Shot Selection Trends in Euroleague Basketball from 2013 to 2023

Year 2023, Volume: 2 Issue: 2, 18 - 24, 31.12.2023

Tugay Durmuş , Övünç Erdeveciler

Abstract

This study provides an extensive assessment of the trends in offensive shot selection in Euroleague basketball during a ten-year period, spanning from the 2013-2014 to the 2022-2023 seasons. The following game-related statistics from 1899 games were examined in this study: two-point attempts (2PA), three-point attempts (3PA), and free-throw attempts (FTA). Mean statistics were employed, and the percentage of each shot selection was calculated to offer a understanding of evolving team strategies. The results show a constant and significant shift in the preferences for shot selection, with a noticeable decrease in two-point attempts and a concurrent increase in three-point attempts. Three-pointers made per game had a significant increase, going from 20.86 in the first season to 25.10 in the most recent. The observed trends suggest that Euroleague teams are progressively adapting to the success of three-point shooting in modern basketball. The implications extend beyond the court, influencing team efficiency, player development, and the overall landscape of global basketball. Future research may delve into defensive adaptations in response to increased three-point attempts and compare trends observed in the Euroleague with other prominent basketball leagues globally.

Keywords

basketball, game trends, shot selection

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