ELO Ranking Points Analysis (2024)
Performance Trends
Strong Start (Colombia Cup - 1407):
KANG started the year on a strong note, achieving a solid 1407 ELO score at the Colombia Cup.
Early Dip (Vietnam Cup - 1319):
A sharp decline occurred at the Vietnam Cup, with the ELO dropping by 88 points. This suggests weaker performance early in the year.
Mid-Year Recovery (Turkey to Portugal Cups - 1365 to 1386):
A gradual recovery followed, with ELO improving consistently through the Turkey and Portugal Cups.
Peak Performance (S. Korea Cup - 1433):
KANG hit their highest ELO score of the year at the S. Korea Cup, demonstrating a strong late-season performance.
End-of-Year Decline (Egypt Cup - 1364):
The year ended with a significant drop of 69 points, signaling struggles to maintain form in the final tournament.
Key Insights from ELO Rankings
Resilience: Despite early setbacks, KANG showed the ability to recover and achieve a late-season peak.
Inconsistent Performance: The fluctuations in ELO reflect challenges with maintaining consistency throughout the year.
Late-Season Drop: The decline at the Egypt Cup suggests potential fatigue or difficulty closing the year strongly.
Statistical Performance Analysis
1. Average per Year
2022 to 2024: A fluctuating trend:
2022: 1.298
2023: 1.347 (peak year)
2024: 1.253 (a significant decline)
This indicates that 2024 was a weaker year overall compared to 2023.
2. Average When Win vs. Loss
2024:
Winning Average: 1.353 (a decline compared to previous years).
Losing Average: 1.189 (a worsening of performance when losing).
The widening gap between winning and losing averages suggests difficulty maintaining competitiveness in close matches.
3. Points per Game
2022 to 2024: A U-shaped trend:
2022: 31.61
2023: 28.00 (lowest year)
2024: 32.67 (recovery in scoring efficiency).
The improvement in 2024 reflects better offensive performance compared to 2023.
4. Win Percentage
2022 to 2024: A steady decline:
2022: 70%
2023: 64%
2024: 60%
The continued drop in win percentage highlights growing challenges in securing victories.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Strengths:
Mid-Year Resilience: KANG demonstrated strong recovery after early setbacks, achieving a peak at the S. Korea Cup.
Improved Scoring Efficiency: The rise in average points per game in 2024 reflects better offensive performance compared to 2023.
Challenges:
Inconsistency: Fluctuating ELO and declining win percentage indicate difficulties maintaining a steady level of play throughout the year.
End-of-Year Decline: The drop at the Egypt Cup suggests a need to address fatigue or strategic issues in closing tournaments.
Recommendations:
Focus on Consistency: Analyze early and late-year games (Vietnam and Egypt Cups) to identify recurring issues and improve stability across tournaments.
Enhance Close Match Play: Address the gap between winning and losing averages by improving resilience in competitive matches.
Build on Offensive Strengths: Continue focusing on scoring efficiency to maintain momentum from the mid-season recovery.
KANG J.I. KANG has the potential to recover and build on the improvements seen during the mid-to-late season in 2024, especially by addressing consistency and strategic adaptability.
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