Epiosde 260: Ken Pomeroy, Founder of Kenpom

Epiosde 260: Ken Pomeroy, Founder of Kenpom

April 30, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 260

About this episode

Ken Pomeroy discusses the impact of analytics in college basketball and shares insights on valuable stats for coaches.

On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Ken Pomeroy, Founder and Owner of KenPom and one of the most influential voices in college basketball analytics. Ken has helped reshape how coaches, media, and fans understand the game through advanced metrics and data-driven insights. His work has become a staple across the sport, providing a deeper look into team performance beyond traditional stats. In this episode we discuss the top three most valuable stats for coaches to focus on, how to effectively use plus-minus within your program, and which analytics he has noticed that consistently show up in championship-level teams.

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