Nylon Calculus

Mar 16, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) dribbles in the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 22: Time Marches On

Deep Diving WNBA Data – Griner’s Paint Defense

Marreese Speights: Newest member of The Splash Family Tree

Which NBA teams have the most youth and talent?

Mar 20, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) controls the ball against Virginia Commonwealth Rams guard Jordan Burgess (20) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Rise of Buddy Hield

Mar 18, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Adam Woodbury (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-winning basket in overtime against the Temple Owls in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: Rethinking Late Game Defense in NCAA Play

Mar 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 21: March Sanity

VORP Speed: Why last year’s Golden State Warriors are the best analog for the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls

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The San Antonio Spurs slowed down the Golden State Warriors

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Visualizing WNBA history

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the NCAA Tournament bracket on display on the J.W. Marriott before the 2015 NCAA Men

Diamonds Dancing: Predicting The Madness

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Hacking the Bracket with strength of schedule

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NBA Week in Review 20: MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

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Is this the greatest rookie class of all-time?

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Nylon Notebook: Nylon Calculus at the 2016 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Day 2

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Nylon Notebook: Nylon Calculus at the 2016 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

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NBA Week in Review 19: The Specter of Spring

Feb 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) passes the ball past Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 114-94. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking Down Scouting Factors in the NBA Draft

Stephen Curry, the Most Improved, Most Valuable Player in NBA History?

Feb 3, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) and Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Warriors won 134-121. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Three Pointers and Skill Displacement

Mar 5, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

Evaluating Draft Prospects: A First Pass

Oct 30, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash smiles during his induction to the Suns Ring of Honor at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Home-Court Assist Biases

Feb 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) wait for the jump ball to start the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Jump Ball Winning and Losing Streaks

Feb 27, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after hitting the game winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 18: Buyout Season

Feb 27, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after hitting the game winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

One more thing the Golden State Warriors are doing better than anyone

Feb 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives past Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Sacramento Kings won 114-110. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jahlil Okafor and Defensive Improvement

Jan 25, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Mike Miller (3) dribbles the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 119-105. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Catching up on Magic Beans

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Playing big and small: Visualizing effective height