Excited to get my first look at the 2021-22 Cats tonight. Take a look at these stats from the game notes:
RETURN OF THE 'CATS: Chris Collins' squad is among the most experienced in the Big Ten heading into this season. The Wildcats return four starters for the second-consecutive season, tied for second-most in the conference. The 'Cats return:
• 78.1% of scoring from last season, second in the conference behind Purdue.
• 73.7% of minutes, third most in the Big Ten
• 69.1% of rebounds, third in conference.
• 84.1% of assists, second in Big Ten behind Purdue, led by team assist-leader Boo Buie (4.0 APG). Buie’s 4.0 APG ranked seventh-best in the Big Ten last season.
RETURN OF THE 'CATS: Chris Collins' squad is among the most experienced in the Big Ten heading into this season. The Wildcats return four starters for the second-consecutive season, tied for second-most in the conference. The 'Cats return:
• 78.1% of scoring from last season, second in the conference behind Purdue.
• 73.7% of minutes, third most in the Big Ten
• 69.1% of rebounds, third in conference.
• 84.1% of assists, second in Big Ten behind Purdue, led by team assist-leader Boo Buie (4.0 APG). Buie’s 4.0 APG ranked seventh-best in the Big Ten last season.