Sweet 16 Analytics Preview: What the Numbers Say About the Contenders (Torvik/T-Rank Trends)

Galen Clavio breaks down the Sweet 16 field through an analytics lens—using Bart Torvik’s T-Rank to explain what the remaining teams do best, which statistical profiles tend to win in March, and where the most important “Four Factors” edges show up (shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws).

He also highlights how the contenders differ stylistically (elite balance vs. offense-first vs. defense-first), why certain matchups may come down to variance (especially three-point volume), and finishes by comparing those Sweet 16 trends to Indiana’s statistical profile this season—what IU did well, and what ultimately held them back.