Over Under on Matt G 3pt % this year is 38%, what you got?

[JHHawk]

I go over for a few reasons:

1. Health...presuming he does not have surgery on his hand during the season.
2. Fewer minutes...more depth on the team might allow for fresher legs down the stretch of games and the season.
3. Senior....he will go out with a bang.

He did miss some open shots this year,but again,I think for all the above reasons,he will make a lot more of those. He is a pure shooter,and that will come back to the fore this year.

 

[Hawkstrat]

Matt Gatens is a good basketball player, but he isn't a great shooter, just isn't. Wasn't in high school, and outside of his blistering start his freshman year, he hasn't been in college.

 

[JHHawk]

Almost every elite free throw shooter is a very good shooter from the arc.
Ray Allen,Steve Nash and Larry Bird are examples.
Matt is an elite free throw shooter.
I was surprised at some of the open looks he missed,so I could be wrong,but as Charles Barkley says....we shall see.

 

[DuffMan]

I'm taking the under just because Duff took the over.

Gravy under Duff, sounds just like Saturday night.

 

[BaryGarta]

Under - Fast paced offense isn't going to help him too much. I'm thinking around 36%

The speed of the offense may impact the number of attempts he has, but it shouldn't in and of itself affect his percentage unless he is trying to shoot while simultaneously running down the court.

 

[GravyJones]

Gravy under Duff, sounds just like Saturday night.

The fact that I am still breathing is enough to dispel this horrendous claim, you fat monkey.

 

[DuffMan]

Looks like the under might win here. He's currently at .357.

 

[EddyP]

You seem to be wrong a lot. I'm noticing a trend.

 

[DuffMan]

I'm a Hawkeye homer what can I say.

 

[DuffMan]

The over is looking good. 40% on the year.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Only his freshman year was Gatens over 38%. He's been well under since. I think he'll be better next year, but I'm still taking the under. I hope I'm wrong, though.

Well, I guess I was half-right so far. Gatens is better than he was last year, but as of this morning, ESPN has him right at 40%. Looks like he will end up over 38%.. Glad to be wrong on this on the over/under pick.

 

[Hawkeye11en1]

43.8%

 

[DuffMan]

I'm bad at math, is that closer to 45% or 38%?

 

[Hawkeye11en1]

I'm bad at math, is that closer to 45% or 38%?

No clue. Do I carry the 1?

 

[Hawkeye11en1]

I'm bad at math, is that closer to 45% or 38%?

Hubbard did give us a great dribble drive threat, however.

 

[EddyP]

I think it has more to do with Basabe commanding all those double teams. Too bad he is heading to the Association next year.

 

[DuffMan]

I think it has more to do with Basabe commanding all those double teams. Too bad he is heading to the Association next year.

SERIOUS CONSIDERATION!!!!!!!!

 

[hawkeye12345]

Gatens has been on fire the last 5 games. He has gone 27 for 38 from 3 point range (71%) and has bumped his shooting % for the year all the way up to 43%.

PRIOR to the last 5 games he was 37 for 108 from 3 point range (34%).

Gatens will have to go 0 for his next 22 to drop below 38%. One of the best shooting performances over a 5 game span that I can remember.

 

[HawkeyeShane]

I don't know why my original post in this thread is suddenly gone, but it said something to the effect of...

"Gatens will start off slow but as his senior year comes to a close he will light it up...especially when they play the stretch that includes games @PSU, home vs Indiana and Wisconsin and @ Illinois...it wouldn't surprise me if he averaged about 26/ppg during that stretch and although the team will lose the road games against lesser opponents, don't be surprised if they pull the huge upsets at home!"

What can I say? When I'm right, I'm right...even though the post has come up missing...someone must've hacked my account and deleted it or something...I'm off to "Site Feedback" to file a complaint...

 

[EddyP]

I don't know why my original post in this thread is suddenly gone, but it said something to the effect of...

"Gatens will start off slow but as his senior year comes to a close he will light it up...especially when they play the stretch that includes games @PSU, home vs Indiana and Wisconsin and @ Illinois...it wouldn't surprise me if he averaged about 26/ppg during that stretch and although the team will lose the road games against lesser opponents, don't be surprised if they pull the huge upsets at home!"

What can I say? When I'm right, I'm right...even though the post has come up missing...someone must've hacked my account and deleted it or something...I'm off to "Site Feedback" to file a complaint...

Bullsh!t, I remember that post and you said 25/ppg. Gee I wonder who deleted it Mr. I can't admit when I'm wrong.