Evolution of Basketball Analytics: 20 Years of Nerds, Data, & Efficiency
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Evolution of Basketball Analytics and Data in the Past 20 Years
The chapter explores the advancements in basketball analytics, from improved data collection techniques like capturing detailed skeletal data for biomechanical analysis to the challenges of using data to predict and indicate fouls on the court. It delves into the impact of data analytics on player performance, coaching evaluation, and the shift towards incorporating qualitative data along with traditional numerical data in the game. The speakers discuss the influence of brain science on athlete training and the growing involvement of players in analytics, envisioning a future where players become coaches well-versed in data analysis.
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