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STATS by Will & Jim: S1E45 - Mailbag Episode
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- STATS by Will & Jim
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 5417
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Summary
On the latest episode of STATS by Will & Jim, sponsored by Homefield, Will Warren and Jim Root answer questions from subscribers in a mailbag episode. 0:00 Intro 3:45 Stat of the Day 8:36 5 Unluckiest programs of the last decade 16:21 What players from last year are overrated by their stats? 19:50 Do steals/blocks rate correlate to great defensive abilities? 22:30 Which D1 conference would you join? 25:46 How do you spot under the radar gems in the portal? 29:01 What coach is most likely to win their first title? 30:54 Go-to stats for successful up-transfers? 33:35 What are the most useless metrics? 36:10 What stats should you chase if you are over and under funded? 40:19 What new defensive stat would you like tracked? 44:30 What’s the next hot trend for college basketball teams? 46:45 Who is the next innovator at mid or low major levels? 50:15 Who are your favorite players or era? 55:20 What is the best style of play? 56:52 What is your ideal NCAA tournament system? 57:57 What teams should be paired together in a soccer club model? 1:02:57 What non-American sports venue do you want to visit most? 1:04:52 What are your thoughts on Brendan Sorsby? 1:06:00 What is your worst first date? 1:09:15 What is your review of the movie Backrooms 1:12:52 What historical experience do you want to be in person for? 1:15:09 Best meal you’ve had in a foreign country? 1:17:47 Best concert you’ve been to? 1:20:54 Go to food and beverage at a sporting event? 1:23:30 Best food you’ve ever had at a sporting event? 1:28:10 Wrap Up To support the show, subscribe to the channel and at basketunderreview.com.