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The Basketball Podcast
Episode 281: Kyle Smith, Nerdball Analytics Insights
Aug 16, 2023
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith shares insights on his 'Nerdball' system and the use of data and analytics in basketball. Topics include the Washington State rebuild, removing biases, mindset training, improvement, and the idea of turning threes. The podcast also explores evaluating players, the challenge of holding players accountable, data-driven team and player development, and the significance of the early season in college basketball.
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- Kyle Smith successfully rebuilt Washington State basketball program by emphasizing talent acquisition and attracting high-level players.
- Smith's coaching philosophy relies on using data and analytics to drive player development, removing biases and ensuring fair evaluation.
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Rebuilding Washington State's basketball program
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith has successfully rebuilt the Cougars basketball program in his first three seasons. He has improved their winning record and brought back a winning culture to the team. Smith emphasizes talent acquisition and attracting high-level players to the program, even in a remote location. He sees the rebuild within the rebuild as an opportunity to establish the program's brand in the Pacific Northwest and focus on recruiting the best players from the region. With a data-driven approach and the implementation of the 'nerd ball' system, Smith uses analytics and statistics to evaluate players and opponents.
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