Date of Award

5-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Degree Discipline

Computer Science

Abstract

In the dynamic realm of NBA team management, balancing the intricacies of player performance and strategic signings present formidable challenges. Negotiating salary caps, player roles, on-court minutes, and contract durations requires a nuanced approach. This study comprehensively evaluated player efficiency and team performance, scrutinizing key statistical indicators like Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocks, PER, RPM, Shot Charts, and others. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, including logistic, ridge, and lasso regressions, facilitated modeling the intricate relationship between player performance and team winning rates. Based on that, incorporating practical constraints yielded diverse and effective teaming strategies. Analyzing NBA player and game statistics from 2012 to 2022, the experimental findings underscore the accuracy of prediction models and the success of player selection strategies. This research provides actionable insights for NBA franchises seeking to streamline team operations and achieve triumphs on the court.

Index Terms: Court coverage, machine learning, NBA, performance evaluation, shot charts, sports analysis, teaming strategy.

Committee Chair/Advisor

Lin Li

Committee Co-Chair

Yonghui Wang

Committee Member

Sherri S. Frizell

Committee Member

Na Li

Publisher

Prairie View A&M University

Rights

© 2021 Prairie View A & M University

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Date of Digitization

6/6/2024

Contributing Institution

John B Coleman Library

City of Publication

Prairie View

MIME Type

Application/PDF

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