Ken Pomeroy has a metric called true shooting percentage. It is essentially eFG% with the addition of a factor for free throws attempted and converted. eFT% is better than FG% because it provides a factor for the value of 3P shooting. IMO, TS% adds to that because it benefits those who draw fouls and convert.
Below are the TS% for Purdue players in Big Ten play (along with conference rank):
Jon Octeus - 59.9 (7th)
Kendall Stephens - 57.1 (14th)
AJ Hammons - 56.6 (18th)
Rapheal Davis - 51.8 (35th)
Vince Edwards - 50.5 (40th)
Octeus has really stepped his game up. And he's brought Kendall and AJ along with him. If that trio can continue to be effective, Purdue will be in every game.
Below are the TS% for Purdue players in Big Ten play (along with conference rank):
Jon Octeus - 59.9 (7th)
Kendall Stephens - 57.1 (14th)
AJ Hammons - 56.6 (18th)
Rapheal Davis - 51.8 (35th)
Vince Edwards - 50.5 (40th)
Octeus has really stepped his game up. And he's brought Kendall and AJ along with him. If that trio can continue to be effective, Purdue will be in every game.
