Are the Huskies Really Heading Into March as a 5 or 6 Seed? w/ Evan Miyakawa

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On this episode of Locked On UConn:

We’re joined by Evan Miyakawa, founder of EvanMiya.com, to discuss UConn’s surprising seeding outlook heading into March Madness. Could the Huskies really enter the tournament as a 5 or 6 seed? We break down best and worst-case scenarios, explore advanced lineup metrics with and without Liam, and dive into surprising trends in UConn’s season stats. Plus, we touch on broader NCAA insights, including whether Duke’s metrics are benefiting from a weaker ACC.

 

Show Notes

 

Segment 1: UConn’s Seeding Outlook – Best and Worst Case Scenarios

• Current Status:

• Discussion on why UConn is being slotted as a 5 or 6 seed by Joe Lunardi and Mike DeCourcy.

• Evan’s take: Does the projection make sense?

• Best Case Scenario:

• Key wins needed to climb to a 3 or 4 seed.

• How Big East tournament success could boost their resume.

• Worst Case Scenario:

• Risks of dropping to a 7 seed or lower.

• Pitfalls like unranked losses, road struggles, or poor finishes in the Big East.

• Guest Insights: Comparisons to other teams in similar situations in previous seasons.

 

Segment 2: UConn’s Best Lineups According to the Metrics

• Key Metrics Analysis:

• Which player combinations are most effective on offense and defense?

• Key stats: offensive/defensive rating, effective FG%, turnover rates.

• Impact of Liam:

• What Liam brings to the team when healthy.

• Lineup adjustments when Liam is unavailable, including smaller lineups and 3-point-heavy strategies.

• Guest Discussion:

• Are there lineup surprises fans might not expect?

• How lineup effectiveness shifts in different game situations (e.g., versus top teams vs. mid-tier opponents).

 

Segment 3: Surprises in the Metrics and Broader NCAA Insights

• UConn’s Metrics:

• Standout stats from KenPom and other advanced metrics.

• Areas where UConn has overperformed or underperformed.

• Is there a “luck factor” influencing UConn’s results?

• Broader NCAA Insights:

• Duke’s metrics: Are they inflated due to the weak ACC?

• Notable overperforming or underperforming teams this season.

• Guest Commentary:

• How reliable is the “luck” factor in KenPom, and does it apply to UConn?

• Other teams benefiting from or hindered by misleading metrics.

 

• Thank you  Evan Miyakawa for joining the show.

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