As you may have noticed from previous articles I have an unhealthy fascination with the three point line and how it has changed the game within the last 10 years in dramatic ways. Most of this romantic obsession is due to my tendency to be drawn to analytics. The enhanced focus of the three point line […]
Analytics and Game Theory
Five Ways to Become a Mentally Strong Basketball Player
One of the most underrated and under-appreciated aspects of basketball is mental toughness. Take the one and only Michael Jordan for example, when we think of MJ what most likely comes to mind is his amazing high flying dunks and incredible athleticism. But the truth is that there have been a number of other NBA […]
5 Things To Do Now To Earn More Playing Time
Playing time; all basketball players want more of it. However, just because you want something does not mean it will be given to you. As with everything in the game of basketball, playing time is earned. If you find yourself spending more time on the pine than you would like, then we have five things to do […]
Why You Should Shoot More 3’s (and Dump The Mid Range Jumper)
Within the last five to ten years, there has been a sort of revolution going on in the game of basketball. Gone are the days of the 90’s NBA where the team’s best player would be given the ball with the rest of his teammates scattering on the edges of the court for an isolation […]