Draft & Player Development

5 chapters

The NBA Draft is where analytics can provide the biggest competitive advantage. This section covers building draft projection models, translating college and international statistics to the NBA, evaluating prospects across different leagues, and tracking player development. Learn the methods used by professional scouts and front offices.

Skills You'll Learn

Projection Models College Translation Prospect Evaluation Development Tracking

Chapters

31 Intermediate
Individual Defensive Metrics

Survey of metrics that attempt to measure individual defensive contribution, from box scores to tracking data.

0 sections ~50 min read
32 Intermediate
Rim Protection Analytics

Measuring the ability to protect the rim through tracking data analysis of contests, blocks, and deterrence.

0 sections ~50 min read
33 Intermediate
Perimeter Defense Metrics

Measuring the ability to defend on the perimeter using tracking data on matchups and opponent efficiency.

0 sections ~45 min read
34 Intermediate
Help Defense and Rotations

Analyzing help defense, closeouts, and defensive rotations that don't appear in individual matchup statistics.

0 sections ~50 min read
35 Intermediate
Defensive Versatility and Switching

Analyzing switchability, positional versatility, and the value of defenders who can guard multiple positions.

0 sections ~50 min read

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