Welcome to Slayin’ the Game! I’m Maven, a computational biologist by day and basketball fanatic by night. This blog is my space to share thoughts and observations about the game I love while focusing on both the NBA and WNBA (with some women’s college basketball sprinkled in).
While I won’t be primarily focusing on in-depth statistical analyses or complex film breakdowns that you might find from excellent analysts like Nekias Duncan or Mike Prada, I hope to provide thoughtful observations and fair critiques of both men’s and women’s basketball. My goal is to:
As someone with a background in data analysis, I appreciate the analytical side of basketball, but I also love the human elements of the game. You’ll find a mix of:
I’ll be covering:
This is meant to be a space for thoughtful basketball discussion. I welcome different perspectives and insights from fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard WNBA fan, NBA enthusiast, or love both leagues, there’s a place for you here.
What aspects of basketball are you most interested in discussing? Let me know in the comments below!