Shifting Wins – Will Wade’s Favorite Formula
Peeking over the last slices of pumpkin pie, a daunting opening slate of December games loomed above the VCU Rams. The ominous schedule featured three consecutive contests away from the raucous confines of the Siegel Center, before the Rams would return home to play host to a Top-25 opponent aiming to exact revenge. …
Wade’s Way: Aggression + Efficiency [INSIDER]
At his introductory press conference in April, new VCU head coach Will Wade established the offensive framework for the 2015-2016 Rams. “We’re going to be an aggressive, attacking team. So, we’re going to get out and attack in transition. We want to get the ball in the paint as much as possible – off …
VCU Shot Charts
Advanced statistical analysis is becoming increasingly prevalent in basketball. Everything from the four factors to lineup frequency is readily available. Not so easy to find at the college level however, are shot charts and shot location data. Some sites have this information on a game-to-game basis for teams in the Top 25 but, in general, this data isn’t …