Posts Tagged ‘basketball analytics’
NCAA Final Four Preview
The big question in the upcoming NCAA Final Four is if anybody will be able to stop Gonzaga? From a statistical point of view, it is not impossible. A top-ranked team hasn’t taken home the men’s tournament trophy since 2007 when Billy Donovan’s Florida team beat number one-seed Ohio State 84-75 in the national championship.…
Read MoreThe ultimate basketball database
Let’s see if our big data and basketball analytics can also help you produce big results. Continue reading below to find out what we have to offer, or you can take a look for yourself by clicking the button. All leagues We have tons of information on all major international basketball leagues in the world,…
Read MoreBasketball analytics; stats or video?
In the past few years, we have experienced an explosion in the use of basketball analytics. The increasing availability of basketball data is transforming the way basketball is played, promoted, and managed. But many people confuse advanced basketball stats with video analyzing software. It’s not the same. Those are two different things. End result or…
Read MoreEuroleague analytics
One third into the Euroleague season we see the usual suspects ranked at the top, but what if we dig into some Euroleague analytics and the world of advanced basketball stats? We can find some interesting facts there. Euroleague analytics show hidden numbers For example, Barcelona’s offense is not as good as it seems. Okay,…
Read More“Crumbs,” Baseball, and Basketball metrics
This opinion piece is about: New age basketball metrics and the baseball minded Jerry Krause; the man behind the dynasty of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, the man with six NBA Championship rings. Who cares about baseball? Many in the world do not relate to baseball. It’s considered complicated, too slow, and boring. For those unfamiliar…
Read MoreNCAA Division 2 Statistical Team Leaders
The 2016-17 season is now in the record books. Northwest Missouri State walked away with the NCAA Division 2 championship. On their way to the top, they bested many teams, which in their own right, are worth mentioning for their noteworthy accomplishments. There are other winners. Teams that broke records and were the best in…
Read MoreThe best and worst NCAA Division 3 Basketball Teams
The season is finished. Babson College won the championship and is the best among NCAA Division 3 Basketball teams. But there are more winners. Teams that broke records and accumulated remarkable statistics. It’s a pity that most of those achievements were not visible to the public eye. Why? Because it takes advanced statistics, and basketball…
Read MoreGreenville College highest pace team on earth
Greenville College (NCAA Div III) is the highest pace team on the planet. Thanks to basketball analytics and advanced statistics it is now possible to determine which pace (tempo) a team plays. Greenville uses an average 108,3 possessions per game which rank them the highest of any team in the world. So far Greenville has…
Read MoreAdvanced Basketball Stats are Here!
Most people are familiar with basic sports stats, numbers that tell a story of a game. Through the years, as sports evolve, experts have found that these basic stats highlight only a fragment of what transpired. They lack context, and at the professional level, context is everything. Stats cannot be appreciated in a vacuum. Advanced…
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