The Future of Basketball Analysis

[thejumper5]

This is a fascinating piece.

The Toronto Raptors, SportVU cameras, and the NBA's analytical revolution - Grantland

 

[BryceC]

I thought the hedging part about defense was interesting, and as an Iowa State fan the part about 3 pointers is also pretty interesting.

 

[1hawkeye1]

Only time to read about half of it, but found it fascinating. Good find jumper5.

 

[thejumper5]

I thought the hedging part about defense was interesting, and as an Iowa State fan the part about 3 pointers is also pretty interesting.

As I read the section on 3-point shooting, I thought of Hoiberg. The more I read about the value of 3-point shooting in the NBA, the more I'm convinced that Hoiberg would be a very good NBA coach and probably has a higher ceiling in the pros than he does in college.

 

[BryceC]

Certainly possible. I do know hoiberg has had ken pomeroy in as a consultant for game plans, especially on defense. I could see a franchise being interested in him because he is open to the advanced stats and there might not be as much resistance with him as opposed to an old school guy.