{"podcast":{"title":"X's and Joe's","slug":"x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","podcast_index_feed_id":6715022,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/xs-and-joes","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/xs-and-joes","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/9c/64/c6/96/9c64c696-d505-4684-b21d-b2003394fc0f/9d5001cd25f7ce8f59a565ee9317ae97eef05e29f5af21c6084fd4f8abafc8a4ebf2d3078ee333fdfb67d73bfa5e57c92d737ddcb427be9e14c3115365581d28.jpeg","author":"Back Home Network","episode_count":60,"summary":"X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball. Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions. And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington. In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T10:19:42.402309+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022"},"episode":{"title":"[43] CBB Moneyball and The Omar Cooper Parallel","slug":"43-cbb-moneyball-and-the-omar-cooper-parallel","published_at":"2025-11-20T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/43-cbb-moneyball-and-the-omar-cooper-parallel","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/859aaa5a-bda9-4c3c-85b5-62565ce099c5.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/859aaa5a-bda9-4c3c-85b5-62565ce099c5.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth break down how player compensation is forcing coaches and programs to think like Billy Beane, analyzing roster construction through the lens of buying wins instead of just buying players. IU's Hot Start & The Omar Cooper Parallel The guys open celebrating IU's 4-0 start under Darian DeVries while drawing parallels between miracle plays in football and basketball. Finding ways to win isn't just about spectacular moments—it's about putting yourself in position through smart aggregation of talent and data. • Omar Cooper's impossible catch as a \"games of inches\" lesson • IU rising in metrics by beating predictors • Conerway's passing, Wilkerson's elite shooting on display • Penn State fans still bewildered in grocery stores The Moneyball Framework for College Basketball Mike and Bob lay out how the classic \"Moneyball\" approach translates to today's NIL-driven college basketball landscape, where buying wins through buying points is the new reality. • The key quote: \"Your goal shouldn't be to buy players. Your goal should be to buy wins.\" • One-seed teams need roughly 540+ point margin over opponents for the season • Box Plus Minus (BPM) as the \"on-base percentage\" of basketball • IU's last 500+ point variance seasons: 2013, 1993, 1992, 1990 Finding Undervalued Talent The hosts identify the statistical thresholds and player types that offer the best return on investment in the portal and recruiting landscape. • Players with 5.0+ BPM at mid-majors show \"stickiness\" when jumping to Power Five • Elite one-seed starters average 8.7 BPM (roughly Yogi Ferrell level or better) • 85% of one-seed starters have 6.0+ BPM • The \"Lance Jones bump\" - finding best player on mediocre team who can elevate • Target the Mountain West, A-10, and top mid-majors for…","meta_description":"Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth break down how player compensation is forcing coaches and programs to think like Billy Beane, analyzing roster construction thr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6866,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/episodes/43-cbb-moneyball-and-the-omar-cooper-parallel/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/43-cbb-moneyball-and-the-omar-cooper-parallel.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}