Thursday Headlines: Modernizing UK Basketball Edition

UK Basketball apparently is using a new shooting analytics tool.

By Zac Oakes@ZacOakes Jun 29, 2023, 6:40am EDT

Technology in sports continues to evolve, and staying at the top of the game means staying on top of new technology.

For UK Basketball, it seems like the Wildcats program is utilizing a new piece of technology looking at shooting analytics.

Tristan Paris noted on Twitter that the system is called the Noah Shooting System and provides instant feedback on shot arc and placement.

In the background, you can notice Kentucky using a new shooting analytic software.

It is called the “Noah Shooting System”, and it helps track shots in real time.

It works by using a sensor above the rim to measure shots anywhere on the court, providing instant feedback for… pic.twitter.com/AtVdyChLtT
— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) June 29, 2023

According to Pharis, the system is currently used by most of the NBA (26/30 teams), as well as at programs like Alabama and Virginia.

And here’s some more about the system.

Here is an informational video on “Noah” directly from the company. pic.twitter.com/P3SdYfbG1n
— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) June 29, 2023

Overall, such technology should be beneficial to help the players and coaches get a deeper look at the offense and work on minor details to help improve their game.

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