NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.—Things started with 32 and after two rounds of play eight teams have found their 2015 EYBL season already at an end. The remaining 24 will go at it one more time competing for the epitome of club basketball bragging rights and the Nike Nationals crown. The Cal Stars are the only undefeated team left in the mix with All Iowa and DFW T – Jack close behind at 9 and 1 while Kentucky Premier stands alone at 8 and 2. Those four claimed Division titles after play in Hampton, Nashville and Chicago. Four more teams finished at 7 and 3 while a log jams of six teams head to Augusta at 6 and 4.
Today we take a look at some stats that might offer up some insight into how these 24 punched their tickets to Augusta and just how they might fare next week.
All Iowa finished at 9 and 1 by scoring 63.2 points per game and grabbing 36.3 rebounds each time out. As a team they shot 45 percent from the floor and 36 percent from three point range. At the line they were impressive at 80 percent and they produced 9.9 assists per game.
Boo Williams goes into Augusta at 7 and 3. They put up 54.9 points a game but grabbed just 31.5 boards. Their field goal percentage was a combined 38 percent and behind the arch they stand at 27 percent. From the line they shoot 64 percent and share 7.2 assists.
The Cal Stars have the numbers to explain their 10 and 0 run. Averaging 77.7 points per game is impressive on any level. They rebound at 35.9 and rack up 11.9 assists each time out. They shoot 46.2 from the floor, 36 percent from three and 77.5 from the line.
At 7 and 3 the Cal Sparks have scored 60.8 points per game while shooting 38 percent as a team. They were 29 percent from deep and connected on 58.6 percent of their free throws. The Sparks grabbed 40.6 rebounds per game and average 7.7 assists.
As defending champs, the California Storm – Team Taurasi return to Augusta at 6 and 4. They’re putting up 56.8 points and are pulling 34.6 boards. The Storm is shooting 38 percent from the floor and 27 percent from three point land. At the line they go for 64 percent and share 9.6 assists.
The Carolina Flames come in sub .500 at 4 and 6. They’re averaging 52.9 points, 40.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting 38 percent as a team from the floor. From deep they’re at 29 percent and at the line 63 percent.
Cal Swish is part of the 6 and 4 contingency. Scoring 57.4 points a game, they’re shooting 42 percent from the floor and more impressively a combined 40 percent from three point range. At the line they shoot 71 percent and average 9.4 assists a game. Their rebounding stands at just 30.3 a game.
Central Florida is one of two teams coming in at the bottom with a 3 and 7 record. They score 52.1 points and finish with 32.9 rebounds each game. Their shooting lies at 32.9 from the floor, 25 percent from deep and 65 percent at the line. Just 5.9 assists are the average after 10 games.
A very talented Cy – Fair has the numbers and a 6 and 4 record to make some noise. Averaging 64.8 points they shoot 44 percent as a team from the floor plus a combined 35 percent from three point distance. They rack up 8.6 assists and grab 35.5 boards each game. Their free throw percentage stands at 69 percent.
DFW T – Jack has one Nike Nationals title to their credit and at 9 and 1 would like to make a run at another. They’re scoring 60.2 points a game and chalking up 34.7 rebounds. They go for 43 percent from the floor but just 27 percent from three. At the line they’re standing at 66 percent and they dish out 9.5 assists a game.
The young Essence team we’ve been watching has grown up and comes to Augusta with a 6 and 4 mark. 64 points a game goes hand in hand with 40 percent field goal, 34 percent three point and 65 percent free throw shooting. They pull 38.4 boards and average 9.5 assists.
At 8 and 2, the Kentucky Premier has looked good with and without Crystal Dangerfield who was occupied with USA Basketball during round two. They average 60.0 points per game, 35.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists. They’re shooting 39 percent as a team plus 29 percent from deep and 79 percent at the line.
The Miami Suns Team Fowles are currently 4 and 6 while averaging just 48.1 points a game. They post 35.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists while shooting 36.2 FG, 27.3 three point and 55 percent FT’s.
Michigan Crossover is decidedly better than their 5 and 5 record. They put up 61 points, 32.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists a game. They shoot 38 percent from the floor, 29.4 from downtown and 67.7 at the line.
Another 5 and 5 program is the Midwest Elite. They’re averaging 51.2 points while snagging just 30 rebounds. Their 37.7 field goal percentage, and 28.6 three point mark might explain the 6.8 assists a game. At the line they connect on 71.6 percent of their attempts.
Despite a 0 and 5 mark in Chicago, the New England Crusaders finished 3 and 7 to sneak into the final field. Scoring just 40.7 points and grabbing only 32.7 boards they struggled to score the ball. As a team they’re 31.8 percent from the floor, 32.4 percent from three and 68.2 percent on free throws. They average 7.3 assists a game.
North Tartan took care of business in round two qualifying with a 4 and 6 record. Scoring 58.9 points a game they also grabbed 37.3 boards and 8.2 assists. They shot 37.2 percent overall, 25.8 from three and 65.8 at the line.
The Philadelphia Belles come in at 7 and 3 and some of the league’s stronger defense. They score 57.3 points each time out while posting 34.3 rebounds and 8.2 assists. Shooting 38.5 overall they excel from deep at 33.5 percent. From the line they connect at a 67.1 percent rate.
At 6 and 4 the Indy Gym Rats have played some strong basketball and pushed the undefeated Stars to a single possession nail biter. They’re putting up 61.4 points, 34.2 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. As a team they knock down 40.3 percent from the floor, 37.1 percent from three and 72.2 of their free throws.
Team Elite is a very understated 7 and 3. Averaging 55.1 points they also claim 32.3 boards and 8.9 assists per game. They’re shooting 40.5 percent from the floor, 28.2 percent from deep and 60.4 percent at the line.
Team Takeover comes to Augusta at 6 and 4. They’re scoring 56.6 points and grabbing an impressive 41.3 rebounds. They’re shooting just 34.8 from the floor and an even cooler 24.0 percent from three. They do knock down 65.5 percent of their free throws.
The Tennessee Flight made a U – turn in round two finishing up at 6 and 4. They’re posting 59.0 points a game, 37.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists. Combined they’re 35.3 from the floor, 26 percent from deep and 61.4 at the line.
Tree of Hope made it to last year’s final in Augusta and return for another shot at 4 and 6. They’re scoring 53.4 points per game while grabbing 37.5 rebounds and posting 7.9 assists. They shoot 35.3 percent as a team but just 26 percent from downtown. At the line they come in at 68.6 percent.
The West Coast Premier had a big run in Tennessee to qualify at 4 and 6 after coming slow out of the gate in Hampton. The numbers don’t represent the play that got them to Augusta. They average 48.8 points, 33 rebounds and 8.2 assists. The frosty numbers of 31.6 percent from the floor, 19.9 from three point range still translate into a trip to Augusta. At the line they’re more consistent at 76 percent.
