Jan. 18-24, 2021
27 games on the schedule this week and no feature games. Let's get to it:
SR PG David Ginsberg (#9 Syracuse) -- 15-3, 5-1 Big East.
1/20/21 at #12 UConn (W 93-76), 9 mins played, 8 points, 3 FGM, 2 3PM, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 foul = 27 fantasy points.
1/23/21 vs. South Florida (W 88-80), DNP (Injury).
27 fantasy points/9 mins played = 3.000 for the week.
** In the game at UConn, David suffered a fractured jaw. He is expected to be injured about 2 weeks, and it is questionable how much, or if he'll play at all. **
SR SG Al Mighty (#1 Texas) -- 19-0, 4-0 Big 12.
1/20/21 at #17 Missouri (W 90-51), 14 mins played, 7 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 9.5 fantasy points.
9.5 fantasy points/14 mins played = .679 for the week.
SR SF Rob Nielsen (#8 Stanford) -- 17-3, 5-3 Pac 10.
1/21/21 at Oregon State (L 55-50), 29 mins played, 8 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 1 FTM, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, Fouled Out = 17.5 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at Oregon (W 70-60), 31 mins played, 13 points, 5 FGM, 3 3PM, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 25.5 fantasy points.
43 fantasy points/60 mins played = .717 for the week.
RS JR PF Tim Sheppard (#7 Michigan State) -- 15-5, 5-3 Big Ten.
1/20/21 at Iowa (L 88-87), 4 mins played, 2 rebounds, 2 fouls = 2 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at #2 Wisconsin (L 88-84), 8 mins played, 4 points, 1 FGM, 2 FTM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 foul = 16 fantasy points.
18 fantasy points/12 mins played = 1.500 for the week.
RS JR C Jace Hunter (#4 Pittsburgh) -- 15-3, 4-2 Big East.
1/20/21 at #10 West Virginia (L 80-63), 19 mins played, 2 points, 1 FGM, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 21 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at Seton Hall (W 83-76), 18 mins played, 6 points, 2 FGM, 2 FTM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls = 11 fantasy points.
32 fantasy points/37 mins played = .865 for the week.
RS JR PG Dean Hoo (Marquette) -- 12-6, 4-2 Big East.
1/20/21 at Providence (W 89-75), 36 mins played, 15 points, 5 FGM, 4 3PM, 1 FTM, 4 assists, 2 fouls = 31 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at Villanova (L 61-59), 36 mins played, 12 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 5 FTM, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 32.5 fantasy points.
63.5 fantasy points/72 mins played = .882 for the week.
JR SF Deacon Palmer (#3 Mississippi State) -- 18-2, 5-0 SEC.
1/19/21 at Auburn (W 102-78), 16 mins played, 12 points, 5 FGM, 2 3PM, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 fouls = 30 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at #22 Ole Miss (W 72-54), 29 mins played, 12 points, 4 FGM, 4 3PM, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls = 33 fantasy points.
63 fantasy points/45 mins played = 1.400 for the week.
JR C Kuji Chagulia (Arizona) -- 14-6, 5-2 Pac 10.
1/21/21 vs. USC (W 70-44), 33 mins played, 19 points, 5 FGM, 9 FTM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, POTG = 41 fantasy points.
1/23/21 vs. #18 UCLA (W 120-119, OT), 44 mins played, 16 points, 6 FGM, 4 FTM, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, 3 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
83 fantasy points/77 mins played = 1.078 for the week.
JR PG Benton Gale (#6 Florida) -- 15-2, 4-1 SEC.
1/19/21 at Arkansas (L 67-64), 37 mins played, 10 points, 4 FGM, 2 FTM, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover, 4 fouls = 31 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at Auburn (W 61-44), 36 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 1 3PM, 2 FTM, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, 3 turnovers, 1 foul = 30.5 fantasy points.
61.5 fantasy points/73 mins played = .842 for the week.
JR SG Jaybard Riley (Louisville) -- 10-7, 2-4 Big East.
1/20/21 at DePaul (L 82-73), DNP (Injury).
1/23/21 at Rutgers (W 59-55), DNP (Injury).
** Jaybard was actually injured in last weeks game against Pittsburgh (I have to do a better job of tracking injuries). He suffered a serious concussion and might miss the rest of the regular season. He is expect out for about another 40 days. **
RS SO SF Will Brown (#5 Duke) -- 16-2, 4-0 ACC.
1/20/21 vs. N.C. State (W 80-55), 20 mins played, 7 points, 2 FGM, 3 FTM, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 2 fouls = 13 fantasy points.
1/23/21 at Virginia (W 87-78), 19 mins played, 9 points, 3 FGM, 2 3PM, 1 FTM, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover = 21 fantasy points.
34 fantasy points/39 mins played = .872 for the week.
SO SG Barret Hays (#6 Florida)- redshirting -- 15-2, 4-1 SEC.
1/19/21 at Arkansas (L 67-64).
1/23/21 at Auburn (W 61-44).
SO C Matthew Ginsberg (#16 Georgetown) -- 13-4, 4-2 Big East.
1/20/21 at Cincinnati (W 98-72), 30 mins played, 5 points, 2 FGM, 1 FTM, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 blocks, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 3 fouls = 42 fantasy points.
1/23/21 vs. St. John's (W 75-67), 35 mins played, 11 points, 4 FGM, 3 FTM, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 turnover = 32 fantasy points.
74 fantasy points/65 mins played = 1.138 for the week.
SO C Sophus Abel (#1 Texas) -- 19-0, 4-0 Big 12.
