Polygence Scholar2025
Sparsh Rathore
Class of 2027Broadlands, VA
About
I'm Sparsh Rathore I would be working on how "The Role of Economics in the Formation of Basketball Team." I choose this topic because I interested in sports management and I love sports statistics. After the end of the project, I would like to use the research paper as a way for me to get into one of the best business schools.Projects
- "How a Team’s Economic Strategy Impacts its Success on the Court" with mentor Karen (Nov. 22, 2025)
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How a Team’s Economic Strategy Impacts its Success on the Court
Started June 4, 2025
Abstract or project description
This paper explores the impact of a team’s economic strategy on its success rate, where success is measured as championships won. The paper aims to highlight the history of the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and its key parts involved in roster construction. It examines how the CBA has affected two specific franchises, the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder, in their pursuit of championships. It further includes a detailed breakdown of how General Managers (GMs) utilize different elements of the CBA to construct their rosters. Lastly, it assesses which of these two teams is better positioned to win multiple championships under the new CBA.