PS3 2013/2014 Roster Project

[Akermanmrdelete]

I am thinking about trying to get a roster set out for next season. The idea being to use past statistics, some preseason mags, and community input to get a really accurate roster set. Along with this, also go through and edit coaches, team colors, etc. I have already put some time in but before I get too crazy I wanted to know what the interest level was. I would hope to get some feedback along the way to make this a true community effort. What do you guys think?

[WeinerSnuggie249]

I have actually slowly started this already. Let me know if you want to throw some ideas back and forth.

[Akermanmrdelete]

Great. I am curious as to your method of rating players, after looking at it I think this is the biggest issue with any roster set. I have looked at several different roster threads and their seems to be some different schools of thought in this. I am by no means a college basketball expert so I was leaning towards some sort of model based of statistics.

[raiderfan247365]

Quote: Originally Posted by Akermanmr

Great. I am curious as to your method of rating players, after looking at it I think this is the biggest issue with any roster set. I have looked at several different roster threads and their seems to be some different schools of thought in this. I am by no means a college basketball expert so I was leaning towards some sort of model based of statistics.

Keep it simple is the key, ya a formula is great but stats dont tell you everything, there are plenty of guys shooting 30% from 3 pt range that are better shooters than that and guys that shoot 40% who are not that great of shooters. Some keys that I use are:
-38-40% 3pt and shoots at least 2-3 a game get an 80+ rating
-FT% - if someone shoots 75% he gets an 80 rating, 80% he gets a 85 rating.
-If a big man shoots 55% or better with at least 6 or so shots a game, he gets an 85+ close shot range.
-If a player avgs 1 steal a game he get a 75, 2 steals= 80, 2+ steals= 80+.
-Rebounding, if a player avgs 10 per game or close to it he gets 85+ for both off and def rebounding.
-Ratings such as "Lay-Up" are harder to quantify, kinda gotta watch some games or at least be familiar with some players, but its safe to assume most guards have decent lay-up skills .
-Overall player ratings go something like this, just an example, ACC conference gets an avg "All-Conference" player rating of 80+, while a leage like the Big Sky might avg 74 for players dubbed "All Conference"
-But one thing you have to remember is that we are all human with natural bias and opinions, so its always going to be skewed for the creator, doesnt mean you cant put together a kick-a** set, just means your personal feeling will be reflected somewhat.
-Its a good idea to have a scale for Freshmen as well, ie. ESPN or Rivals Grade = what. 99-95 = 80-88 or something like that. But I wouldnt rate freshmen any lower than ~55 or they will just get recruited over and never really play in legacies, also I would put everyones potential to at least 78-80, otherwise they will not improve at all basically.
-Offensive and Defensive awareness are the single most important attribute that will affect a players overall rating, I like to rate a players skills first then go back and tweak awareness to get the desired overall.

[WeinerSnuggie249]

Thanks for the info Raiderfan, ratings are def. a tough thing to judge.

[vtcrb]

Quote: Originally Posted by Akermanmr

Great. I am curious as to your method of rating players, after looking at it I think this is the biggest issue with any roster set. I have looked at several different roster threads and their seems to be some different schools of thought in this. I am by no means a college basketball expert so I was leaning towards some sort of model based of statistics.

The easiest way to do it would be Pick 2 teams. Edit both fully, including Coaching Profiles. Then watch a CPU vs CPU game. Then after you watch game, do 2 things. 1st being look at stats and the 2nd being decide if you thought the guys played like they do in Real Life. If you decide they looked good then you have a BASE to use when Editing other teams.

[cigarettefred]

Im a huge fan of college basketball and would love to help out

[ticats8]

I'm down to help out!