DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball team tries to make it two in a row on Saturday, taking on South Dakota State in Frost Arena. Tip off is set for 1 p.m. MT and can be seen on Midco Sports 2.
About Denver
• The Pioneers average 75.1 points per game this year, third in the Summit League.
• Denver is allowing 75.5 points per game this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• DU shoots 50.0 percent from the field in 2022-23, first the Summit League and seventh in the NCAA.
• Denver is holding opponents to 45.1 percent shooting, sixth in the Summit League.
• The Crimson and Gold rank first in the Summit League at getting to the line, attempting 24.8 free throws per game, seventh in the NCAA.
• Denver is making 17.3 free throws per game, first in the Summit League and 11th in the NCAA.
• The Pioneers rank second in the Summit League in 3-point defense, allowing just a 32.3 percent make rate.
• Tommy Bruner ranks fifth in the Summit League in scoring, putting up 16.2 points per game.
• Tommy Bruner ranks second in the league in assists, handing out 4.5 per game.
• Tommy Bruner ranks sixth in the Summit League in free throw percentage at 86.4 percent.
• Tyree Corbett (8.6) ranks first in the Summit League in rebounds per game.
• Tyree Corbett's six double-doubles lead the Summit League.
• Justin Mullins ranks third in the Summit League in steals per game with a 1.5 average.
About South Dakota State
• The Jackrabbits are 10-9 on the year and 5-2 in Summit League play.
• South Dakota State is averaging 67.9 points per contest, seventh in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State gives up 70.1 points a night, eighth in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State makes 43.1 percent of its shots this season, seventh in the Summit League.
• The Jackrabbits hit 32.1 percent of their 3s in 2022-23, eighth in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State is making 7.2 3s per game this year, sixth in the Summit League.
• South Dakota State is handing out 10.7 assists per game this season, ninth in the Summit League.
• The Jackrabbits are pulling down 32.3 rebounds per game in 2022-23, eighth in the Summit League.
• Zeke Mayo leads the team in points (15.7), rebounds (6.5) and assists (3.2).
Different Kind of Analytical Play
• The Pioneers have been efficient with their offense this year.
• DU has gotten good looks for easy points, either by getting to the paint or getting fouled and going to the line.
• Denver ranks 11th in the country in free throws made per game and seventh in attempted per game, while being seventh in field-goal percentage.
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