Brian's Portfolio

A showcase of my sports analytics projects, models, and visualizations.

Heliocentric Shot Decision-Making Model

Quantifying shot selection and passing decisions using expected points (EP) across every offensive player on the court. Built with XGBoost and NBA tracking data to power player evaluation, coaching feedback, and playmaking insights.

March Madness: Predicting NCAA Game Outcomes

Forecasting college basketball matchups using XGBoost, ShotQuality metrics, Torvik efficiency, and EvanMiya player ratings.

NBA Player Tracking Injury Prevention Project

Modeling injury risk using SportVU player tracking data and play-by-play usage patterns. Applied XGBoost and Logistic Regression with SHAP analysis to recommend load management strategies.