I just have to say, I am way too emotionally invested in this. I feel more anxious than I do for actual games. The guy's college career was bitten by so much bad luck, and I think Drew's post-college career prospects would be lifted so much by allowing him to have the chance to finish a full...
This got me thinking, Valentine is surging but he missed those games in January which maybe is helping him now. Hope the voters consider body of work (including missed games) for their POY ballots.
I think it matters, and like I said, I bet KenPom has an analysis that would show it. I don't pay $ for all the cool stats though, so I can't back up my assertion.
Hasn't someone like KenPom analyzed the actual data in depth? I would assume he's got something that adjusts for how good the team is overall and includes a strength of schedule adjustment.
Whoever Good Cop is on the staff, he needs to take Uhl out for ice cream, with sprinkles. Tell him he's a winner. Tell him to remember he's a stud. He's got this. Shots are going to start falling soon. Etc.
Basically, do whatever it takes to get that confidence back up. Imo, he looks like...