The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP134: An Inside Look at 'Bamalytics' and Alabama's Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman
Oct 8, 2025
Adam Bauman, Director of Scouting and Analytics for Alabama men’s basketball, dives into how data shapes the team’s explosive offense. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with players, simplifying analytics for better player understanding, and using insights to enhance practice design. Adam discusses the delicate balance between analytics and coaching intuition, tracks valuable off-ball contributions, and shares how they leverage data in the transfer portal. His transformative tip? Make every drill competitive to foster a culture of excellence!
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Analytics Drive Program Identity
- Analytics can shape everything from pace to shot spectrum and defensive choices.
- Bamalytics has influenced Alabama's program for nearly a decade.
Make Scouting Memorable
- Simplify scouting reports into memorable visuals like emojis and pictures for players.
- Provide a separate 'player scout' that lists only what players can realistically remember on the floor.
Start Manual Tracking First
- Start simple by manually tracking basic shot categories like at-rim, mid-range, and threes on a spreadsheet.
- Expand categories over time (paint touches, contested status, catch vs off-dribble) as capacity grows.