Ken Pomeroy

Ken Pomeroy is a distinguished American statistician best known for founding KenPom.com, a website that revolutionized the way college basketball is analyzed. His site provides in-depth, tempo-free statistics, including metrics like offensive and defensive efficiency, which have become essential tools for NCAA teams, analysts, and enthusiasts. Often compared to Bill James in the realm of baseball analytics, Pomeroy’s work has significantly shaped modern basketball statistics.

Before diving into sports analytics, Pomeroy earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in atmospheric sciences from the University of Wyoming. He initially worked as a meteorologist for the U.S. government before transitioning to teaching at the University of Utah. His passion for basketball analytics led him to launch KenPom.com as a hobby in the early 2000s, which eventually became his full-time focus in 2012.

Beyond his website, Pomeroy’s influence in the basketball world is far-reaching. His data-driven insights are used by the NCAA Tournament selection committee and numerous Division I programs. His work has been featured in major outlets like The New York Times and ESPN, further cementing his place as a key figure in the sports analytics field. Now based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Pomeroy continues to shape the landscape of college basketball through his innovative statistical approach.