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?
In January 2012, when the Alabama Crimson Tide shut out their SEC rivals, the LSU Tigers, in the National Championship Game 21-0, the college football world looked towards forming a new system of determining a national champion. The Bowl Championship Series, abbreviated BCS, had been used for over a decade to put the two top … Continue reading Analyzing the CFP Rankings
With the new NBA season beginning within a week, many NBA fans and analysts have begun to present their preseason predictions, choosing which teams will make the playoffs, finals, and win the championship. I have devised a method of predicting the best NBA teams this coming season using the stats of each team's players. Using … Continue reading 2020-2021 NBA Pre Season Predictions
Shot creating in the NBA is a skill that is crucial for success. The best teams are littered with shot creators, not only with their best players, but also in their other starters and some bench players. Having a plethora of shot creators allows an offense to be able to flow through many players, making … Continue reading Finding the Best Shot Creators in the NBA
Runningbacks have been an enigma is the NFL as the league has transitioned more and more towards passing the ball. There are high profile runningbacks every year that seem to be able to run efficiently and be helpful in the pass game, but then they disappear in only a few years. Yet, some runningbacks continue … Continue reading The Value of NFL Runningbacks
Shooting is the most important element of the game of basketball. Teams that win the shooting battle very often win basketball games (I think its around 75-80% of the time). Therefore, every basketball team in existence should try their best to acquire the best shooters. The ones who can make difficult shots are even more … Continue reading Shooting Above Average: A New Way to Evaluate NBA Shooting
Teams in the NBA are always looking to get an edge over their opponent. They will seize opportunity of any chance to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals in order to bring their city a championship. Free agency is one event on the basketball calendar that these teams use to bolster their squads and … Continue reading Finding the Gems of Free Agency
Ben Simmons has been one of the most controversial players ever since he entered the NBA in 2016. Even though he won Rookie of the Year in 2018 and became an all star in 2019 and 2020, expert analysts and NBA fans have questioned his true ability and potential. Simmons has shot a total of … Continue reading The Ben Simmons Problem: Does He Need a Jumpshot?
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
Giannis Antetokounmpo's impending free agency has been a hot topic of discussion in the NBA recently. His decision on whether to stay or leave the team that drafted him, the Milwaukee Bucks, will shape the NBA for the next decade. If Giannis leaves the small market Bucks for a larger market such as Los Angeles … Continue reading The Bucks Shouldn’t Worry About Losing Giannis Antetokounmpo in Free Agency
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