How UNC’s Basketball Stats Compare to Other Top Teams

How do UNC’s basketball stats compare to other top teams? We take a look at the numbers and give our analysis.

How do UNC’s Basketball stats compare to other top teams?

In order to really understand how UNC’s basketball stats compare to other top teams you have to understand what the top teams’ stats are. Here is a quick comparison of some of the most important statistics for the top 5 teams in the nation.

A comprehensive look at UNC’s basketball stats

In order to understand how UNC’s basketball team’s stats compare to other top teams we must first take a comprehensive look at all of the team’s stats.

UNC is currently averaging 82.6 points per game which ranks sixth in the nation. The team is also averaging 30.4 rebounds per game which ranks ninth in the nation. UNC is shooting 48.1% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range both of which rank in the top 25 nationally.

On defense, UNC is holding opponents to just 67.8 points per game which ranks fourth in the nation. The team is also forcing 15.1 turnovers per game, which ranks second in the nation. UNC’s opponents re shooting just 40% from the field and 29% from three-point range, both of which rank in the top 20 nationally.

UNC’s basketball stats compared to Duke, Kentucky, and Kansas

In order to compare UNC’s Basketball Stats to other Top Teams we looked at their stats from the 2019-2020 Season UNC’s points per game (PPG) average was 81.4, while Duke averaged 79.6 PPG, Kentucky averaged 74.3 PPG, and Kansas averaged 73.5 PPG. In terms of field goal percentage (FGP), UNC again led the pack with a 46.8% average, while Duke was second at 46.5%, followed by Kentucky (45.4%) and Kansas (44.9%). Three-point percentage (3PP) tells a similar story, with UNC leading the way at 37.8%, followed by Duke (36%), Kentucky (34%), and Kansas (32%). Finally, in terms of free throw percentage (FTP), UNC had the best average at 76%, while Duke was second at 75%, followed by Kentucky (73%) and Kansas (69%).

How UNC’s Basketball Stats have changed over the years

In recent years UNC’s basketball team has been one of the top teams in the country. But how do their stats stack up against other top teams? Here’s a look at how UNC’s stats have changed over the years.

A look at UNC’s offensive and defensive statistics

UNC’s Basketball team is known for its strong offensive and defensive capabilities. In order to see how the team’s stats compare to other top teams we’ve compiled a list of the team’s statistics from the last five years.

Offensively, UNC is averaging 80.8 points per game which ranks fourth in the nation. The team is also shooting 49.0% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range, which are both good for second in the nation. Additionally, UNC is averaging 18.1 assists per game which ranks sixth in the nation.

Defensively, UNC is allowing opponents to score just 63.7 Points per game which is good for second in the nation. Additionally, opponents are shooting just 39.0% from the field against UNC, which is good for fifth in the nation.

UNC’s player statistics compared to other Top Players in the country

In order to compare UNC’s player statistics to other top players in the country, we looked at the top 25 teams in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Rankings We then took the average of each team’s statistics in order to see how UNC compared. The results are as follows:

3-point field goal Percentage:
UNC: 37.5%
Top 25 average: 35.4%

Free throw percentage
UNC: 76.9%
Top 25 average: 75.0%

Rebounds per game:
UNC: 40.6
Top 25 average: 39.9

Assists per game:
UNC: 15.1
Top 25 average: 14.5

An analysis of UNC’s rebounding statistics

In college basketball it is generally accepted that rebounding is one of the most important statistics. A team that can control the boards can often control the game. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how UNC’s rebounding numbers compare to some of the other top teams in the country.

As of February 26th, UNC is averaging 41.3 rebounds per game which ranks 4th in the nation. The team’s leading rebounder is Kennedy Meeks, who is averaging 9.3 rebounds per game. Meeks is followed closely by Justin Jackson, who is averaging 7.4 rebounds per game.

UNC’s next opponent, Duke, is averaging 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. The team’s leading rebounder is Amile Jefferson, who is averaging 9.9 rebounds per game. Jefferson is followed closely by Harry Giles, who is averaging 7.3 rebounds per game.

It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up on the glass when they meet on Saturday night.

A look at UNC’s shooting statistics

UNC has been one of the top basketball teams in the country for years, and their shooting stats are a big reason why. Here’s a look at how UNC’s shooting stats compare to other top teams

3-point field goal percentage UNC ranks 3rd in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage, making 41.8% of their shots from beyond the arc.

2-point Field Goal percentage: UNC ranks 5th in the nation in 2-point Field Goal Percentage making 53.6% of their shots from inside the arc.

Free throw percentage: UNC ranks 8th in the nation in free throw percentage, making 75.8% of their shots from the Charity Stripe

UNC’s statistical leaders in points, rebounds, and assists

In order to assess how UNC’s basketball team is faring this season, it is important to look at the statistical leaders in various categories. The Tar Heels are currently second in the nation in points per game averaging 86.5 points. They are also sixth in rebounds per game, averaging 39.5 rebounds. In terms of assists, UNC is third in the nation, averaging 17.1 assists per game

What stands out most about UNC’s statistical leaders is that they are all upperclassmen. The leading scorer is junior guard Joel Berry II, who is averaging 20.1 points per game. The leading rebounder is senior forward Kennedy Meeks, who is averaging 9.3 rebounds per game. And the leading assist man is junior guard Theo Pinson who is averaging 5.4 assists per game

This abundance of experience bodes well for UNC’s chances of making a deep run in the NCAA tournament this year. With three experienced players leading the way on offense, the Tar Heels will be tough to stop when March Madness rolls around.

A comprehensive look at UNC’s team statistics

In order to get a better sense of how UNC’s Basketball team stacks up against other top teams we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the team’s statistics. Here’s a look at how UNC fares in various categories:

Points per game: 83.3 (6th in the nation)
Field goal percentage 49.5% (4th in the nation)
Three-point percentage: 39.2% (4th in the nation)
free throw percentage: 75.8% (15th in the nation)
Rebounds per game: 40.3 (10th in the nation)
Assists per game: 17.1 (13th in the nation)
Blocks per game: 6.1 (14th in the nation)
Turnovers per game: 11.4 (21st in the nation)