IBMs Advanced ScoutDB2 Data Mining Software Presented by

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IBMs Advanced Scout/DB2 Data Mining
SoftwarePresented by

• The Systems Analysis Group
• Bryan Culver
• Walker Garrett
• Andrew Grein
• Timothy Jones
• Scott Keller

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Why Advanced Scout?

• Coaches can assess the effectiveness of
  coaching decisions
• Formulate strategies to establish advantages
  over other teams
• Helps coaches and players to understand and
  quickly evaluate their overall effectiveness

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Software Features

• Uses IBM Think Pads
• Links to the DB2 Data Base
• Aligns with Time Stamped Video
• Groups and Calculates Data

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Universal Time Stamped Game Video
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Software runs on IBM Think Pads

• Allows coaching staff to input statistical game
  data
• Provides auto uploads of game data

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The DB2 Data Base

• The data is uploaded to the IBM DB2 Universal
  Database

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Algorithms Used To Calculate Data
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Outputs created by Advanced Scout
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Why Advanced Scout is Effective?

• Data collected creates Event Modeling
• Can query the database and look for specific
  patterns
• Allows coaches to evaluate coaching decisions and
  overall team performance

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Specialized Scoring System

• Tracks all events and shots that occur during the
  game
• Allows coaches to format data into a specialized
  play sheet

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Video Correlation

• Plays and shots are linked to a universal time
  clock
• Automatically view video clips of any game
• Allows for instant pattern recognition
  

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Cost/Benefit Analysis

• How much does it cost to incorporate Advanced
  Scout?

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Cost of Advanced Scout

• Advanced Scout software cost around 50,000 for
  an NBA Team
• Comparable versions cost anywhere from 30,000 to
  75,000

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Benefits of Advanced Scout

• Time Management- Coaching, Recruiting, and Player
  Development
• Organizes Information
• Improves Coaching Ability

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Cost For KSU

• The NCAA version our team is providing to KSU is
  25,000

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Advanced Scout for Kennesaw State University
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Time Management

• Advanced Scout makes the coaching staff manage
  time efficiently

• The time saved can be used for individual player
  development

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Information Sorting

• Advanced Scout strategically sorts information

• This allows the coaching staff to access
  information quickly and efficiently

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Improved Coaching Ability

• Advanced Scout provides animated simulation

• Players and Coaches may also view digital video
  with this software

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Economics of Advanced Scout

• This program will save the KSU basketball program
  thousands of dollars on things like
• Paying for scouts
• Time and materials for writing scouting reports
• Travel and lodging for coaches/scouts
• VHS tapes

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Advanced Scout

• Currently 25 NBA teams use Advanced Scout.
• Orlando Magic 1997 playoffs.
• How has Advanced Scout changed the game?
• Increased Ticket Sales

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Dont Be Left Behind

• Why Should Kennesaw State University Invest in
  Advanced Scout?
• Cost / Benefit Analysis
• Strategically Sorts Mass information.
• Improves Coaching ability
• Time Management

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Add a W to the Schedule

• Seize the Opportunity Before the Competition
  Does.
• Add a New Hardware to the Trophy Case.
• Success Money in the Bank.