You got the memo on using analytics to predict the NCAA tournament. You’re ready to win.
Not so fast. If you get this one thing wrong, you might as well light your entry fee on fire. I explain with an analogy using Steph Curry.
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The word parity has been used to describe college basketball this season. But does this actually apply?
To answer this question, I compare win probabilities for this year to the past few seasons. In discussing my latest methods for predicting college basketball, I touch on Dayton, San Diego State, Arizona and Michigan State.
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Do you wonder how The Power Rank’s predictions work?
Sure, I discuss how I use success rate in football and points per possession in college basketball.
But how does one go from the raw numbers to predictions?
Do matchups matter in college basketball?
For example, if an elite offensive rebounding team plays an awful defensive rebounding team, can this help make for more accurate predictions?
I answer these questions in my guide to predictive college basketball analytics. The article assumes no prior knowledge and covers two core ideas:
It leaves you with further reading on the three point shot and ensemble predictions.
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On this episode of The Football Analytics Show, I dive into college basketball with Adam Stanco of the Pac-12 Network. Each eary, I enjoy comparing my numbers with his hoops expertise.
Among other topics, we discuss:
Towards the end, Adam tells a remarkable story about his interaction Kobe Bryant before his tragic death (46:54).
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On this episode of The Football Analytics Show, I’m joined by Ken Pomeroy, college basketball analytics guru. In addition to his site kenpom.com, his work has been featured on The Athletic, ESPN and Deadspin.
Among other topics, we discuss:
I ended the show by asking my usual question about what you would bring if you were kidnapped for a year. This led to a fascinating conversation on our society (25:26).
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