All the analytics you need for college basketball, completely free
What is KenPom?
KenPom.com (officially kenpom.com) is one of the most well-known college basketball analytics sites, created by Ken Pomeroy. It provides adjusted efficiency ratings, tempo data, and team rankings that have become a staple for serious college basketball fans. However, KenPom requires a paid subscription of $24.95 per year to access most of its data.
Why College Hoops Data is a Free Alternative
College Hoops Data (CHD) was built to provide the same caliber of analytics that KenPom offers, plus additional features, all without a paywall. CHD uses adjusted efficiency ratings as its foundation, the same methodology that makes KenPom valuable, and layers on game predictions, player form tracking, a tournament simulator, and more.
Whether you're filling out a March Madness bracket, researching teams for daily picks, or just want to understand which teams are truly the best, CHD gives you the tools to do it without spending a dollar.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CHD | KenPom | BartTorvik | ESPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Ratings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NET Rankings | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Game Predictions | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Player Stats | ✓ | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Hot/Cold Form | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Tournament Simulator | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Bracketology | ✓ | — | — | — |
| AI Articles | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Price | Free | $24.95/yr | Free | Free |
Getting Started
Getting started with College Hoops Data is simple. No account required, no paywall, just visit the site and start exploring:
- NET Rankings — See where every team stands with quad records and efficiency data
- Scoreboard — Live scores with real-time predictions and win probabilities
- Teams — Deep-dive into any team's stats, schedule, and efficiency profile
- Players — Search player stats with hot/cold form indicators
- Tournament Simulator — Simulate the NCAA tournament bracket with data-driven outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College Hoops Data really free?
Yes. Every feature on College Hoops Data is completely free with no paywall, no subscription, and no hidden fees. You get full access to efficiency ratings, NET rankings, game predictions, player analytics, tournament simulator, bracketology, and AI-generated articles without creating an account.
How does CHD compare to KenPom for efficiency metrics?
Both College Hoops Data and KenPom use adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency (points per 100 possessions) as their foundation. CHD adds several additional layers including player form tracking, venue-specific home court advantage, rest and travel adjustments, and conference familiarity dampening to produce more nuanced predictions.
What does CHD have that KenPom doesn't?
College Hoops Data offers several features not found on KenPom: player hot/cold form tracking based on recent game trends, an interactive tournament simulator, bracketology projections, AI-generated game previews and recaps, betting analysis, and transparent real-time accuracy tracking for the prediction model.
Is there a mobile app?
College Hoops Data is a web app fully optimized for mobile browsers. You can use it on any phone or tablet by visiting college-hoops-data.com. A dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android is currently in development.