Okay, so I’ve been getting into fantasy basketball lately, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. I decided to dive deep and figure out this whole “rankings” thing, and it’s been a journey, to say the least.
First off, I started by just looking up some basic rankings online. You know, the usual big-name sites like Yahoo, ESPN, and some others I stumbled upon. I figured, “Hey, these guys are the pros, they must know what they’re doing.” So I started jotting down names, trying to make sense of who’s supposed to be good and who’s not. I quickly realized it wasn’t as simple as just picking the biggest names. There’s a whole strategy to this!
Then I started digging into different types of leagues. Roto, category-based… it’s a whole different language. I spent hours reading articles and watching videos, trying to wrap my head around it all. I even started making my own spreadsheets, trying to compare player stats and see how they would perform in different league formats. It was a mess, to be honest, but a fun mess.
One thing I learned is that there’s this thing called “ADP,” which stands for Average Draft Position. It’s basically where players are typically getting picked in drafts. I started looking at the ADP data from different sites, trying to spot any hidden gems or players that were being overvalued. It felt like detective work, piecing together clues to find the best players for my team.
My Little Project
After a while, I figured I could try to make my own little ranking system. It wouldn’t be perfect and I am no expert, but it would be fun. I started by compiling all the information that I was gathering.
- Gathering Data: I started to pull in stats from different sites to create some sort of data based on what I had searched.
- Comparing Stats: I started to compare players to see who was good at what, like points, rebounds, assists, etc.
- Adjusting for League Type: It was important to remember that different leagues value different stats, so I had to make adjustments.
- Putting It All Together: I put all this data into a spreadsheet and tried to come up with a formula that made sense, at least to me.
I also tried to get a sense of where players were being drafted on average. I learned that there are many factors to consider, such as a player’s potential for improvement, their team situation, and even their injury history. It was a lot to take in, but I found it fascinating. I tried to incorporate all of this into my rankings, but it was tough. I realized that these rankings are not an exact science, and there’s always an element of uncertainty in fantasy sports.
Honestly, my little ranking system is probably a total mess. But hey, I’m learning, and it’s been a blast. I’m still not sure if I’m any good at this fantasy basketball thing, but I’m definitely having fun trying to figure it out. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually win a league. A guy can dream, right?