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.

Meet Our Bridges is ClassACT HR73’s way to introduce their classmates and extended community to their Bridge Partners by letting them create awareness of their mission as well as solicit volunteer help and/or donations. In February, SACP Co-Founder and Executive Director Robert Clayton ’73 will present the Sports Analytics Club Program, which aims to expand STEM education opportunities to underserved high school and middle school students.

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.

The 3rd annual iSTEAM Expo, held at Fordham Prep’s Moglia Commons on April 30, showcased over a dozen student-led activities, including Robotics, 3D Printing, Game Development, and more. The event celebrated student creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. iSTEAM Coordinator Dr. Raymond Gonzalez highlighted the students’ contributions, while President Anthony Day emphasized the importance of adapting Jesuit education to modern technological advancements.

Hailing from Nogales, AZ, the Nogales High School Sports Analytics Club members presented their research on March 9 at the 2024 SABR Analytics Conference on Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix Campus. This three-day event focuses on baseball analytics and offered a variety of activities that delve into different aspects of the field. The presentation was given by Erick Figueroa, John Nunez, Renee Brown, and Pamela Carbajal. SABR is the Society for American Baseball Research, which is dedicated to fostering the research and dissemination of the history and record of baseball.