Keegan Brown on Analytics for Decision Making, Shot Quality Data, and Continuous Learning {BYU}

Slappin’ Glass is joined this week by the Director of Video and Strategy for BYU MBB, Keegan Brown! The trio dive into all things from the analytical side of the ball including how BYU uses analytics and video to teach, develop, and make decisions. They also explore shot quality data, shooting threes in late-game, and talk 1 v. 1 defense and finding your coaching voice during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”

Inside the Episode

We had a great time on the podcast this week as we were joined by BYU MBB’s Director of Video and Strategy, Keegan Brown! BYU has been known as a program that fully embraces the use of analytics in all things they do, so it was a blast to discuss much of what they do with Coach Brown including:

  • Using Analytics to Improve Decision Making, Teaching, and Player Development: As the Head of Video and Strategy Coach Brown’s role with the BYU is to track and develop systems around analytics. We dive headfirst into the what, why, and hows of BYU’s unique analytical approach and how it helps shape much of what they do from a tactical and player development standpoint.
  • Shooting a Three vs. Going for a Two Late-Game: Within our analytical discussion we touch on the interesting question of going for a three vs. a two when trailing late. We talk about some of the math and other factors involved in this decision as well as how BYU practices these types of situations. 
  • “Start, Sub, or Sit”?!: During the always fun segment we pick Coach Browns’ brain on 1 v. 1 defense, set execution, and ways to find your coaching voice.