Jacob Zinkula

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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Brooklyn Nets

Why Brooklyn Nets are hottest team entering second half

by Jacob Zinkula
Entering the second half, the Brooklyn Nets are playing their best basketball of the season. What’s gone right as of late? Currently the...
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Brooklyn Nets: Should the team embrace small-ball lineups?

by Jacob Zinkula
There are definitely downsides to playing smaller lineups, but the Brooklyn Nets might benefit from utilizing them on occasion. January 23rd’s...
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Brooklyn Nets: Telling their 2019-20 season in three parts

by Jacob Zinkula
It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the Brooklyn Nets. What’s been driving the team's recent struggles on the offensive end? It’s been...
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Explaining Brooklyn's improved defense

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets have played some of their best basketball of the season lately. It's been the defensive end where the team has seen the most...
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What to make of the Kyrie Irving-less Brooklyn Nets

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets have played fairly well without Kyrie Irving recently. How does the team differ with him off the floor? With an overall record of...
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Does David Nwaba need more minutes in Brooklyn?

by Jacob Zinkula
There is a lot of blame to go around for the recent struggles of the Brooklyn Nets. One player, David Nwaba, should perhaps be exempt from this...
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The good (rebounds) and the bad (turnovers) for Brooklyn

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets have had an up-and-down season thus far, with significant strengths like offensive rebounding counteracting weaknesses like...
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Is Brooklyn Nets' 3-point shooting sustainable?

by Jacob Zinkula
Hot shooting from 3-point range has played a major role in the Brooklyn Nets offensive success thus far. What are the chances this continues? The...
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Evaluating conservative defense of Brooklyn Nets

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets have had a bit off a slow start to the 2019-20 season. Is the team's conservative pick-and-roll defense a strength or a...
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How use of screens defines Brooklyn Nets offense

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets roster looks different from last season, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed: the team's significant use of screens...
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Are early trends sign of what's to come for Brooklyn Nets?

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets lost a crazy season opener in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Will it be a sign of things to come? The Brooklyn Nets fell...
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Looking at preseason deep shooting for 3-point heavy Nets

by Jacob Zinkula
Only four teams shot 3s at a greater rate than the Brooklyn Nets last season. Who started hot and cold from long range in the preseason? The NBA...
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Could John Egbunu contribute down the road in Brooklyn?

by Jacob Zinkula
John Egbunu won't be on the Brooklyn Nets roster opening night, but he’ll likely remain part of the organization. What does he bring to the...
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Dissecting Nets odds for wins, MVP and Sixth Man of the Year

by Jacob Zinkula
Where will the Brooklyn Nets finish in the East? Do any Nets have a shot at the MVP or Sixth Man of the Year awards? Vegas has some...
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Brooklyn Nets: Could C.J. Williams fill future need?

by Jacob Zinkula
Wilson Chandler’s suspension will create a temporary roster opening for the Brooklyn Nets. Could the C.J. Williams signing prove valuable down the...
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Brooklyn Nets plan doesn't include Kevin Durant for 2019-20

by Jacob Zinkula
Despite rumors that Kevin Durant might be able to return from injury sooner than anticipated, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks suggests...
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Brooklyn Nets: Ranking team’s 3PT shooters best to worst

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets have good shooters and bad shooters on the current 15-man roster. How should they be ranked best to worst? Joe Harris led the...
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Brooklyn Nets: Irving, Jordan will enter team record book

by Jacob Zinkula
Brooklyn Nets newcomers Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan have yet to step on the court, but they'll soon have a place in the team's record book. The...
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Brooklyn Nets: Joe Harris shows well at FIBA World Cup

by Jacob Zinkula
After a stellar 2018-19 season, Brooklyn Nets wing Joe Harris decided to take his spectacular shooting abroad. How did he fare at the FIBA World...
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Brooklyn Nets: Should Kyrie Irving have defensive freedom?

by Jacob Zinkula
The Brooklyn Nets haven’t forced many turnovers in recent seasons. Kyrie Irving could improve this if the coaches give him defensive freedom....
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Brooklyn Nets: Breaking down the 2019-20 schedule

by Jacob Zinkula
The NBA released the 2019-20 regular season schedule earlier this month. What are the main takeaways for Brooklyn Nets supporters? It’s time for...
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Brooklyn Nets: Kyrie Irving's underappreciated shooting

by Jacob Zinkula
New Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has long been regarded as one of the best ball handlers in the NBA, but his shooting has become a bit...
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Brooklyn Nets: Could Deng Adel play a role long term?

by Jacob Zinkula
Recent signing Deng Adel likely won’t play a role for the Brooklyn Nets next season, but is it possible he could contribute in the future? For...
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How do the Brooklyn Nets fare at "hustle" statistics?

by Jacob Zinkula
From deflections to charges, NBA.com offers a variety of what it calls “hustle" statistics. How did the Brooklyn Nets fare last season? Long gone...
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Brooklyn Nets: Who should be go-to guy in the clutch?

by Jacob Zinkula
It’s not clear whether the 'clutch gene' is real, but what do the numbers say regarding who the Brooklyn Nets should turn to at the end of...
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