Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
Broadcast: ESPN+
This Tuesday, the Kansas Jayhawks (3-0) will welcome the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (2-0) to Allen Fieldhouse for what promises to be an exciting game.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks recently triumphed over Georgia Southern, clinching the game with a score of 92-84. In terms of fouls, UNC Wilmington recorded 18, whereas Georgia Southern had 23. The Seahawks converted 8 of their 22 attempts from beyond the arc. Georgia Southern struggled at the free throw line, finishing with a 64.3% success rate (18 of 28). On the boards, Georgia Southern collected 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive) without registering a block. They also distributed 12 assists while accumulating 10 steals. Defensively, the Seahawks allowed their opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field, giving up 29 successful shots out of 59 attempts. In total, UNC Wilmington notched 32 assists and forced their opponents into 12 turnovers, gaining 8 steals in the process. They secured 43 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end, and shot 76.3% from the charity stripe, converting 45 of 59. The Seahawks finished the night with a 42.0% field goal percentage (21 of 50) and managed just 5 of 25 from 3-point range.
Donovan Newby was a standout player in this game, scoring 33 points on 6 of 11 shooting. He played 34 minutes, secured 2 rebounds, and recorded 2 assists, boasting a field goal percentage of 54.5%.
Entering this showdown, UNC Wilmington holds a 2-0 record, averaging an impressive 117.5 points per game (leading all of college basketball) while shooting 58.3% from the field. The Seahawks excel from 3-point territory, posting a 37.7% conversion rate (20 of 53) and hitting 74.4% from the free throw line. Collectively, they are grabbing 47.5 rebounds per game and have tallied 44 assists so far this season, ranking 193rd nationally in assists. They average 13.5 turnovers and commit 20.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive front, the Seahawks create 14.0 turnovers per game while conceding 30.5 personal fouls. They rank 27th in Division 1 in assists allowed, giving up an average of 21 assists this season. The Seahawks’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 46.0% (64 of 139) and allows 29.0 rebounds per game. They restrict their opponents to a 26.5% shooting rate from 3-point range, but are struggling, ranking 350th in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up 87.5.
The Kansas Jayhawks recently secured a 77-69 victory against Michigan State. Kansas allowed Michigan State 39 rebounds (10 offensive). They struggled beyond the arc, shooting 12.5% by making only 3 of 24 attempts, but performed well at the free throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts (85.7%). Michigan State hit 24 of 69 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 34.8%. The Jayhawks had a shooting percentage of 40.6%, converting 28 of 69 field goal attempts. Kansas made 5 of 17 attempts from 3-point range (29.4%) and successfully sank 16 of their free throws, resulting in a 72.7% success rate. Michigan State committed 18 fouls, leading to the Jayhawks taking 22 free throw attempts. Kansas turned the ball over 10 times but managed to grab 34 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 43 for the game.
Hunter Dickinson made a significant impact for the Jayhawks, scoring 28 points in 35 minutes of play. He achieved this with 13 successful shots out of 21 attempts (field goal percentage of 61.9%) and pulled down 12 rebounds.
The Kansas Jayhawks are currently 3-0, showcasing a solid offensive game, hitting 49.0% from the field, ranking 92nd in the nation. They have scored a total of 256 points this season (85.3 points per game) and average 40.0 rebounds during their matches. They assist on 18.3 baskets per game (54th nationally) while averaging only 9.3 turnovers. Kansas commits about 18.0 fouls per game and shoots 72.7% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Jayhawks restrict their opponents to a 26.1% shooting percentage from beyond the 3-point line (18 of 69) and allow a free throw shooting percentage of 79.7%. They average 12.0 assists allowed and 36.3 rebounds conceded, ranking 160th and 241st respectively in NCAA basketball. The Jayhawks are ranked 212th in points allowed per game, giving up 71.7 points. They force 13.0 turnovers per game while limiting their opponents to 38.4% shooting from the field (97th in the NCAA).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA basketball clash?
Free Prediction: Bet on UNC Wilmington (+23.0)
