What if College Conferences were Based on Regionality Only?

College sports conference realignment has been a major part of college sports news recently. The historic Pac-12 conference is likely to disappear after 10 of its 12 teams accepted invites to other conferences. The Big Ten will add some of the Pac-12's top brands in USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington. The Big 12 expanded after … Continue reading What if College Conferences were Based on Regionality Only?

Foul up 3 or Defend?: Analyzing late game strategy

Decisions at the end of basketball games often decide the outcome. There are many difficult choices to be made with shot selection, pace, defensive style, and more. However, basketball teams and coaches may not be maximizing their win probability based on their choices. In this article, I will look at the win probabilities of 3 … Continue reading Foul up 3 or Defend?: Analyzing late game strategy

Which Colleges are the Best For NBA Draft Prospects?

Highly touted basketball recruits often have to make the choice of which college they will attend before they potentially enter the NBA Draft, decisions which have ramifications on their future careers. Making a smart college choice will allow recruits to improve their game and increase their draft stock, eventually resulting in being drafted at a … Continue reading Which Colleges are the Best For NBA Draft Prospects?

Does Experience Matter in College Basketball?

This college basketball season has been historic. Some teams that have had several games canceled because of coronavirus protocols, some teams that have not played a non-conference schedule, and some teams that have not even played at all. However, arguably the most notable storyline of this season has been the struggle of the blue bloods. … Continue reading Does Experience Matter in College Basketball?