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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • A Yahoo account
  • An active Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league (H2H Categories scoring)
  • Access to the Fantasy Basketball Analytics platform

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Login with Yahoo

Navigate to the platform and click the login button. You’ll be redirected to Yahoo’s secure OAuth login page.
The platform uses Yahoo’s official OAuth 2.0 authentication, so your credentials are never stored by the application.
After authorizing the application, you’ll be redirected back to the league selection page.
2

Select Your League

Choose your fantasy basketball league from the list of available leagues.The platform will display:
  • League season (most recent first)
  • Your team name
  • League type (filtered to H2H Categories only)
If you have multiple leagues, you can switch between them at any time by logging out and selecting a different league.
3

Navigate the Dashboard

Once you’ve selected your league, you’ll be taken to the analytics dashboard. The dashboard features multiple tabs:
  • Category Strengths: View weekly team comparisons and category rankings
  • Compare Teams: Analyze season-long performance across all teams
  • Trends: Track your team’s statistical progression over time
  • Player Contributions: See individual player impacts on your team stats
  • Trade Analyzer: Evaluate potential trades with comprehensive analysis
  • Draft: View keeper information and draft planning tools

First Actions

Once you’re logged in and viewing the dashboard, here are some recommended first steps:

View Your Category Strengths

1

Select the Category Strengths tab

This tab shows your weekly matchup performance.
2

Choose a week

Use the week selector to view any week of the season (defaults to current week).
3

Analyze your rankings

Review how your team ranks in each statistical category compared to every other team in the league. Categories include:
  • Points (PTS)
  • Rebounds (REB)
  • Assists (AST)
  • Steals (STL)
  • Blocks (BLK)
  • 3-Pointers Made (3PTM)
  • Field Goal % (FG%)
  • Free Throw % (FT%)
  • Turnovers (TO)
  • Double-Doubles (DD)

Compare Teams

Navigate to the Compare Teams tab to view season-long statistics:
  1. Toggle between “Season Totals” and “Weekly Averages”
  2. Switch between table view and card view based on your device
  3. See your team highlighted and ranked against all opponents
  4. Review the analysis summary to understand your competitive position

Evaluate a Trade

1

Open the Trade Analyzer tab

Click on the Trade Analyzer tab in the navigation.
2

Add players you're trading away

Use the search box under “Trading Away” to find and add players from your roster.
3

Add players you're acquiring

Use the search box under “Acquiring” to find and add NBA players you want to trade for.
The player search includes all active NBA players with current season statistics.
4

Evaluate the trade

Click “Evaluate Trade” to see:
  • Statistical impact on each category
  • How your league rankings would change
  • Strategic insights and recommendations
  • Visual summary of the trade’s impact

Understanding the Dashboard

The dashboard provides several key features: Each tab loads its data on-demand to keep the interface fast and responsive. Click any tab to access its features:
  • Category Strengths: Weekly matchup analysis
  • Compare Teams: Season-long team comparisons
  • Trends: Historical performance charts
  • Player Contributions: Individual player analysis
  • Trade Analyzer: Trade impact evaluation
  • Draft: Keeper tracking and draft tools

Responsive Design

The platform adapts to your device:
  • Desktop: Full table views with all statistics visible
  • Tablet/Mobile: Card views for easier scrolling and reading

Real-Time Data

All data is fetched from Yahoo Fantasy Sports API in real-time, ensuring you always see the most up-to-date statistics and standings.

Next Steps

Explore Features

Try each dashboard tab to discover all the analytics available

Self-Host Setup

Learn how to set up your own instance of the platform

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues or have questions:
  • Check the browser console for error messages
  • Verify you’re using a H2H Categories league (not Roto or Points)
  • Make sure your league has active data for the current season
  • Review the Setup Guide for self-hosting troubleshooting

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