Perhaps my favorite "accident" related to calculating PEG scores is how they have pointed out remarkable performances that would otherwise be overshadowed in the box score.
Case in point, Junard Hartley.
Who? I'm glad you asked. Junard Hartley is a 6'3" sophomore guard for Campbell. He started 24 games at point guard for the Camels last year, but playing in the substantial shadow of Jonathan Rodriguez, didn't post a lot of numbers. Now a sophomore, Hartley has only taken 17 shots in 8 games (making 9 of 11 two-pointers), and despite being an 80%+ FT shooter, only gets to the line twice per game. Basically, he's a good player who knows his role and fills it well. Campbell doesn't need him to shoot every possession. They need a point guard who hustles on defense, takes care of the basketball, and creates opportunities for Rodriguez and Vejraska.
Last night against Stetson, Hartley did his job well enough to post a game-high PEG of 20. His 11 points came with only 1 missed FG (a 3) and one missed FT. He only had one assist, but also only one turnover. He also pulled down 8 defensive rebounds and nabbed 2 steals. He was also part of a team that held Stetson's solid back court duo of A.J. Smith and Garfield Blair to 7-19 shooting and more turnovers than assists.
The bad news for Campbell is that they are 0-2 in conference. The good news is that they went on the road and played Stetson even (team PEGs wee both 62 in a 66-possession game). If the Camels can just keep doing what they're doing, watch out.
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