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Ed Küpfer · Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 627 Location: Toronto

MIT Sloan Sports Business Conference, Part II: The Legend of Curly's Gold! It's coming on Feb 9 and there looks to be an all-star roster of speakers lined up. Due to events beyond my control I missed last year's, but I heard good things about it and I am soooo on it this time. I mean, who doesn't want to hear RC Buford talk on a "Defending the Title" panel? I can safely state that there isn't a single hoops fan who would want to miss that. So sign up for it, and then drop me a line -- maybe we can hook up for a meal and a pint.

HeatherA · Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 53

Paul G and I will be there again. We both loved last year's conference and are looking forward to the agenda this year.

It would be great if the ABPR folk could get together again this year after the conference. That was one of the best parts.

John Hollinger · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 96

That's an awesome panel -- I guess RC is coming up for the Celts-Spurs throwdown the next day. Be great to see everyone up there ...

basketballvalue · Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 77

I'll be there, though I won't be able to stick around for dinner this time. I'm definitely looking forward to it though, last year's event was excellent.

Hope to see everyone there,
Aaron
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schtevie · Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 111

Any updates on the head-count?

Any thoughts on what should be of interest to the basketball analytics community? I expect Bill James to say that the NBA should replace the B with a CA, which probably isn't worth $100. However, Mike Zarren giving the in-depth, guided tour of the Celtics operation might.

HoopStudies · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

I will be up there F night through Sunday noon. Lots of booked hotels, so I'm guessing there's a good turnout.
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Eli W · Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 330

I will be there. I had a blast last year. I look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new people.
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DLew · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 66

I'll be there

KG4MVP · Joined: 23 Dec 2007 Posts: 2

I am new to this site and very interested in sports statistics. This seminar seems very interesting, but is not very convenient for me, so I had a few questions I was wondering if someone could answer. When is the deadline for this thing? What is the expected turnout and what specifically does everyone hope to get from this?

gabefarkas · Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 958 Location: Durham, NC

I'm in.

jkubatko · Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 571 Location: Columbus, OH

I just made my reservations. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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TexasEx · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 24 Location: Houston, TX

I will be there again as well.

Ryan J. Parker · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 97 Location: Charleston, SC

Just made my reservations. Interested in meeting some of you guys.

How do the breakout sessions work? Is it going to be tough to get into the basketball analytics session?

John Hollinger · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 96

Basketball analytics will have a velvet rope and bouncers collecting a $10 cover charge, except that they'll let in all the hot chicks for free. Also, you'll have to solve a complex differential equation or you'll be asked to give up your seat.

Actually, last year basketball analytics had room for everyone. It was close to full, but it wasn't like people were spilling out into the aisles either.

Ryan J. Parker · Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 97 Location: Charleston, SC

I weigh about 150 if I'm wet... does this make me bouncer material at a conference like this? Wink