23/20 vs. Davidson (W 98-59), 26 mins played, 17 points, 5 FGM, 7 FTM, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 39 fantasy points.
12/27/20 vs. Air Force (W 73-55), 22 mins played, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 4 fouls = 15 fantasy points.
81.5 fantasy points/77 mins played = 1.058 for the week.
FR SF Jerry Miller (Florida State) -- 9-2, 0-0 ACC.
12/26/20 vs. Holy Cross (W 68-40), 14 mins played, 7 points, 2 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 foul = 23.5 fantasy points.
23.5 fantasy points/14 mins played = 1.679 for the week.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings by Class
Seniors
#1- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 1.814
#2- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 1.795
#3- Al Mighty (Texas)- 1.542
Another sensational week for Rob who continues to overachieve in his senior season after 3 mildly disappointing seasons before this. Even though Al was last, he still had a phenomenal week.
Juniors
#1- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.755
#2- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.014
#3- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.000
#4- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- .984
#5- Benton Gale (Florida)- .931
#6- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .796
#7- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- .727
Jaybard ran away with this competition for the junior class this week, getting a double-double and a POTG both.
Sophomores
#1- Will Brown (Duke)- 1.586
#2- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.086
Will took advantage of his minutes this week, averaging 25 mins a game and about 17-18 points a game. That'll get it done.
Freshmen
#1- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 1.679
#2- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.058
An easy win for Jerry here, as his 7 points and 6 rebounds in just 14 mins of action was enough to get it done.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings Overall
#1- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- 1.814
#2- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 1.795
#3- Jaybard Riley (Louisville)- 1.755
#4- Jerry Miller (Florida State)- 1.679
#5- Will Brown (Duke)- 1.586
#6- Al Mighty (Texas)- 1.542
#7- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.086
#8- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- 1.058
#9- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.014
#10- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.000
#11- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- .984
#12- Benton Gale (Florida)- .931
#13- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .796
#14- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- .727
Congrats to Rob who as I said continues to impress in his senior season, with another overall fantasy win. Not the best of weeks for the junior class as they head up the bottom 6 of the overall competition.
Here's a look at the national top 25 going into the final week of 2020: Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021:
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# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Texas (71) 12-0 1799 2 Big 12 Conference
2. Wisconsin 9-0 1687 1 Big Ten Conference
3. Mississippi State 13-1 1680 3 Southeastern Conference
4. Stanford (1) 12-0 1590 5 Pacific-10 Conference
5. Pittsburgh 9-1 1524 6 Big East Conference
6. Florida 10-1 1373 4 Southeastern Conference
7. Syracuse 9-2 1370 7 Big East Conference
8. Duke 10-2 1325 10 Atlantic Coast Conference
9. West Virginia 9-1 1233 11 Big East Conference
10. Connecticut 9-1 1178 8 Big East Conference
11. Washington 9-1 991 13 Pacific-10 Conference
12. Kansas 8-2 905 18 Big 12 Conference
13. Kentucky 8-2 861 16 Southeastern Conference
14. Michigan State 9-3 853 9 Big Ten Conference
15. Georgetown 8-2 773 15 Big East Conference
16. Iowa 9-1 772 19 Big Ten Conference
17. Memphis 11-2 650 NR Conference USA
18. Oklahoma 9-2 522 22 Big 12 Conference
19. North Carolina State 9-1 406 14 Atlantic Coast Conference
20. Missouri 10-1 370 24 Big 12 Conference
21. Louisville 7-3 296 20 Big East Conference
22. Virginia 11-1 292 23 Atlantic Coast Conference
23. Ohio State 9-3 235 NR Big Ten Conference
24. Mississippi 9-1 211 NR Southeastern Conference
25. Xavier 8-2 98 NR Atlantic 10 Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
Saint Louis 9-1 89 Atlantic 10 Conference
Virginia Tech 9-1 86 Atlantic Coast Conference
Rice 10-1 76 Conference USA
Seton Hall 8-1 71 Big East Conference
Temple 9-2 33 Atlantic 10 Conference
South Carolina 10-2 24 Southeastern Conference
Alabama State 8-1 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference
UAB 10-2 5 Conference USA
Miami 9-2 3 Atlantic Coast Conference
North Carolina 10-3 3 Atlantic Coast Conference
Utah State 10-3 2 Western Athletic Conference
Utah State drops all the way to 7th in the mid-major poll.