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The Greatest All-Around NCAA Sports Programs

April 12, 2021
by harvardsports
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HSAC analyzes 17 major college sports to identify the best all-around NCAA sports programs. Schools in the Pac-12 and the SEC tend to excel, while Big XII and Big 10 schools lag behind.

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The Greatest Modern Dynasties Bracket Challenge – Part II

April 7, 2021
by harvardsports
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To continue our dynasties bracket challenge, we now examine the top NFL and NHL dynasties of the modern era. These teams include the 1990s Cowboys, 2000s Patriots, and Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers.

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The Greatest Modern Dynasties Bracket Challenge – Part I

April 5, 2021
by harvardsports
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HSAC explores the top modern sports dynasties, pitting top teams like Jordan's Bulls against Stephen Curry's Warriors and the 1990s Bronx Bombers against the Big Red Machine.

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The Greatest Dynasties of All Time

April 2, 2021
by harvardsports
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Sports fans always debate the best dynasties - Celtics vs. Patriots, Bulls vs. Warriors, Yankees vs. everybody. We've looked at the data, and identified the best of the best across the world of sports.

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A Comparison of 2020’s (Hypothetical) Tourney to 2021’s with Deep Learning

March 27, 2021
by harvardsports
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Using a deep learning model, Alex Rojas examines what might have happened if March Madness had been held last year. He also explores how the model's top teams from 2020 have fared in 2021.

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Do Teams with Star Players Perform Better in March?

March 26, 2021
by harvardsports
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Oral Roberts and Syracuse have ridden their stars to surprise berths in the Sweet Sixteen. HSAC examines whether more teams should rely on their stars to succeed in March.

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March Madness Week 1 Recap – HSAC Pod Episode 5

March 26, 2021
by harvardsports
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On this episode of the HSAC Pod, David Arkow, Danny Blumenthal, and Julia Blank recap the opening weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, discuss college basketball analytics, and make predictions for the rest of...

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Balance Wins Championships

March 18, 2021
by harvardsports
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During the NCAA men's basketball tournament, teams with more balance perform better than those which excel in only one area of the game.

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HSAC’s 68 Facts: March Madness 2021

March 17, 2021
by harvardsports
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After a year without March Madness, the Harvard Sports Analysis Collective is excited to bring back our highly-anticipated 68 March Madness Facts article for the 2021 edition of the tournament. Here are some insights on every...

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How has the lack of fans changed ‘Home Advantage’ in the NBA?

March 9, 2021
by harvardsports
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This season, games are being played in home stadiums, but one major factor of what makes a home stadium a ‘home’ is missing: the fans.

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