Once again, Loyola has one of best team FG% in the nation this year (49.7%, 8th in NCAA Division 1). Cameron Krutwig is tied for the nation’s 7th best at 64.1%.

But their outside shooting has improved greatly in particular, as the year progressed for their young 10 scholarship team.

3 freshmen, 2 sophomores who had little playing time as freshmen (Negron & Uguak), 2 sophomores who played as freshman, a junior sub, 10th on my depth chart, & 2 seniors.

In the 13 pre-conference games they shot 32.9% from 3pt land.
In the 18 MVC conference games they shot 39.6% from 3pt land.

In the 13 pre-conference games they shot 64.4% from the FT line.
In the 18 MVC conference games they shot 68.9% from the FT line.

With their improved outside shooting & the return of Lucas Williamson, things are looking up for the Ramblers in the tournaments.

On further reflection, if LU shot as well for the year from 3pt range as they ended up in MVC play (39.6% from 3pt land) they would have ended up 10th in the NCAA for 3 point shooting.

Interesting stuff.....do we explain it as it just took time for the newbies to get comfortable and the oldies a while to relax???