Automated Team Capsule for 2015-16 Michigan State29-6 (0.829) | Big Ten
All-Play Percentage: 0.989 (5th)
Schedule Strength: 0.656 (61st)
Record Quality: 0.491 (9th)
Avg. Season Rank: 5.12 (4th)
Pace: 67.90 (278th)
Momentum: -1.50 (242nd)
Off. Momentum: 0.83 (147th)
Def. Momentum: -2.33 (282nd)
Consistency: -9.34 (241st)
Res. Consistency: -11.67 (189th)
Away From Home: -0.43 (220th)
Paper Tiger Factor: -2.12 (273rd)
NOTE: All data below reflects predicted performance against the "AO" (average opponent), a fictitious opponent who represents the average in every stat category. Hover over column headers or visit "ABOUT" page for an explanation of each measurement. Includes games through April 4, 2016. Data shown on this page is based on time-dependent ratings.
OFFENSE
Eff
Upc
FTAR
FT%
FGAR
FGMR
FG%
3PAR
3PMR
3P%
MRAR
MRMR
MR%
NPAR
NPMR
NP%
PPSt
PPSC
SCC%
%3PA
%MRA
%NPA
Prox
RATING:
119.94
68.19
26.12
71.76
86.46
43.31
50.09
32.81
14.58
44.44
25.09
10.20
40.66
28.56
18.53
64.88
10.09
16.79
7.78
37.95
29.02
33.03
2.05
RANK:
4th
268th
260th
112th
17th
4th
9th
59th
4th
1st
136th
63rd
24th
176th
88th
37th
222nd
75th
78th
97th
194th
252nd
268th
DEFENSE
Eff
Upc
FTAR
FT%
FGAR
FGMR
FG%
3PAR
3PMR
3P%
MRAR
MRMR
MR%
NPAR
NPMR
NP%
PPSt
PPSC
SCC%
%3PA
%MRA
%NPA
Prox
RATING:
92.64
67.62
26.81
--
85.12
32.35
38.00
27.44
8.65
31.51
30.78
9.94
32.29
26.90
13.77
51.17
9.20
11.81
3.89
32.24
36.16
31.61
2.01
RANK:
28th
62nd
95th
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298th
26th
5th
103rd
38th
28th
341st
301st
36th
96th
24th
10th
50th
14th
2nd
65th
339th
60th
156th
ANALYSIS: When you talk about the elite teams in college basketball this year, Michigan State most definitely is in the conversation. They have a record of 29-6 and are ranked fifth overall (out of 351) in the latest Haslametrics ratings. Of the 14 schools in the Big Ten (average ranking 84.0), they're currently ranked as the best team in the conference.
Michigan State is undoubtedly one of the best in the business on offense. The team is rated fourth in offensive efficiency, scoring more than 119 points every 100 possessions vs. AO. Michigan State is an outstanding shooting team, capable of converting from a variety of locations on the floor and ranking in the top-50 in each of our four most noteworthy field goal categories. The long-ball may be their strength (44.4% from three vs. AO, first in the nation), but the team also makes 64.9% of their near-proximity shots (37th), 40.7% of their mid-range chances (24th), and 50.1% of their total shots from the field (ninth) vs. AO. Michigan State is also one of the very best when it comes to maximizing field goal opportunities. The team is ranked 17th in the NCAA in offensive field goal attempt rate with a rating of 86.46 vs. AO.
Michigan State plays at roughly the same level defensively as they do offensively. The team ranks 28th nationally in defensive efficiency, allowing about 93 points every 100 trips upcourt vs. AO. Michigan State does a fantastic job to prevent opposing teams from capitalizing on chances from offensive rebounds. The squad allows AO to convert only 3.9% of all second-chance opportunities (ranked second in the NCAA), and with a rating of 11.81, they're 14th in potential points allowed off of the offensive glass as well. Michigan State will also put a good dent in the shooting percentages of several opponents, considering the team ranks in the top-50 in each of the four major defensive shooting categories. They allow AO to make just 31.5% of their three-pointers (28th in the nation), 32.3% of their mid-range shots (36th), 51.2% of their near-proximity attempts (tenth), and 38.0% of their total shots from the field (fifth).
Projections are based on present-day ratings. Stars indicate games played at a neutral location. Game efficiencies only account for data before a contest has gone analytically final and are adjusted to extract home-court advantage.
CURIOUS TRENDS:
Michigan State performs worse against squads that favor a faster tempo. When facing teams that have a pace vs. AO greater than 68.94, Michigan State is more efficient than normal 36% of the time. In their other contests, the team is more efficient 77% of the time.
When playing teams that find ways to get to the free throw line, Michigan State usually performs worse than average. Michigan State is more efficient than normal 29% of the time when facing clubs that have an offensive free throw attempt rate vs. AO greater than 30.05. In all other contests, Michigan State performs better than average 67% of the time.
Michigan State is typically worse vs. teams that tend to capitalize off breakaway opportunities. Against foes that have a potential point rate off steals vs. AO greater than 12.34, Michigan State performs above their norm 27% of the time. Against the remaining opposition, the team performs above average 63% of the time.
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