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Is a more experienced roster in the WNBA actually important? In 2024, there was a moderate positive correlation (0.63) between average team age and win percentage. Seems like a slightly more experienced roster might offer a bit of an edge, but it's definitely not the only factor determining success!
May 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Is a more experienced roster in the WNBA actually important? In 2024, there was a moderate positive correlation (0.63) between average team age and win percentage. Seems like a slightly more experienced roster might offer a bit of an edge, but it's definitely not the only factor determining success!
The NCAA Softball Tournament starts today!
Below is a look at some of the top teams heading into Regionals
Here are the averages among all teams:
• Batting Avg: .315
• Home Runs: 57
• ERA: 3.11
Below is a look at some of the top teams heading into Regionals
Here are the averages among all teams:
• Batting Avg: .315
• Home Runs: 57
• ERA: 3.11
May 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The NCAA Softball Tournament starts today!
Below is a look at some of the top teams heading into Regionals
Here are the averages among all teams:
• Batting Avg: .315
• Home Runs: 57
• ERA: 3.11
Below is a look at some of the top teams heading into Regionals
Here are the averages among all teams:
• Batting Avg: .315
• Home Runs: 57
• ERA: 3.11
Which WNBA Draft pick has the most career win shares?
No surprise: Pick #1 leads by a lot.
📈 Avg WS for #1 pick: 35.2
📉 Avg WS for #2 pick: 16.3
The gap between picks 1 and 2 is massive.
No surprise: Pick #1 leads by a lot.
📈 Avg WS for #1 pick: 35.2
📉 Avg WS for #2 pick: 16.3
The gap between picks 1 and 2 is massive.
April 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Which WNBA Draft pick has the most career win shares?
No surprise: Pick #1 leads by a lot.
📈 Avg WS for #1 pick: 35.2
📉 Avg WS for #2 pick: 16.3
The gap between picks 1 and 2 is massive.
No surprise: Pick #1 leads by a lot.
📈 Avg WS for #1 pick: 35.2
📉 Avg WS for #2 pick: 16.3
The gap between picks 1 and 2 is massive.
UConn vs. UCLA Matchup Insights
UConn = Elite offense (50.9% FG), but UCLA locks down inside (opp 38.2% 2P%).
UCLA dominates boards (+12 margin).
UConn forces TOs, UCLA TO prone.
UCLA gets to the FT line more.
UConn = Elite offense (50.9% FG), but UCLA locks down inside (opp 38.2% 2P%).
UCLA dominates boards (+12 margin).
UConn forces TOs, UCLA TO prone.
UCLA gets to the FT line more.
April 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
UConn vs. UCLA Matchup Insights
UConn = Elite offense (50.9% FG), but UCLA locks down inside (opp 38.2% 2P%).
UCLA dominates boards (+12 margin).
UConn forces TOs, UCLA TO prone.
UCLA gets to the FT line more.
UConn = Elite offense (50.9% FG), but UCLA locks down inside (opp 38.2% 2P%).
UCLA dominates boards (+12 margin).
UConn forces TOs, UCLA TO prone.
UCLA gets to the FT line more.
WNBA CBA Trends
Since 2014, Pick 1-4 rookie first year salaries increased 2-3% per year (when no new CBA). But in 2020, with a new CBA, the jump was 27%!
Top prospects staying in college for 2026 CBA talks could see a major 💰 boost if 2026 follows the 2020 negotiations!
Since 2014, Pick 1-4 rookie first year salaries increased 2-3% per year (when no new CBA). But in 2020, with a new CBA, the jump was 27%!
Top prospects staying in college for 2026 CBA talks could see a major 💰 boost if 2026 follows the 2020 negotiations!
March 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
WNBA CBA Trends
Since 2014, Pick 1-4 rookie first year salaries increased 2-3% per year (when no new CBA). But in 2020, with a new CBA, the jump was 27%!
Top prospects staying in college for 2026 CBA talks could see a major 💰 boost if 2026 follows the 2020 negotiations!
Since 2014, Pick 1-4 rookie first year salaries increased 2-3% per year (when no new CBA). But in 2020, with a new CBA, the jump was 27%!
Top prospects staying in college for 2026 CBA talks could see a major 💰 boost if 2026 follows the 2020 negotiations!
Since 2000, every NCAA Women’s Basketball Champ has met these criteria:
✅ Avg. >70.9 PPG
✅ Allowed <67.8 PPG
✅ Point diff. ≥13.6
✅ ≤5 total losses
✅ Big 5 conf. (incl. Big East)
Here are the teams right now:
UConn
LSU
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
South Carolina
USC
TCU
Texas
UCLA
✅ Avg. >70.9 PPG
✅ Allowed <67.8 PPG
✅ Point diff. ≥13.6
✅ ≤5 total losses
✅ Big 5 conf. (incl. Big East)
Here are the teams right now:
UConn
LSU
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
South Carolina
USC
TCU
Texas
UCLA
March 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Since 2000, every NCAA Women’s Basketball Champ has met these criteria:
✅ Avg. >70.9 PPG
✅ Allowed <67.8 PPG
✅ Point diff. ≥13.6
✅ ≤5 total losses
✅ Big 5 conf. (incl. Big East)
Here are the teams right now:
UConn
LSU
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
South Carolina
USC
TCU
Texas
UCLA
✅ Avg. >70.9 PPG
✅ Allowed <67.8 PPG
✅ Point diff. ≥13.6
✅ ≤5 total losses
✅ Big 5 conf. (incl. Big East)
Here are the teams right now:
UConn
LSU
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
South Carolina
USC
TCU
Texas
UCLA
Even though the World Series Yankees and Dodgers were near the top for 2024 salaries, not every team got their return. In 2024, there was only a 0.315 correlation between salary spending and team wins. Spending big didn’t always guarantee success last season!
February 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Even though the World Series Yankees and Dodgers were near the top for 2024 salaries, not every team got their return. In 2024, there was only a 0.315 correlation between salary spending and team wins. Spending big didn’t always guarantee success last season!
How do you get paid more in basketball? You better score!
The correlation between salary & points per game in the most recent season:
WNBA: 0.71
NBA: 0.74
In both leagues, the more you put up in points, the more likely you are to get the bigger paycheck!
The correlation between salary & points per game in the most recent season:
WNBA: 0.71
NBA: 0.74
In both leagues, the more you put up in points, the more likely you are to get the bigger paycheck!
February 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
How do you get paid more in basketball? You better score!
The correlation between salary & points per game in the most recent season:
WNBA: 0.71
NBA: 0.74
In both leagues, the more you put up in points, the more likely you are to get the bigger paycheck!
The correlation between salary & points per game in the most recent season:
WNBA: 0.71
NBA: 0.74
In both leagues, the more you put up in points, the more likely you are to get the bigger paycheck!
In this way-too-early WNBA season simulator, we analyzed key roster changes and projected how they might impact the upcoming season. (Valkyrie excluded due to limited data.) 🔥🏀
February 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In this way-too-early WNBA season simulator, we analyzed key roster changes and projected how they might impact the upcoming season. (Valkyrie excluded due to limited data.) 🔥🏀
With the addition of Bonner, the Fever gain their first player from the 2024 season with a better on-court +/- than off-court. (It probably helps to have played on a title-contending team ☀️)
February 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
With the addition of Bonner, the Fever gain their first player from the 2024 season with a better on-court +/- than off-court. (It probably helps to have played on a title-contending team ☀️)