Podcasts

Pulling the Power Play: A Win Probability Strategy for Mixed Doubles Curling

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With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, Penn students Trey Elder, Samen Hossain, and Jonathan Pipping break down the big strategy question in mixed doubles curling: when should teams deploy the Power Play? Their win-probability approach shows that the “right” moment isn’t just about points –– it’s about leverage. Read More

Beyond Expected Goals: A Possession-Aware View of Chance Creation in Soccer

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Beyond Expected Goals (xG+) redefines how we measure scoring danger in soccer by valuing not just shots—but the moments that create them. By combining the probability of taking a shot with the chance of scoring it, xG+ captures players’ true creative impact, better predicts team performance, and finally gives credit for the skill that happens ...Read More

Transforming Sports Through Analytics: Ryan Brill, PhD’25, Joins the Utah Jazz

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Ryan Brill, PhD’25, turned his passion for math and sports into a career as a Basketball Data Scientist with the NBA’s Utah Jazz. His journey at Penn was shaped by the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI), where mentorship, teaching, and research transformed his path. From building WSABI’s curriculum to presenting at national conferences, ...Read More