By Henry Johnson Earlier this week, we used data from Basketball-Reference to examine the NBA’s trend toward older coaches. Now, let’s look at whether coaches of different ages see different outcomes. To do this, we can...
Author - harvardsports
By Henry Johnson What’s remarkable about Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson isn’t simply how young he is. Yes, Watson was hired last February at the tender age of 36, and yes, he played in the league as recently as 2014. But...
By Andrew Puopolo You often hear television commentators compare teams to their bitter rivals to illustrate its current status. Over time, the nature of rivalries changes due to each team’s movement between divisions. Some...
By Anirudh Suresh There’s nearly nothing America loves more than its annual 5-month dosage of football, topped off by the most-watched television event of the year: the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl offers a unique flavor to...
By Kurt Bullard Transition buckets are a huge element of success in college hoops. About a quarter of shot opportunities from 2014-2016 in college basketball came on the break, with eFG% in those opportunities rising from 50.2...
By Benedict Brady Over the past few years, Isaiah Thomas has transformed from a role player into an obvious All-Star candidate. He is having a transcendent offensive year, and he has been particularly impressive in the 4th...
By Benedict Brady It is Tuesday January 7th, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Utah Jazz in a less than marquee matchup between two small market teams. The Wolves lead for most of the second half, but as time winds...
By Kurt Bullard On Saturday, the Houston Texans entered Gillette Stadium as massive underdogs. As 16-point ‘dogs, the Texans were the fourth-biggest underdogs in NFL playoff history. Every trend and stat suggested that the...
By Benedict Brady Basketball is considered by many to be a streaky and psychological game. Analysts and fans use terms such as “hot” and “cold” to describe shooting performances. But do players get in their own head...
By Kurt Bullard The two-minute drill is one of the most exciting sequences in the NFL. Success in crunch-time can launch Hall of Fame careers, while failure to convert can aid in your becoming one of the most maligned figures in...