STATS SportVU utilizes a six-camera system installed in basketball arenas to track the real-time positions of players and the ball 25 times per second. Utilizing this tracking data, STATS is able to create a wealth of innovative statistics based on speed, distance, player separation and ball possession.
The combination of player and ball tracking and STATS rich historical information database provides the most comprehensive and sophisticated basketball data stream available. These statistics can be used to create a wide variety of engaging content for both the casual and savvy basketball fan.
Why Choose STATS SportVU Data?
Quantify the Intangible
The data captured by STATS SportVU unlocks a plethora of statistics that were previously too burdensome or impossible to quantify. These insights add another layer of information that basketball fans crave and can be used to engage readers, power second screen applications, or simply provide more in-depth coverage of the game.
Accurate and Efficient Data Delivery
STATS SportVU statistics are subject to the same rigorous quality assurance process that makes STATS data feeds the trusted source of sports information for leading media companies around the world. Available via API or XML feed, you’ll be able to quickly integrate STATS SportVU data into your existing digital platform.
Official NBA Partner
STATS is the official statistics distribution partner of the NBA and STATS SportVU cameras are installed in every NBA arena. You can’t get STATS SportVU data anywhere else.
Constant Innovation
STATS has a team of data scientists and engineers that are dedicated to creating new and innovative basketball statistics based on STATS SportVU data. Interested in a specific type of statistic that’s currently unavailable? Chances are we’ll be able to quantify it.
Getting STATS SportVU data
There are two ways to access STATS SportVU data – using our cloud-based analytics software ICE or via an XML feed.
Option 1: STATS ICE™
STATS ICE is a Web-based tool that allows users to easily search and filter STATS SportVU statistics. STATS ICE also gives you access to standard and premium reports, handy for quickly pulling together relevant statistics to produce unique and compelling content. This option includes the following features:
- Single-package deal that includes one login to STATS ICE (Enterprise solution also available)
- Three seasons of STATS SportVU data (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-2016)
- Access to pre- and post-game statistical reports
- Access to in-progress reports (Extra fees may apply)
- Access to the following standard reports:
- Event Reports
- Passing Reports
- Rebounding Reports
- Shooting Reports
- Summary Reports
- Touch Location Reports
- Access to the following premium reports (Extra fees may apply):
- Ball Screen Reports
- Defense Reports
- Performance and Fitness
Option 2: Feed (XML or API)
Feeds are a good choice for those who want access to STATS SportVU statistics for web syndication, leaderboards, enhanced box scores or who wish to use the raw positional data to build their own visualizations.
There are two STATS SportVU feeds available, Statistical and Tracking Coordinate data.
The Statistical data feed includes the following:
- All STATS SportVU statistics, including over 30 that are updated while games are in progress
- Three seasons of STATS SportVU data (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-2016)
The Tracking Coordinate data feed includes the following:
- All X/Y/Z positioning data points
- Three seasons of data (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16)
- Post-game updates
Note: This data feed does NOT include any STATS derived statistics
Some examples of how STATS SportVU statistics are used to power content and engage basketball fans:
Speed and Distance
Before STATS SportVU, it would be impossible to quantify how many miles a player runs over the course of a game or a season or the average speeds of the fastest players in the league. These easily understood metrics offer excellent sponsorship or branding opportunities and can be updated while a game is in-progress.
Ball Screens
The Ball Screen is one of the most common plays in basketball and STATS SportVU is able to detect the event, the defensive coverage used and the result of the play. Viewers can dig into the performance of their favorite screener and ball handler combos or analyze the frequency of specific outcomes including shots, assists, passes, turnovers, fouls, drives and more.
Defensive Metrics
STATS SportVU can also track defensive performances, including unique statistics such as drives allowed, offensive rebounds allowed, and stop percentages. This information can be used to deepen the understanding and appreciation of defensive performances that often get lost in traditional box scores.
Interested in STATS SportVU?
If you would like to get even more information about STATS SportVU, get in touch with one of our experts today.