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#West #FSU #TransferPortal The box score says 8 points… the analytics say he’s one of the most impactful guards in the country.” On today’s episode of Locked On West Virginia, Mountaineer Paul breaks down the massive addition of Florida State transfer Martin Somerville. While casual fans might look at his scoring average and shrug, the advanced metrics tell a completely different story. We go "under the hood" with Evan Miyakawa’s analytics to show why Somerville was actually the #2 most impactful player on the entire FSU roster. From his elite 97th percentile defensive impact to his ability to create offense without turning the ball over, find out why Somerville is the defensive identity and backcourt control West Virginia has been searching for. Plus, the debate everyone is having: Somerville vs. Treysen Eaglestaff. Who is actually better for this roster? We compare the usage, the defensive ceilings, and why Somerville might be the "winning player" that takes this team to the next level. In Today’s Episode: The Analytics Bombshell: Why Somerville’s 4.71 BPR proves he’s an elite get for WVU. Defense Wins Games: Breaking down the 97th percentile defensive impact and what it means for the Big 12. Position Battle: Somerville vs. Eaglestaff—Offense, Defense, and Long-term value. The "Winning Player" Metric: Why impact matters more than PPG. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and everywhere else 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: Support Our Sponsors! #WVU #Mountaineers #West VirginiaBasketball #MartinSomerville #Big12 #CollegeBasketball #TransferPortal #LockedOnWVU #WVU #WestVirginia #WVUHoops #Mountaineers #CollegeBasketball #TransferPortal #BasketballAnalysis #AdvancedStats #LockedOn #LockedOnWVU #SportsTalk #HoopsTalk #Big12 #FSU #FloridaState #BasketballIQ #Analytics #Underrated #DefenseWinsGam Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.