Hi Coach,

Top teams at all levels, from the Golden State Warriors to Sierra Canyon, are emphasizing these four metrics, called The Four Factors, in evaluating their performances:

• Effective field goal percentage
• Offensive rebound percentage
• Turnover percentage
• Free throw factor

What makes these so important? Former San Francisco head coach Todd Golden now runs the Florida Gators men’s basketball program. Golden is one of college basketball’s foremost authorities on analytics, showed us how he uses these metrics in his player development — and how it influences some of his most radical coaching decisions.

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Brian Williams

The Coaching Toolbox