1/20/21 at #17 Missouri (W 90-51), 29 mins played, 7 points, 2 FGM, 3 FTM, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 1 turnover = 30 fantasy points.
30 fantasy points/29 mins played = 1.034 for the week.
RS FR SF Cori O'Neill (Marquette) -- 12-6, 4-2 Big East.
1/20/21 at Providence (W 89-75), DNP (Coaches Decision).
1/23/21 at Villanova (L 61-59), 1 min played, No Stats = 0 fantasy points.
0 fantasy points/1 min played = .000 for the week.
** We have a Cori sighting! Even though he didn't have any key stats, at least he saw action. Hopefully that's a sign of things to come. **
FR PF Benito Sanchez (#24 Utah State) -- 15-5, 3-2 WAC.
1/18/21 at Savannah State (W 81-58), 22 mins played, 8 points, 3 FGM, 2 FTM, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls = 19 fantasy points.
1/23/21 vs. Idaho (L 77-75), 31 mins played, 10 points, 4 FGM, 2 FTM, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls = 14 fantasy points.
33 fantasy points/53 mins played = .623 for the week.
FR SF Jerry Miller (Florida State)- suspended -- 15-3, 3-1 ACC.
1/20/21 vs. Maryland (W 87-59).
1/23/21 at Virginia Tech (W 91-61).
Weekly Fantasy Rankings by Class
Seniors
#1- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 3.000
#2- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- .717
#3- Al Mighty (Texas)- .679
Once again Al finds himself on the bottom of the list for the senior class, as foul trouble cost him. David was in the midst of having a huge game before he got hurt, but even the stats he did put up led to an unbeatable week.
Juniors
#1- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.500
#2- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 1.400
#3- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.078
#4- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- .882
#5- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .865
#6- Benton Gale (Florida)- .842
Nice week for Tim and Deacon both, as the theme continues to be take advantage of your minutes.
Sophomores
#1- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 1.138
#2- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.034
#3- Will Brown (Duke)- .872
A consistent rebounding week (9 a game) gave Matthew the edge over Sophus, who also had a good rebounding game.
Freshmen
#1- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- .623
#2- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- .000
The sad thing is, all Cori would have had to do is score a point, grab a rebound, anything, in his 1 minute of action, and he would have won the freshman class award for the week. But he didn't get the opportunity, so pretty much by default, Benito wins again.
Weekly Fantasy Rankings Overall
#1- David Ginsberg (Syracuse)- 3.000
#2- Tim Sheppard (Michigan State)- 1.500
#3- Deacon Palmer (Mississippi State)- 1.400
#4- Matthew Ginsberg (Georgetown)- 1.138
#5- Kuji Chagulia (Arizona)- 1.078
#6- Sophus Abel (Texas)- 1.034
#7- Dean Hoo (Marquette)- .882
#8- Will Brown (Duke)- .872
#9- Jace Hunter (Pittsburgh)- .865
#10- Benton Gale (Florida)- .842
#11- Rob Nielsen (Stanford)- .717
#12- Al Mighty (Texas)- .679
#13- Benito Sanchez (Utah State)- .623
#14- Cori O'Neill (Marquette)- .000
Here's a look at the national top 25 going into the week of Jan. 25-31:
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# Team FPV Record Points Prv Conference test test test test
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1. Texas (72) 19-0 1800 1 Big 12 Conference
2. Wisconsin 17-0 1728 2 Big Ten Conference
3. Duke 16-2 1624 5 Atlantic Coast Conference
4. Mississippi State 18-2 1615 3 Southeastern Conference
5. Syracuse 15-3 1506 9 Big East Conference
6. Pittsburgh 15-3 1426 4 Big East Conference
7. Florida 15-2 1387 6 Southeastern Conference
8. Michigan State 15-5 1243 7 Big Ten Conference
9. Stanford 17-3 1201 8 Pacific-10 Conference
10. West Virginia 15-3 1138 10 Big East Conference
11. Kansas 14-3 1137 13 Big 12 Conference
12. Georgetown 13-4 1006 16 Big East Conference
13. UAB 16-2 960 14 Conference USA
14. Memphis 15-3 818 15 Conference USA
15. Miami 14-3 772 19 Atlantic Coast Conference
16. Connecticut 13-4 721 12 Big East Conference
17. Oklahoma 14-4 657 NR Big 12 Conference
18. South Carolina 15-3 554 11 Southeastern Conference
19. Iowa 14-3 393 NR Big Ten Conference
20. UCLA 12-6 358 18 Pacific-10 Conference
21. Arizona 14-6 286 NR Pacific-10 Conference
22. Rice 16-2 193 NR Conference USA
23. Missouri State 17-3 154 NR Missouri Valley Conference
24. Temple 14-4 135 20 Atlantic 10 Conference
25. North Carolina 14-4 105 NR Atlantic Coast Conference
Others Receiving Votes:
Florida State 15-3 104 Atlantic Coast Conference
Marquette 12-6 91 Big East Conference
Alabama State 15-2 87 Southwestern Athletic Conference
UNLV 16-3 52 Mountain West Conference
Ohio State 13-6 47 Big Ten Conference
Saint Louis 15-3 40 Atlantic 10 Conference
Washington 14-4 34 Pacific-10 Conference
Utah State 15-5 18 Western Athletic Conference
Gonzaga 15-5 7 West Coast Conference
Missouri 14-4 3 Big 12 Conference
Utah State says 4th in the Mid-Major poll, but loses all their FPV.