The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has officially announced its 2025 finalists, and among them stands Charles “Buck” Williams—a dominant force in NBA history, celebrated for his rebounding prowess, defensive intensity, and unwavering durability over 17 seasons. This long-overdue recognition has been bolstered by the Fordham Preparatory School Sports Analytics Club, whose data-driven case for Williams’ induction highlights his statistical legacy and undeniable impact on the game.

Pictured: Tad Berkery (Washington Nationals), Ed Tapscott (Minnesota Timberwolves), Devan Fink (Baltimore Orioles), Aaron Schatz (FTN Network) 

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for The Future of Player Analytics & Tech in Sports panel at George Washington University. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest innovations shaping the sports industry. The conversation provided valuable insights into how data and technology are shaping talent evaluation, performance optimization, and strategy across basketball, baseball, and football.

Join industry leaders at SEME 2025, the premier national sports career and networking conference, for an insightful panel discussion on the role of data-driven decision-making in the sports industry. Sponsored by the Sports Analytics Club Program (SACP), the panel “Sports Business Intelligence – Data-Driven Decision Making” will explore how top organizations leverage analytics to shape marketing strategies, enhance fan engagement, and drive business success.

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Baseball Analytics supports the decision-making processes throughout Baseball Operations, including Player Valuation, Player Development, Major League Strategic Information, and Sports Science. Core responsibilities include predictive modeling, long-term research, report creation, and delivering the output of one’s work in a clear and digestible manner.

The Simon Conference for Young Researchers in Risk Management and Insurance, hosted annually at Michigan State University, has long served as a premier platform for undergraduate, graduate, and early-career researchers to showcase their work. This year, the conference took an exciting step forward by expanding its scope to include sports analytics research from high school students and their mentors—a move that energized the event and set a new precedent for future speaker recruitment.