Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Partners with MIT, Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Analytics Training Camp

August 15, 2023 – Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Sports Analytics Training Camp for students, in partnership with The Philadelphia 76ers, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mosaic Development Partners.

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CHEYNEY, PA –The groundbreaking collaboration aims to revolutionize athlete intelligence and performance analytics by bringing together the mission of Cheyney University, the cutting-edge research capabilities of MIT, and the expertise of one of the NBA's most iconic franchises.

Cheyney University's Sports Analytics Training Camp brings a wealth of practical sports analytics knowledge and real-world experience to the collaboration. Through the camp, aspiring analysts gained hands-on exposure to cutting-edge techniques and tools used in professional sports. By participating in this collaborative initiative, Cheyney's program will contribute invaluable insights and perspectives from its diverse pool of talented students, enabling them to bridge the gap between academia and the sports industry.

"We are honored to join forces with the Philadelphia 76ers and MIT in this groundbreaking initiative," said Aaron Walton, President of Cheyney University. "Our program has always aimed to empower the next generation of sports analytics professionals, and this partnership provides an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact. By merging the theoretical knowledge of MIT with the practical application provided by the 76ers, we are poised to revolutionize athlete intelligence."