Title: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: CrackedSidewalks on March 18, 2017, 05:00:08 AM
Post by: CrackedSidewalks on March 18, 2017, 05:00:08 AM
Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Source: Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage (http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2017/03/howard-falls-three-3-pointers-short-of.html)
Before the game I joked with Steve Novak that I never thought I'd question if he was the greatest 3-point shooter in Marquette history until this year - and he was humble in agreeing. I talked with Andrew Rowsey on the way up the elevator at 3 a.m. and was happy he had seen my 6-second amateur phone video of him sinking the half court step back.
During the game one of the top sports reporters in the country texted me with a simple, "Markus Howard is just a lovely basketball player." Later when Howard ripped the pass to Sam Hauser for a late bucket, the guy behind me yelled, "That is the future, and bring along baby Hauser too! (referring to 5-star Joey Hauser, who I believe was sitting in front of me, but I could be wrong).
The fact is people were either upset or surprised when I sent out my mass email and posted by bracket and picked South Carolina tonight, but with South Carolina's Sindarius Thornwell the top ranked player in the country at www.valueaddbasketball.com and their defense being one of the best at denying the 3-pointer (which we need to win) and stealing the ball (where we are week) in a near home game, I just didn't see it tonight.
However, the future is bright. If Howard hit all six of his 3-pointers tonight he would have set the all-time record for 3-point percentage for a season. Going three of six, he finishes with the second greatest season in the history of college basketball in only his second season. No player has even shot 50 percent for a career. Here is where he finishes - the future is bright, but thank you seniors for getting the team back to March Madness in your final year to help build:
During the game one of the top sports reporters in the country texted me with a simple, "Markus Howard is just a lovely basketball player." Later when Howard ripped the pass to Sam Hauser for a late bucket, the guy behind me yelled, "That is the future, and bring along baby Hauser too! (referring to 5-star Joey Hauser, who I believe was sitting in front of me, but I could be wrong).
The fact is people were either upset or surprised when I sent out my mass email and posted by bracket and picked South Carolina tonight, but with South Carolina's Sindarius Thornwell the top ranked player in the country at www.valueaddbasketball.com and their defense being one of the best at denying the 3-pointer (which we need to win) and stealing the ball (where we are week) in a near home game, I just didn't see it tonight.
However, the future is bright. If Howard hit all six of his 3-pointers tonight he would have set the all-time record for 3-point percentage for a season. Going three of six, he finishes with the second greatest season in the history of college basketball in only his second season. No player has even shot 50 percent for a career. Here is where he finishes - the future is bright, but thank you seniors for getting the team back to March Madness in your final year to help build:
| Rank | Best 3pt seasons ever | 3ptM | 3ptA | 3P% | School | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micah Mason | 65 | 116 | 56.03% | Duquesne | 2013-14 |
| 2 | Markus Howard | 82 | 150 | 54.67% | Marquette | 2015-16 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Moore | 50 | 119 | 53.28% | Saint Peter's | 1992-93 |
| 4 | Nick Masterson | 78 | 147 | 53.06% | Kenneshaw St. | 2015-16 |
| 5 | Travis Ford | 101 | 191 | 52.88% | Kentucky | 1992-93 |
| 6 | Royce Olney | 80 | 156 | 51.28% | New Mexico | 1997-98 |
| 7 | Troy Hudson | 134 | 262 | 51.15% | Southern Illinois | 1996-97 |
| 8 | Brad Lechtenberg | 71 | 139 | 51.08% | San Diego | 2003-04 |
| 9 | Ross Land | 83 | 163 | 50.92% | Northern Arizona | 1998-99 |
| 10 | Ross Land | 64 | 126 | 50.79% | Northern Arizona | 1996-97 |
Here is the bracket based on the Value Add bracket which takes the www.kenpom.com rating and adjusts it by any returning or missing players, as explained here. A win in South Carolina just wasn't in the cards.
Source: Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage (http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2017/03/howard-falls-three-3-pointers-short-of.html)
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: UticaBusBarn on March 18, 2017, 06:42:52 AM
Post by: UticaBusBarn on March 18, 2017, 06:42:52 AM
As always, your analysis is most interesting and insightful. Good stuff!
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2017, 09:19:48 AM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2017, 09:19:48 AM
Bold bracket. I see you have all 1 & 2 seed to the elite 8.
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: auburnmarquette on March 18, 2017, 10:36:45 AM
Post by: auburnmarquette on March 18, 2017, 10:36:45 AM
That's right Rocky - send me a photo of your bracket, love to see how you are doing!
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: #UnleashSean on March 18, 2017, 11:27:48 AM
Post by: #UnleashSean on March 18, 2017, 11:27:48 AM
" Going three of six, he finishes with the second greatest season in the history of college basketball in only his second season"
Hmmm, St. Patricks day hit me hard, I missed an entire season.
Hmmm, St. Patricks day hit me hard, I missed an entire season.
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: Ardmore Mug on March 18, 2017, 11:30:53 AM
Post by: Ardmore Mug on March 18, 2017, 11:30:53 AM
Quote from: #UnleashRowsey on March 18, 2017, 11:27:48 AM
" Going three of six, he finishes with the second greatest season in the history of college basketball in only his second season"
Hmmm, St. Patricks day hit me hard, I missed an entire season.
Thanks Rowsey I had to read that 3x tomato sure I wasnt missing something... PLUS:
(referring to 5-star Joey Hauser, who I believe was sitting in front of me, but I could be wrong).
A little tough for Joey to be there, considering he was playing in Madison,WI last night..
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on March 18, 2017, 11:33:17 AM
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on March 18, 2017, 11:33:17 AM
I too believe i have lost entire years in a single evening
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2017, 12:23:02 PM
Post by: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2017, 12:23:02 PM
Quote from: auburnmarquette on March 18, 2017, 10:36:45 AM
That's right Rocky - send me a photo of your bracket, love to see how you are doing!
It's right here...only really stupid pick was Marquette. And my anti-B10 bias caused some problems too. But still in decent shape overall.
http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2017/en/entry?entryID=16244460
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: Tugg Speedman on March 18, 2017, 12:45:16 PM
Post by: Tugg Speedman on March 18, 2017, 12:45:16 PM
Cracked Sidewalks
On your table above ...
You have Howard as setting the record last year (2015-2016) instead of this year (2016-2017). I assume that only Howard is off by one year and not everyone.
On your table above ...
You have Howard as setting the record last year (2015-2016) instead of this year (2016-2017). I assume that only Howard is off by one year and not everyone.
Title: Re: [Cracked Sidewalks] Howard falls three 3-pointers short of all-time record percentage
Post by: Dawson Rental on March 18, 2017, 12:56:55 PM
Post by: Dawson Rental on March 18, 2017, 12:56:55 PM
Let's see - talking to Rowsey at 3 am and posting at 5 am - allnighters will lead to mistakes like referring to a freshman as a sophomore and getting the year wrong.