How Are You Wired? - Dhruv Mehrotra, South Dakota Assistant Coach & Director of Analytics and Strategy

In this episode, Coach Willis and Coach Teeden sit down with Dhruv Mehrotra, Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota. Dhruv shares his unique journey through college basketball, from playing Division III basketball at Haverford College and studying physics to working in basketball operations, video, analytics, and player development before joining the South Dakota coaching staff.

The conversation dives into analytics, player development, scouting, player evaluation, preparation, and the evolving role of technology in college basketball. Dhruv explains how his background in physics and data has shaped the way he sees the game, how coaches can use analytics without losing the human element, and how preparation and attention to detail can create value for a coaching staff.

Dhruv also offers valuable advice for young coaches, graduate assistants, managers, and aspiring basketball professionals looking to break into the college game. He shares lessons from his experiences at BYU and South Dakota, the importance of doing the unseen work, and what it takes to consistently add value while earning the trust of the people around you.

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Billy Teeden – Florida College Basketball
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