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How Louisville basketball used analytics to assemble its roster with Evan Miyakawa

How Louisville basketball used analytics to assemble its roster with Evan Miyakawa

Update: 2025-04-27
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Pres is joined by analytics expert Evan Miyakawa of EvanMiya.com to dive deep into Louisville basketball, the transfer portal, and what advanced metrics say about next season’s team.


Evan shares how he built one of the most respected analytics sites in college hoops, why Isaac McKneely could be the best shooter in America, and how Louisville is building a team that could seriously contend. Plus: the state of the ACC, roster construction secrets, and what makes winning teams in the portal era.


0:11 – Intro: Meet Evan Miyakawa and EvanMiya.com

1:55 – How Evan Turned a Passion Project Into a Powerhouse Site

3:41 – The Moment Evan Knew Coaches Were Paying Attention

5:02 – What Makes EvanMiya Different from KenPom and Others

7:16 – How Evan Projects Player Impact Beyond Stats

9:45 – How Good Is Louisville’s New Transfer Class?

12:42 – Isaac McNeely: The BEST 3-Point Shooter in America?!

16:10 – What Louisville’s Transfer Class Has in Common

18:46 – Why Ryan Conwell Could Be a Breakout Star

20:22 – J'Vonne Hadley and Kasean Pryor: Huge Returning Pieces

22:33 – Can the ACC Bounce Back This Year?


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How Louisville basketball used analytics to assemble its roster with Evan Miyakawa

How Louisville basketball used analytics to assemble its roster with Evan Miyakawa

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