The Agile Basketball Analyst


The analyst is part statistician, part team leader. He or she is responsible for maximizing the results on the court through analytics and shaping the goals of the Sprint, as well as the overall objectives. In Agile Basketball, the analyst is the lead statistician. The analyst is responsible for team data, the interpretation of data, and reporting performance. This person translates the needs and goals of the team to the player’s performance. The analyst clarifies any details regarding the team’s focus and areas for improvement, and is responsible for maintaining a dashboard that lists and prioritizes the target metrics and goals, and recommends the planned value for each Sprint. Learn More...
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