Went into the advanced analytics on Sports Reference, filtered Kris' stats by MP, Kris is averaging 17.07 mpg. People have been clamoring for more PT, saying he's the second-best player on the team. He's struggled some recently with his shot and gets himself in foul trouble occasionally but really got going again last night, which got me thinking he really does deserve more minutes.
*mind you Kris has never played more than 26 minutes in a game this season, and that was only cuz Keegan was out.
KM's Season Averages
17 MPG
9.4 PPG
4.6 RPG
1.1 APG
***In the (6) games where he has played AT LEAST 18 minutes:
(averaging 21.1 mpg) Opponents - (Purdue, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Portland State, Utah State, Longwood) Record - 4-2
13.6 PPG
5.3 RPG
1.1 APG
1.5 SPG
1.1 BPG
.5 T.O's
2.3 PF's/g
***In the (8) games where he has played Less than 18 minutes:
(averaging 14 mpg) Opponents - (Alabama State, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa State, Western Illinois, Kansas City, South Eastern Lousiana, Maryland) Record 6-2
6.1 PPG
4 RPG
1 APG
.2 SPG
.8 BGP
.7 T.O's
1.75 PF'S/g
Ultimately it's just extremely frustrating to see him get limited and coming off the bench on line switches. He should be playing over guys like Connor, Rebraca, or Patrick. Fran really shouldn't have him off the court if he can help it to get his game going, IMO, and playing at least 25 MPG. When he plays a lot, he produces simple as that. KM has been playing a lot of 5, but I think shooting 44% from 3 fits better at the 3. I think, when he plays well, Rebraca is a better rebounder and defender than PMac, and Kris is a better offensive player than PMac. The best lineup to me is keeping Joe T, Perk, or JBo (both played bad last night), KM, Keegan, Rebraca. I also think Kris is a far better 5 than Filip when he looks healthy. He has better chemistry with PMac and Keegan than Filip does. Is just as good of a rebounder, better weapon on offense, and better defender, and more athletic.
*mind you Kris has never played more than 26 minutes in a game this season, and that was only cuz Keegan was out.
KM's Season Averages
17 MPG
9.4 PPG
4.6 RPG
1.1 APG
***In the (6) games where he has played AT LEAST 18 minutes:
(averaging 21.1 mpg) Opponents - (Purdue, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Portland State, Utah State, Longwood) Record - 4-2
13.6 PPG
5.3 RPG
1.1 APG
1.5 SPG
1.1 BPG
.5 T.O's
2.3 PF's/g
***In the (8) games where he has played Less than 18 minutes:
(averaging 14 mpg) Opponents - (Alabama State, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa State, Western Illinois, Kansas City, South Eastern Lousiana, Maryland) Record 6-2
6.1 PPG
4 RPG
1 APG
.2 SPG
.8 BGP
.7 T.O's
1.75 PF'S/g
Ultimately it's just extremely frustrating to see him get limited and coming off the bench on line switches. He should be playing over guys like Connor, Rebraca, or Patrick. Fran really shouldn't have him off the court if he can help it to get his game going, IMO, and playing at least 25 MPG. When he plays a lot, he produces simple as that. KM has been playing a lot of 5, but I think shooting 44% from 3 fits better at the 3. I think, when he plays well, Rebraca is a better rebounder and defender than PMac, and Kris is a better offensive player than PMac. The best lineup to me is keeping Joe T, Perk, or JBo (both played bad last night), KM, Keegan, Rebraca. I also think Kris is a far better 5 than Filip when he looks healthy. He has better chemistry with PMac and Keegan than Filip does. Is just as good of a rebounder, better weapon on offense, and better defender, and more athletic.