Madness of NBA Talent in March
Abstract
A successful run in March Madness, the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s college basketball tournament, leads to an increase in revenue, university name recognition, and fanbase support. With each additional round won, the university benefits even more. This has prompted university athletic departments to look for tools to effectively further their teams' progression in the tournament. This research paper utilizes a two-step cluster analysis to determine if having future National Basketball Association players is likely to further a team’s progression in the tournament. This model is useful to coaches and athletic departments that are aiming to have the best chance at winning the tournament.
Madness of NBA Talent in March
A successful run in March Madness, the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s college basketball tournament, leads to an increase in revenue, university name recognition, and fanbase support. With each additional round won, the university benefits even more. This has prompted university athletic departments to look for tools to effectively further their teams' progression in the tournament. This research paper utilizes a two-step cluster analysis to determine if having future National Basketball Association players is likely to further a team’s progression in the tournament. This model is useful to coaches and athletic departments that are aiming to have the best chance at winning the tournament.