Game preview · Tuesday, Dec 29 · 10:00 PM ET
Statboy projection
Nevada by 17 (82-65)
93% to win
From the Statboy Power ratings, with home court counted.
Ratings
| South Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|
| -1.0#163 | Power rating | +19.4#44 |
| 105.0#193 | Offense | 116.3#57 |
| 106.0#150 | Defense | 96.8#35 |
| 69.3#285 | Tempo | 70.6#158 |
| 2-0 | Record | 2-0 |
| #214 | Preseason rank | #65 |
Small numbers are national ranks (1 = best). The better team in each row is bold; tempo is a style, so neither is bold.
Team stats
| South Dakota State | ||
|---|---|---|
| 52.3%#98 | Shooting (eFG%) | 52.8%#82 |
| 47.9%#68 | Opponents' eFG% | 45.6%#15 |
| 16.5%#63 | Turnover rate | 15.8%#29 |
| 17.8%#225 | Turnovers forced | 18.3%#170 |
| 27.8%#313 | Offensive rebounding | 32.1%#158 |
| 33.2%#275 | Free throw rate | 41.3%#75 |
| 36.2%#59 | 3-point % | 32.8%#164 |
| 29.5%#59 | Opponents' 3-point % | 29.6%#63 |
| 41.7%#172 | Shots from three | 35.9%#343 |
This season so far, not adjusted for opponents. Small numbers are national ranks.
Players to watch
South Dakota State
Kalen Garry#913 · G
This season: 9 pts · 6 reb · 2.5 ast (2 games)
Jon Mekonnen#1331 · F
This season: 16 pts · 3.5 reb · 0 ast (2 games)
Joe Sayler#1475 · G
This season: 10 pts · 2 reb · 2.5 ast (2 games)
Nevada
Elijah Price#122 · F
This season: 15 pts · 9 reb · 2 ast (2 games)
Vaughn Weems#279 · G
This season: 23 pts · 4.5 reb · 2 ast (2 games)
Styles Phipps#317 · G
This season: 19 pts · 5.5 reb · 5 ast (2 games)
Each team's top three in the Statboy player rankings (#rank · position).

