Voir FiveThirtyEight's Signals, Vol. 1 - Episode 4

You know the name Kevin Durant. But unless you're a true basketball insider, you don't know the name of the man who helped Durant become an MVP: Justin Zormelo. A former student manager for the Georgetown basketball team, and a trained mathematician, Zormelo uses advanced analytics and film studies to propel players toward perfection, players like Durant. And now Zormelo has an intriguing prospect who just might make a name for himself: Thon Maker, a 17-year-old from Sudan with the height of a center (7'1") and the skills of a guard. Follow Zormelo as he trains and guides this unique student from promise into the spotlight.