Archive for March, 2009
Interview With Third Quarter Collapse: Part I
I was recently interviewed by Eddy Rivera of the Orlando Magic blog, Third Quarter Collapse. Part I is here:
http://www.thirdquartercollapse.com/2009/3/31/816146/interview-with-jon-nichols-part-i
Player Projection: Gerald Henderson
Today’s player projection is Gerald Henderson of the Duke Blue Devils. It can be found here:
http://basketball-statistics.com/playerprojectiongeraldhenderson.html
Player Projection: DeJuan Blair
Today I’m projecting DeJuan Blair using my BSPS system. The link is below:
http://basketball-statistics.com/playerprojectiondejuanblair.html
Player Projection: Hasheem Thabeet
Today I’m continuing my series of player projections using my Box Score Prediction System with a look at Hasheem Thabeet. Check it out here:
http://basketball-statistics.com/playerprojectionhasheemthabeet.html
Player Projection: Blake Griffin
Over the next few months, using my Box Score Prediction System (BSPS), I will be looking at some of the top prospects in this year’s draft. The first person under the microscope is Blake Griffin. You can find the link here:
http://basketball-statistics.com/playerprojectionblakegriffin.html
Explanation of the Box Score Prediction System (BSPS)
One of the hardest things to project is a college player’s performance in the NBA. So many factors come into play, many of which can’t be measured. However, I have attempted to solve this problem. Using regression analysis, I have developed the Box Score Prediction System (BSPS).
The system works on […]
How Do NCAA Statistics Translate to the NBA?
As March Madness begins and the NBA Draft approaches, I often wonder how close the college game is to the professional one. It’s clear who the stars in the college game are. But are they just “built” for that style of play, or are they true stars who excel at any level (including […]
The Least Valuable Third Team
Recently I named the First and Second Least Valuable Teams using my Value Rating statistic. Today I’ll move on to the Third team. Remember, all the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Earl Watson, Oklahoma City Thunder (Value Rating of 1.28%)
There were rumors of Watson being moved at the trade deadline but […]
The Least Valuable Second Team
Yesterday I revealed the Least Valuable First Team using by Value Rating statistic. Today I’ll move on to the second team. Remember, all the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Jamal Crawford, Golden State Warriors (Value Rating of 0.64%)
A transplanted Knick, Crawford is a gifted scorer who struggles on defense and is […]
The Least Valuable First Team
Earlier I compiled a list of the worst values in the NBA according to my Value Rating stat. Value Rating is based on a player’s Composite Score and salary, and higher VR’s are better. All of the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
With that being said, here is the Least Valuable […]