Definitely. Hard to rate defensive performance just based on available stats. The combination of defensive rebounding, blocks, steals tend to favor the bigs. And even steals isn’t a great indicator based on style of play.DPOY is a tough one because IMO traditional stats don’t matter. I think you gotta use a combination of advanced stats and the eye test for context.
For instance, I think opposing player guarded FG% is important. And then the context around that is what players did you guard? Average players or the best players on the other team? And further context is average fgs attempted because good defense can also mean opponent takes fewer shots because fewer opportunities...etc
Yes, in other words, this is probably the hardest award to vet based on all the factors in trying to decide who should win.DPOY is a tough one because IMO traditional stats don’t matter. I think you gotta use a combination of advanced stats and the eye test for context.
For instance, I think opposing player guarded FG% is important. And then the context around that is what players did you guard? Average players or the best players on the other team? And further context is average fgs attempted because good defense can also mean opponent takes fewer shots because fewer opportunities...etc
Go back and look at the KY game again. He stonewalled Nick Richards despite giving up a height advantage and he cut off the KY guards when they tried to drive the lane. He wins just on that game alone.Defensive player of the year should go to a lock down defender, who can defend several positions. Leading the league in blocked shots is great for Pons, but did he lock anyone down? I think he locked down the KY post players in the last game at Rupp.