Professional Basketball Analytics is a comprehensive guide to data-driven analysis of basketball, with a focus on the NBA. This textbook covers the full spectrum of basketball analytics from basic box score statistics through advanced player tracking data and lineup optimization.
You'll learn about player efficiency metrics, shot quality models, lineup analysis, plus-minus statistics, and how to leverage the NBA's player tracking data for insights that weren't possible before. The book covers both the mathematical foundations and practical implementation.
Whether you're pursuing a career in sports analytics, building models for fantasy basketball, or simply want to understand the game at a deeper level, this textbook provides the analytical framework and tools you need to analyze basketball with data.