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?
Statistics are a powerful tool in constructing a team in the NBA. Simple stats such as three point percentage or per 36 stats can help to avoid counting stats and find hidden gems to add to a team or get a good player on a favorable deal. Then, there are advanced stats, like turnover percentage … Continue reading The Stats that Predict NBA Futures
Duke. Kentucky. North Carolina. Michigan State. Kansas. Villanova. Virginia. What do all these teams have in common other than having been exceptional for the past few seasons? The answer is that they all have great coaches that are able to guide their teams to success year after year despite the roster turnover they face. Prominent … Continue reading Ranking College Basketball Coaches Using Stats
In my previous article, I explored the advantages of having home court in teams, players, and stat categories in the NBA. However, what I also found is that home court advantage has a more consequential difference in college basketball, at least for the 2019-20 season. Similar to the NBA, all home court advantages in college … Continue reading Duke vs UNC: Who has the Better Home Court Advantage
It's the fourth quarter and there are only a few minutes left in the game. Everyone in the stadium is on the edge of their seat, hoping that their team will be able to come out with the win. The home team has the crowd cheering them on, roaring when they make a shot and … Continue reading Home Court Advantage in Basketball
With the first pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors select... Everyone is on the edge of their seats, waiting for which new NBA player will join the big three of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Everyone is waiting for who will be the lucky player that gets to rejuvenate … Continue reading Using Stats to Predict the NBA Draft
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