Basketball Stats vs Analytics

A Quick and Easy Beginner's Guide to Basketball Analytics

By: John Philip

Narrated by: Daniel Pimentel

A quick and easy listen to help you take your understanding of basketball to the next level.

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, yet most fans don't know much about the details of the game. Basketball Stats vs Analytics will provide an introduction to the world of analytics and provide insight into the story of the game that goes beyond the box score. Without overcomplicating the issues, Basketball Stats vs Analytics will give you insight into the metrics of the modern game. Highly competitive teams in leagues all over the world rely on analytics to scout opponents and find talent. Get a brief introduction to why some players are highly valued, even though the standard box scores may not show big numbers, learn what is the relationship between stats and analytics, gain more insight into the value of the players you like to watch, and see how coaches and GMs use analytics to help them win.

Learn the basics about:

• True Shooting Percentage (TS%)
• Effective Shooting Percentage (EFG%)
• Points Per Possession (PPP)
• Player Efficiency Rating (PER)
• Usage Rate or Percentage (USG%)
• Offensive Rating (ORtg)
• Offensive and Defensive Rebound Rate (ORB% and DRB%)
• Assist and Turnover Rate (AST% and TOV%)
• Steal and Block Rate
• Points Per 100 Possessions
• Offensive and Defensive Efficiency

And more!

Basketball Stats vs Analytics: A Quick and Easy Beginner's Guide to Basketball Analytics is a must-listen for anyone hoping to share in basketball conversations with astute friends and colleagues. Or, a great listen for people new to the game that want to understand a little bit more of why things happen and what makes a team or player great.

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©2021 John Philip (P)2021 John Philip

Great Read for All Basketball Fans

I will admit, basketball is my son's sport far more than it is mine. However, even I learned some fun and fascinating statistics that I actually found interesting in learning. Now I am ready to surprise my son with my newfound knowledge and he will have no idea how I learned it!

I love basketball and this book!

As a basketball enthusiast, I've been seeking for anything simple to read/listen to that covers basketball analytics. I'm attempting to become a basketball coach and am utilizing as many resources as possible. This audiobook greatly aided my comprehension of basketball statistics and analytics as a novice!

More appreciation for the game

My significant other loves basketball. He gets so excited when he talks about the games and the players' stats. I played basketball in high school but I never really care much about watching the games. However, this audiobook helps me grow more appreciation for the game in an area that I never paid much attention to--stats and analytics. The examples provided along with the stats being discussed are helpful in understanding what the number might be telling us.

Super Helpful

As a big fan of basketball, I have been looking for something easy to read/listen to that involves the analytics of basketball. I am working on becoming a basketball coach and am trying to utilize as many resources as I can. This audiobook certainly helped improve my understanding as a beginner to basketball stats and analytics!

Great listen

This audiobook has some great insight on basketball analytics and basketball stats. It also explains and talks about the difference between stats versus analytics and how it plays an important role. I learned a lot just by listening to this audiobook and it's very informational and educational as well.