Solving Basketball

Mar 14 2023 59 ep. 50 mins 106

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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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Episode #59 - Bracket Strategy with Jason Lisk (PoolGenius)

Mar 14 2023 46 mins

Jason Lisk of PoolGenius joins the podcast for episode 59. We discussed all things bracket strategy. How to best maximize your chances of winning a bracket pool by balancing value and risk. We also went region-by-region through the 2023 bracket. The 2023 PoolGenius bracket optimizer is here: https://www.poolgenius.com/ncaa-bracket-picks/?trk=af_hv_mm23_podnotes HoopVision viewers

Episode #58 - Ken Pomeroy 8.0

Feb 23 2023 51 mins

Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast again for episode 58. We covered a variety of topics: The utility of plus-minus, three-point defense, Penn State's extreme four factors, the strength (or lack thereof) of the ACC, and more. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketba

Episode #57 - Robbie Hummel, ESPN/BTN

Feb 07 2023 46 mins

Robbie Hummel joins the podcast for episode #57. We discussed how Robbie prepares for his TV broadcasts, how Matt Painter has changed offensively over the past decade, and the strategy behind 3-on-3 basketball. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jo

Episode #56 - Kevin Sweeney, Sports Illustrated

Jan 16 2023 45 mins

Kevin Sweeney joins the podcast for episode #56. We discussed how Kevin went from a high school blogger to Sports Illustrated writer, talking to coaches on the record vs off the record, the Texas job opening, and more. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketbal

Episode #55 - Ken Pomeroy 7.0

Dec 21 2022 49 mins

Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast again for episode 55. This time, we opened up the episode to audience questions. The mailbag-style podcast includes a variety of topics about Ken's rankings and basketball analytics in general. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Bask

Episode #54 - Eric Shapiro (Michigan vs Kentucky)

Dec 05 2022 54 mins

Eric Shapiro joins the podcast for episode #54. We broke down the X's and O's from yesterday's Michigan-Kentucky game. Plus, we discussed two-foul participation and the "auto-bench". Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twit

Episode #53 - CJ Moore, The Athletic

Nov 17 2022 45 mins

CJ Moore joins the podcast for episode #53. CJ was on press row for the Champions Classic on Tuesday. In the episode, we broke down the X's and O's from the Kansas-Duke game -- as well as what to expect going forward from both teams. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on So

Episode #52 - Ken Pomeroy 6.0

Oct 31 2022 52 mins

Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast for episode #52. We talked about: Ken's preseason rankings compared to the AP poll, the WAC's new solution to conference tourney seeding, 24 versus 30 second shot clock, and NCAA tournament expansion. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solvi

Episode #51 - Will Wade

Oct 19 2022 38 mins

Will Wade joins the podcast for episode #51. We talked about LSU's "switch everything" scheme that produced the sixth best defensive efficiency in the country last season. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision to learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, follow on Twitter @hoopvi

Episode #50 - Gibson Pyper, @HalfCourtHoops

Oct 03 2022 47 mins

Gibson Pyper joins the podcast for episode #50. We compared and contrasted the style of play and X's & O's of basketball at all of the different levels -- NBA, EuroLeague, NCAA, and high school. Solving Basketball is presented by Hudl! Visit hudl.com/hoopvision To learn more about Hudl Sportscode and/or to contact Hudl directly. For more on Solving Basketball and Jordan Sperber, fo