Sports Analytics

Expected Points Above Average: A Novel NBA Player Metric Based on Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling

In this paper, we propose two novel basketball metrics: "expected points" for team-based comparisons and "expected points above average (EPAA)" as a player-evaluation tool. Established within the Bayesian hierarchical model framework, teams and …

DU Sports Analytics Lab

An interdisciplinary research lab at the University of Denver applying data and analytics to sports-related questions. Co-directed with Ryan Elmore.