2026 Big Dance Round 1 - Texas Tech

[kreed5120]

Doubtful I'm going to this, but I thought I'd share if others were interested. I've never been here before so no idea how the TV setup or atmosphere is.

 

 

[ZipForNow]

26 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

Doubtful I'm going to this, but I thought I'd share if others were interested. I've never been here before so no idea how the TV setup or atmosphere is.

 

 

It's a really cool space. I have been there for some university functions, awards and such. I have no idea how they will set it up for the Watch Party, but I imagine they have thought this through. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

https://x.com/DavidSkoczen/status/2034638446380138687?s=20

 

[Zippy87]

Understanding the Advanced Statistics Behind the Texas Tech and Akron first-round Matchup https://share.google/Vo4bGxWdCKmulP4Va

 

Really good preview here. 

[Reslife4Life]

Anyone going to the watch party tomorrow? Planning on getting there at noon and if the set up is bad it leaves me time to reassess 

[tolbob]

1 hour ago, Zippy87 said:

Understanding the Advanced Statistics Behind the Texas Tech and Akron first-round Matchup https://share.google/Vo4bGxWdCKmulP4Va

 

Really good preview here. 

Interesting article for us analytics guys.  Points out two factors that may favor Zips (and a few that don't).

1, Advantage Zips in bench points. I discount that somewhat. NIce to bring in fresh bodies but bench points depends on who starts and who plays the most minutes.

2. Advantage Zips in more points in the paint because TT relies on more on 3's.  I can understand TT reliance on 3's more due to the Big 12 conference and playing Houston, etc.  I suspect they will attempt more in the paint shots that usual. I'm sure Groce will be ready for that as well. 

GO ZIPS1

[Zippy87]

I'm hoping our gameplan is to attack the hoop like we did in the 2nd half against Toledo. It helps create a more efficient offense and opens up better looks on the perimeter. 

[Zips1991]

Nice post here on IG with the guys having a good time interviewing each other on slide 2

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWFSWo7iY4W/?igsh=cnp3OWx2ZGUyamM2

[kreed5120]

25 minutes ago, tolbob said:

Interesting article for us analytics guys.  Points out two factors that may favor Zips (and a few that don't).

1, Advantage Zips in bench points. I discount that somewhat. NIce to bring in fresh bodies but bench points depends on who starts and who plays the most minutes.

2. Advantage Zips in more points in the paint because TT relies on more on 3's.  I can understand TT reliance on 3's more due to the Big 12 conference and playing Houston, etc.  I suspect they will attempt more in the paint shots that usual. I'm sure Groce will be ready for that as well. 

GO ZIPS1

 

I actually feel those metrics don't even fully show how 3-pt dependent they are. You have to remember JT Toppin was taking ~15 2-pt fgs per game. He's obviously no longer playing so I would imagine in the last 5-10 games their 3-pt attempts are even further up as much of those attempts got absorbed by their perimeter shooters, namely Atwell and Anderson.

 

Edit: Atwell in particular we have to run off the line. He averages 9.4 FGA per game. 8.5 of the are 3-pointers. I'm guessing the other .9 is him having his toe on the line /s.

Edited 9 hours ago by kreed5120

[NWAkron]

https://open.substack.com/pub/akronzippedup/p/game-preview-akron-faces-off-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

 

Excellent preview of tomorrow's game with all the relevant stats...from ZippedUp.

[Zippy87]

Akron shot 75% overall from the free throw line this season. However, they have struggled at the line in March:

 

CMU - 6/11 (54%)

NIU - 8/12 (66%)

Buffalo - 11/18 (61%)

Kent - 17/27 (63%)

Toledo - 3/9 (33%)

 

Overall - 45/77 (58%)

 

Definitely something to watch tomorrow. 

 

[Zippy87]

Christian Anderson not listed on Tech's injury report. 

 

https://x.com/i/status/2034825537747619977

Edited 3 hours ago by Zippy87