Solving Basketball
Summary: A college basketball podcast hosted by Jordan Sperber focused on analytics, coaching, strategy, and x's and o's. Guests include college coaches, players, and media.
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Jordan Caroline, a senior forward for Nevada basketball, joins the podcast for episode four. Topics covered include: Playing in high school with Ben Simmons and D'Angelo Russell, transferring from Southern Illinois to Nevada, the Scout Team, developing his three-point shot, defending Mo Bamba in the NCAA tournament, this year's loaded Nevada team, and more. For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
Chris Jans, the head coach of New Mexico State men's basketball, joins Jordan for episode three. Topics covered include: The 1998 NJCAA national title and how Jans' coaching style has evolved since, Wichita State stories from the Final 4 run, the use of analytics in Jans' program, coaching and emphasizing rebounding, "Jans-isms", and more. For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
Kory Alford, UCLA men's basketball video and analytics coordinator, joins Jordan for episode two. Topics covered include: Kory's transition from a player to an analytics role, communicating analytics with coaches (including his dad) and players, UCLA and Lonzo Ball's historic 2017 offensive season, Thomas Welsh's three-point shooting development, in-game strategy, and more. For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
In the opening episode, Ken Pomeroy comes on as "Coach Pomeroy" to build out his coaching philosophy as if he was running a Division 1 program. Some topics discussed include: Recruiting, Style of Play, Scheduling, Scouting, In-Game Strategy, and Post-Game Stats. For more information on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvision68.
