Loyola Chicago
Part of the reason that Loyola is 23rd defensively in the country is that they don’t give up many easy transition points. Loyola makes a concerted effort to get back on defense rather than chase every offensive rebound. This helps explain the fact Loyola is 351st (third to last in country) in offensive rebounding.
Statistically, sophomore Cameron Krutwig is the team’s best offensive rebounder. Below, he’s the only player that goes after the board. The other players start to get back on defense and notably, #30 Aher Uguak passes up on a decent opportunity to chase the rebound.
On the defensive end, Loyola perimeter defenders are expected to dive in and crash the glass. Watch #1 Lucas Williamson come in from the 3-point line to grab the rebound.
(Above GIFS credit to ACC Digital Network)
This kind of emphasis on the defensive glass is part of why Loyola is #1 in the country in defensive rebounding.
Wisconsin
Like Loyola, Wisconsin has a similar disparity in offensive and defensive rebounding. Both have similar reasons for the disparity, but the Badgers seem to have a few unique causes.
Wisconsin understandably runs a lot of offense through Ethan Happ. They throw it to him in the post and try to give him room to operate. As a result, the Badgers at times have less players close to the basket to collect a missed shot.
The fact the Badgers are 29th in defensive rebounding has a lot to do with Ethan Happ as well; the senior has the 20th highest defensive rebounding rate in the country.
(GIF credit to Big Ten Network)