March 2024

Football March 29, 2024

Using Machine Learning and College Profiles to Predict NFL Success

Authors: Alex Barbatsis, Isaac Rhee, Jimmy Zhang Alexbarbatsis2026@u.northwestern.edu, isaacrhee2027@u.northwestern.edu, jimmyzhang2027@u.northwestern.edu Although far from an exact science, projecting and drafting future NFL stars is a process that can be optimized and lead to franchise success on…

Basketball March 28, 2024

Beyond the Arc: Unveiling the Pivotal Impact of NBA Three-Pointers

Authors: Ascher Levin, Vaibhav Rangan, Charlie Spungin, Jack Tully ascherlevin2026@u.northwestern.edu, vaibhavrangan2027@u.northwestern.edu, charliespungin2027@u.northwestern.edu, jacktully2026@u.northwestern.edu Three-pointers have become necessary to win games in the NBA. In the 1999-2000 season, teams averaged 13.7 three-point attempts per game. Today,…