In three of the last four years, the Aztecs have ranked in the top 10 in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2023-final-four-san-diego-state-rides-formula-of-defense-physicality-and-toughness

On defense, the team is 60th in field goal percentage allowed and its overall efficiency is 61st on the defensive end, a significant drop from 14th across the balance of the season, according to KenPom.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/26/bettor-massive-wager-elite-8-creighton-san-diego-state/

The Cougars join Alabama as the only two teams in college basketball to rank in the top-15 in KenPom adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-power-rankings-a-new-no-1-arises

The gold standard for analytics in college hoops is KenPom.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/03/ncaa-tournament-odds-vs-analytics-among-the-madness-of-march/

The Wildcats also rank in the top-5 nationally with a 67.4 assist percentage according to KenPom, which calculates the number of assists (287) to made field goals (426).

Source: https://1350kman.com/2023/01/game-preview-11-k-state-returns-home-to-face-osu-tuesday-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-preview-11-k-state-returns-home-to-face-osu-tuesday-night

Through the games of Feb. 26, Arkansas ranks No. 15 in KenPom.

Source: https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2023/02/27/12-tennessee-vols-basketball-hosts-arkansas-for-senior-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-tennessee-vols-basketball-hosts-arkansas-for-senior-night