Game Theory and Sports - Simultaneous Games

Have you ever wondered how a soccer goalie can increase their likelihood of saving a penalty kick? Or what might go into a college basketball player trying to decide whether to enter the NBA draft or return to school for another year? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we again deep dive the world of game theory, only this time to discuss simultaneous games, their application to sport, and strategies players can take to come out on top. So if you’re interested in learning what game theory has to teach us both on the playing field and behind the scenes, just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.