Marvin Webster posthumously inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018
His induction was the result of a campaign by the Sports Analytics Club Program students at his high school, Edmondson-Westside High School. The students researched Webster’s accomplishments and presented their findings to the Hall of Fame, which ultimately led to his induction.
The Sports Analytics Club Program is a program that teaches students about the use of data and analytics in sports. The students in the program used their skills to research Webster’s career and to create a compelling case for his induction into the Hall of Fame. Their work was successful, and Webster was finally recognized for his accomplishments.
Webster’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to the power of data and analytics. It is also a reminder of the importance of perseverance. The Sports Analytics Club Program students never gave up on their goal of getting Webster inducted into the Hall of Fame, and their hard work ultimately paid off.
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