The 5th Factor
Stats & Analytics
What it is
Basketball analytics site covering NBA Draft prospects, NCAA standouts, and rookie development — with big boards, prospect trackers, advanced metrics, and digestible insights by David Lee.
The 5th Factor is a basketball analytics site by David Lee focused on NBA Draft coverage and prospect development. It simplifies the process of tracking emerging talent with digestible insights, advanced stat breakdowns, and a glossary to help casual and hardcore fans alike contextualize player growth.
How it works
Head to the5thfactor.io and explore the Big Board for comprehensive draft rankings with player measurements and statistical analysis.
The 2026 Prospect Tracker covers top NCAA prospects with daily and full-season metrics plus historical comparisons. The NBA Rookie/Soph Tracker monitors next-gen NBA stars with per-game stats, advanced metrics, and trend analysis. Content ranges from casual watchlists to deep prospect profiles.
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Stats & Analytics
Sports
Basketball
Top feature
Free to access
Good to know
Covers the full pipeline from NCAA prospects to NBA rookies and sophomores
The Good
- +Free to access
- +Covers the full pipeline from NCAA prospects to NBA rookies and sophomores
- +Big Board offers detailed evaluations with measurements and stats
- +2026 Prospect Tracker includes daily updates and historical comparisons
- +Rookie/Soph Tracker adds trend analysis for in-season development
- +Includes a glossary of advanced stats for less experienced readers
The Trade-offs
- -Basketball-only - no coverage of other sports
- -Focused on draft and development, not useful for general NBA game-by-game analysis
- -Content depth depends on how actively the site is updated during the offseason