From ESPN’s Myron Medcalf to CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm, many basketball analysts are calling for the Davidson Wildcats to pull the annual 12-seed over a 5-seed upset against the Kentucky Wildcats.
The basis of their claim seems to be Davidson’s ability to shoot three-pointers. And while it is certainly possible that they could catch fire and run Kentucky out of the gym, I believe those calling for the upset are underestimating Kentucky’s three-point defense.
Out of all 351 Division I basketball programs, Kentucky’s ranking in defensive three-point field goal percentage is tied for 3rd overall.