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Michael Carter-Williams, shown in the "Battle of Midway" game, leads the nation in assist average.
12/24/2012 9:22:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore guard Michael Carter-Williams has held on to first place among Division I performers in assist average according to official statistics announced by the NCAA on December 24. Carter-Williams is averaging 10.3 per game, almost two full assists per game better than the next closest player.
Carter-Williams also ranks third in steals average (3.36), just shy of national leader Anthony Hickey (3.5). from LSU.
Syracuse (10-1) finds itself in the national rankings as well. The Orange are third in scoring margin (+22.9) and blocked-shot average (8.0), fifth in steals average (11.3), tied for fifth in scoring average (83.0), sixth in field-goal percentage defense (.349) and ninth in assist average (17.8).
The Orange are next in action on Saturday, December 29, when SU hosts Alcorn State in the Chevrolet Gotham Classic. Tip time at the Carrier Dome is 7:00 p.m.
Carter-Williams also ranks third in steals average (3.36), just shy of national leader Anthony Hickey (3.5). from LSU.
Syracuse (10-1) finds itself in the national rankings as well. The Orange are third in scoring margin (+22.9) and blocked-shot average (8.0), fifth in steals average (11.3), tied for fifth in scoring average (83.0), sixth in field-goal percentage defense (.349) and ninth in assist average (17.8).
The Orange are next in action on Saturday, December 29, when SU hosts Alcorn State in the Chevrolet Gotham Classic. Tip time at the Carrier Dome is 7:00 p.m.
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