Very often, a team can get by with the same few players leading them in every major statistical category. That seems to be the case with both Notre Dame and Oklahoma, although the Irish have a little more variety to them. That’s a sign that either a team is relying too much on these players, or they’re doing just fine with them. Either way, it feel remarkable that teams can get to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in this fashion:
It’s a little hard to pinpoint which team has the advantage based on what we’re seeing in this chart. Both have strengths that can overcome the strengths of the other. At the same time, do you want a team like the Sooners with players who can shoot well, or do you want one with a little stronger defense in the Irish? One of these sides will win out and carry over to the Sweet 16.
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