In this episode, we are joined by Ken Pomeroy and Jordan Sperber, creators of the course Basketball Analytics for Coaches (Coaches can receive 15% off the course by using the code “SG” at checkout.) They dive into how data can sharpen decision-making, refine strategy, and help coaches think more clearly about how they play and teach the game.
🧠What You’ll Learn:
1. Rethinking Pace​
Why pace isn’t just about speed — it’s about possession quality and efficiency. Learn how teams like UConn and Alabama succeed with drastically different tempos, and why coaches should focus on avoiding late-clock possessions instead of simply playing faster.
2. Offense, Defense, and What Really Wins​
Is “defense wins championships” still true? Ken and Jordan explain why elite offense has become slightly more predictive of winning in today’s spacing-heavy game and the connection between pace and defensive quality.
3. The Real Story Behind Shot Selection​
Discover why the best teams don’t always take the “best” shots — and how marginal gains, like trading a few long twos for threes or cutting out floaters, can create meaningful offensive improvement without overhauling your roster.
4. Using Analytics in Late-Game Decisions​
From quick two vs. three, to foul or defend up three, to playing stars in foul trouble — learn how data can help coaches define their philosophy ahead of emotional, high-pressure moments.
5. What Stats Actually Matter​
Ken and Jordan reveal which numbers predict success: two-point percentage and shot selection stability — not three-point streaks or halftime box scores. Coaches will learn what to track, what to ignore, and how to use numbers to reinforce team values.
🏀 Key Takeaway:
Analytics isn’t about replacing instincts, it’s about creating a framework to think better. Whether it’s pace, shot selection, or in-game strategy, data helps you coach with clarity and confidence.