Pranav Rajaram

UC San Diego | Boston Sports | Prev Data Science Intern @okcthunder

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Definitely think @NileHoops "Twin Theory" could apply to the TWolves offense with LaMelo & Ant this year after they both ranked top-6 in 3PA last season. Since 2002, almost every teammate duo to each rank top-6 in 3PA had very favorable lineup data and on/off swings.

[Nile! @NileHoops]

Nile! Presents TWIN THEORY:
The phenomena in which players with similar physical+stylistic profiles provide synergy-based team lineup improvement. The subliminal ability to preemptively understand a teammate's processes because they mirror one's own must have value in basketball

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

This was inspired by @Nate_Tice saying he'll "always be fond of guys that push the ball and scramble" on this pod. Obviously the metric hurts pure pocket passers like Burrow but I think it's a solid indication of guys who can lead efficient offenses.

https://t.co/RlthQRoMrk

[Mina Kimes @minakimes]

New pod! Predicting the top ten offenses of 2026 with @Nate_Tice, who made some spicy picks! This was a lot of fun 👇

🎧: https://t.co/90eEEAJB0z

📺: https://t.co/8QvoPigtLi

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

The QB equivalent of Moreyball philosophy in the NFL is deep passing (3s) and scrambles (layups). Here are the top 20 Moreyball QBs last year, using a composite score of QB scramble rate, deep efficiency, and deep attempt rate - I named this metric DRAKE.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@ThunderUpFucker @Bbl_Astrophyscs @BillyFryer42 I’m a Data Science major, I’d say in general knowing programming and statistics are the main skills you need to be in the field

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Excited to share that my team was named a finalist in the 2025 SMT Data Challenge. We built a modeling pipeline to evaluate cutoff man decision making in baseball. Huge thanks to @Bbl_Astrophyscs and @BillyFryer42 for their help!

Link to project: https://t.co/p1ZjQHLMhd

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@ThunderUpFucker @Bbl_Astrophyscs @BillyFryer42 It’s called the SMT Data Challenge, sign ups are usually in April and the deadline is in August. Only requirement to join is you have to be enrolled in some sort of college program.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@PranavSriraman Pizzas and water on me

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be joining the Oklahoma City Thunder as a Basketball Operations Analyst Intern this winter! Working for an NBA team has always been a dream of mine, and I’m grateful to the defending champs for making it possible. #ThunderUp

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

2025 NFL Predictions

AFC (1-7): Bills Chiefs Ravens Jaguars Chargers Bengals Pats

NFC (1-7): Eagles 49ers Packers Falcons Rams Lions Cowboys

MVP: Patrick Mahomes
OPOY: Jahmyr Gibbs
DPOY: Myles Garrett
COY: Mike Vrabel
OROY: Tet McMillan
DROY: Abdul Carter

SB: Bills > Eagles

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@PranavSriraman Completely melted down as a 9.5 point favorite against a bad defense in the playoffs and not a soul cared he has the best job in sports

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@braneeth yeah very fair hoping Eagles are a bit more pass heavy this year so he gets closer to the 9-10 targets/game from 2023

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Here's a look at how the top WRs in ADP this year fared in the five non-counting stats most correlated with 2024 WR Fantasy PPG.

AJ Brown looks like a massive positive regression candidate. He was top-3 in 4 of 5 metrics last year, but currently being drafted as just the WR10.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Drake Maye is a fantasy cheat code waiting to be unlocked. Last year, he had a scramble rate (10.7%) up there with the top rushing QBs of this era, but just 14 designed rush yards.

With Josh McDaniels in town to fix that + new weapons, I'm confident Maye hits QB1 status in 2025.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Read more about Reed on @4for4football:
https://t.co/uyf3oz5EFm

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Can someone explain to me why Jayden Reed is going as the WR43 in drafts right now? He has finished as the WR23 and WR26 the last two years, and his production so far has all the makings of a classic year 3 breakout receiver. Might very well be the steal of the draft.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

This is comfortably the best sports news of all time.

[Noa Dalzell 🏀 @NoaDalzell]

NEWS: The Celtics have added the NCAA's steals leader to their Summer League roster.

Hayden Gray, a UC San Diego guard, shot 41.8% from three last year & averaged 3.3 steals per game.

More below⬇️
https://t.co/2T9k4K8X2m

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@gepinniwekileci @inpredict Ah you're right I mixed up 2017 with 2015 when they split the first 2.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

The "Championship Shot" of the last 10 NBA Finals. Win probability data from @inpredict . Team had to be tied or ahead in the series (so no Steph G4 '22).

KDs 2017 G3 is so underrated. Cavs are up 4 with 1:24 left to go up 2-1 (88% WP), KD goes on a personal 7-0 run to steal it.

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

@SuchitBhayani "d3" we using R #stayonthatside

[Pranav Rajaram @_pranavrajaram]

Running total of Red Sox games above .500 since the 2018 World Series. Make sure to tune in on August 21st against the Yankees to see if they can achieve an illustrious 500-500 record.

[Steve Perrault @Steve_Perrault]

The Red Sox are now 464-464 since winning the World Series in 2018.