Jacob Zinkula

Jacob Zinkula

Joined: Dec 21, 2018

I love sports but college basketball's my #1. I'll be diving into analytics to understand and explain what's happening in the wide world of college basketball....and I'll be irrationally confident in my bracket once March comes around...

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NCAA Basketball: Student Player – The first fan crowdfunding NIL platform

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NCAA Basketball: Sports attorney Dustin Maguire on the future of NIL

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Trae Young – From threes at Oklahoma Basketball to floaters in Atlanta

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NBA Draft 2021: ShotQuality’s insights on top prospects

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 05: Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears brings the ball up the floor against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: How “Likeness” is the future NIL platform for college athletes

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NCAA Women’s Basketball: What’s driving growth in the women’s game?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Jared Butler #12 and Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears react in the second half of their Sweet Sixteen game against the Villanova Wildcats in the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2021 NBA Draft: Why every shooting prospect is undervalued

Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim watches play during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.Ncaa Basketball Ncaa Touranment San Diego State Vs Syracuse

Syracuse Basketball: Why this is the perfect era for Jim Boeheim’s zone

Feb 4, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Brandon Johnson (23) during the second half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

March Madness 2021: Identifying top “Cinderella” candidates

Jan 16, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Tony Bennett talks with guard Kihei Clark (0) during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Virginia Basketball: Is 2020-21 Cavaliers defense as elite as seasons past?

Tennessee guard Jordan Bowden (23) and Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) walk off the court after defeating Vanderbilt 65-61 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.Kns Vols Vanderbilt Basketball

Tennessee Basketball: Vols winning the possession battle in historic fashion

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NCAA Basketball: The 3 best pick-and-roll big men for 2020-21 season

LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks to Joshua Langford #1 during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on November 27, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville won 82-78 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Josh Langford’s quest for the “40-40-40-40” club

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Courtney Ramey #3 of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the second half of their game against the California Golden Bears at Madison Square Garden on November 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Texas Basketball: Are Longhorns destined for 2020-21 postseason success?

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 21: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils and Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs fight for a loose ball during the finals of the Maui Invitational college basketball game at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 21, 2018 in Lahaina Hawaii. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Will Duke and Gonzaga remain at top of in 2020-21?

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - MARCH 07: Mamadi Diakite #25 and Braxton Key #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers walk off the court together after a game against the Louisville Cardinals at John Paul Jones Arena on March 7, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

Virginia Basketball: Comparing dominant 3PT defense with the Toronto Raptors