Game preview · Friday, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM ET
The Shriners Children's Charleston Classic
Statboy projection
Virginia Tech by 3 (77-74)
59% to win
From the Statboy Power ratings, with no home court (neutral site).
Ratings
Virginia Tech |  Northwestern | |
|---|---|---|
| +19.8#43 | Power rating | +15.8#60 |
| 117.2#43 | Offense | 117.8#36 |
| 97.3#39 | Defense | 102.0#95 |
| 70.7#166 | Tempo | 67.9#356 |
| 2-0 | Record | 2-0 |
| #48 | Preseason rank | #59 |
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
| Virginia Tech | Northwestern | |
|---|---|---|
| 52.6%#86 | Shooting (eFG%) | 55.3%#17 |
| 47.6%#57 | Opponents' eFG% | 50.6%#191 |
| 16.9%#76 | Turnover rate | 17.8%#137 |
| 22.2%#11 | Turnovers forced | 17.2%#270 |
| 34.6%#58 | Offensive rebounding | 33.3%#103 |
| 38.2%#141 | Free throw rate | 37.9%#152 |
| 36.8%#40 | 3-point % | 38.4%#17 |
| 29.1%#47 | Opponents' 3-point % | 31.3%#131 |
| 42.5%#132 | Shots from three | 45.7%#43 |
This season so far, not adjusted for opponents. Small numbers are national ranks.
Players to watch
Virginia Tech
Amani Hansberry#57 · F
This season: 19.5 pts · 7 reb · 3.5 ast (2 games)
Ben Hammond#153 · G
This season: 18 pts · 2.5 reb · 6 ast (2 games)
Tyler Johnson#252 · G
This season: 10.5 pts · 8 reb · 2 ast (2 games)
Northwestern
Jack Karasinski#186 · F
This season: 24 pts · 3 reb · 1 ast (1 game)
Angelo Ciaravino#425 · G
This season: 10.5 pts · 8.5 reb · 1.5 ast (2 games)
LA Pratt#495 · G
This season: 17.5 pts · 4.5 reb · 3 ast (2 games)
Each team's top three in the Statboy player rankings (#rank · position).