Peter Zanca

Basketball analytics and stuff. Formerly @Pacers, @okcthunder, @Memphis_MBB. Scored one point in DIII ball, so... yeah, I'm pretty good.

[WNBA @WNBA]

Sabrina Ionescu (@sabrina_i20) just set the all-time record for NBA or WNBA with a score of 37 PTS in the FINAL ROUND of the #Starry3PT Contest to be crowned the NEW 3-PT CHAMPION ��� | @starrylemonlime

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@wickywickychad 👀

[NBA @NBA]

The life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell will be honored by retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. The iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA.

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@CrumpledJumper That rug really tied the paint together.

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@KornHoops Part of a broader trend in design. https://t.co/dcyLSHSLNy

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

The Danger of Minimalist Design

(& the death of detail)

A short thread...

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@tvbassine @swishanalytics Congrats, Tom!

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@KornHoops You might be on to something here. As long as refs still have the discretion to eject players for really excessive stuff (fights, dirty plays), I’d get behind this. I also feel like most teams are too lax about giving up tech FTs. Those points count just as much as all the others

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@DSamangy @RazorbackMBB Congrats, Dom!

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

Great way to summarize shot-making for a particular game.

[Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper]

Individual shot making from Game 1 compared to each player's last 50 games.

[Halbridious @Halbridious]

I have crafted the draft philosophy index, where are you this year?

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@ScottNestler @kpelechrinis At the end of the day though, it’s a super contextual decision. I’ve been amazed by how often it’s used to (try to) keep players out of foul trouble, which almost inherently pushes it to the second half.

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@ScottNestler @kpelechrinis I think there’s a case to be made for the focusing on leverage, but I agree the EV is the most important consideration. If you pass on a high EV opportunity early, the high leverage opportunity may never come along.

[Mendoza College of Business @NDBusiness]

We are pleased to announce a new Master of Science in Business Analytics with a concentration in Sports Analytics. This is a natural fit for the University of Notre Dame with its deep connection to collegiate athletics. https://t.co/z3XuV5CYIk

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@SethPartnow Does this say more about Memphis or Minnesota?

[Nekias (Nuh-KAI-us) Duncan @NekiasNBA]

Giannis is cool bc he’ll drop 38-15-7 in 28 minutes and hit the postgame presser like “I’m just trying to earn my spot in the rotation”

[Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper]

NBA scoring leaders by distance.

[SIS Hoops @SIS_Hoops]

Most defensive stats focus on outcomes where shots occur despite much of defense being about the shots that don’t happen. Whether through lockdown defense or schematic concessions, teams yield shots least frequently in isolation when these players are the primary defender:

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

De'Anthony Melton is on an absolute heater. Last night he tied the record for consecutive games (6) with 4+ 3PM on .500 3P% or better. Pretty good company at the top of that list.

Thanks @Stathead! Your All Access Day today made this 1000% easier to find.

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@ScottNestler @winston3453 @kpelechrinis Congrats, Scott!

[Peter Zanca @Peter_Zanca]

@CFL1GHT No lies detected.