by Just Play Sports Solutions | Apr 15, 2021 | Analytics Academy
There are only two ways to win a basketball game: You either make better use of your scoring opportunities or you get more chances. This is irrefutable, logical–heck, it’s just basic math. Knowing this, the basketball world has expanded its use of advanced...
by Tony Perotti | Mar 11, 2021 | Analytics Academy
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are riding a nine-game winning streak headed into the Big Ten Tournament this weekend. Earning a three seed, C. Vivian Stringer’s squad will get a bye into the quarterfinals, and they have done much of this work quietly on the national...
by Just Play Sports Solutions | Mar 5, 2021 | Analytics Academy
There are a handful of things in life that we’ve come to accept are inevitable. Death and taxes are the most commonly used examples, but there are others, too. In the college basketball world, even in a year where Duke and Syracuse may miss the tournament, one thing...
by Tony Perotti | Mar 4, 2021 | Analytics Academy
The Baylor Lady Bears won their 11th straight regular-season Big 12 conference championship this week, and they got it done with a dominant inside game. Kim Mulkey’s crew gathers wins with a suffocating defense, dominating the boards, and a very efficient inside...
by Tony Perotti | Feb 25, 2021 | Analytics Academy
The Texas A&M Aggies are grinding their way through the college season, as this team of tested veterans has worked its way to a 20-1 record and a ranking of third in the country. The Aggies’ dominance this season has been a true team effort after losing star...
by Just Play Sports Solutions | Feb 25, 2021 | Analytics Academy
Every year, as the end of the regular season nears, we see some top teams falter in surprising ways. Top-ranked teams go down to bottom-feeders, and streaks come to an end. Whether it’s players with an eye on the postseason or just a lack of respect for teams at the...
