Startups That Are Innovating The Basketball Industry – TechRound

For years, basketball has been at the forefront of technology. Everything from advanced player analytics, enhanced training tools, and online streaming platforms have all revolutionised how fans and athletes engage with the sport.

As a result, the sport has consistently grown year over year and is showing no signs of slowing down which means that more startup businesses catering to the basketball industry have popped up.

How Big of an Industry is Basketball?

The latest surveys, which track people’s engagement with sports and physical activity, show that nearly 1.2 million children and young people (aged 5-16) play basketball every week and nearly 350,000 adults (16+) participate in the sport twice a month, making a total of 1.55 million. It also means basketball is England’s second most popular team sport, after football.

Which Startups Are Innovating the Basketball Industry?

There are various startups that are designing tech and apps for basketball. Some of these startups include:

Sportvisio

SportsVisio’s revolutionary new AI can automatically understand and track various basketball statistics. Use your phone to record the game, our AI does the rest. See your box stats, highlights of shots, assists, points, and more. Easily share them with others.

SIQ Basketball

Improve your skills with the same real-time shot tracking and shooting analytics used by the pros. 9D sensor, AI, and app give real-time feedback on any court.

SIQ provides you not only critical shooting form data but also how that is improving over time. On your driveway, at the court or on game day. Get feedback on every shot. Become a shot maker, not a shot taker.

UTRAIN

Utrain is the ultimate booking app designed specifically for basketball trainers. With Utrain, trainers can easily manage their schedules, handle client bookings, and grow their businesses, all in one place. Their user-friendly platform simplifies the process, eliminating double bookings and streamlining payments, allowing trainers to focus on coaching. Whether you’re running individual sessions or organising camps, Utrain is the perfect tool to boost your training business.

Hoopfit

Whether you’re a young kid chasing NBA dreams, an adult who plays pickup games, or someone who uses basketball to stay active and healthy, Hoopfit can help you improve. Even beginners learning to play basketball for the first time can benefit from Hoopfit which is the most advanced basketball training machine ever.

Robo Point Guard

Robo PG will use innovative technology such as robotics, and machine learning and AI to accelerate player development and create elite shooters. Robo Point Guard has autonomous movement and sees where you are on the court to create realistic passing including chest, bounce, and lob passes. Real-time video analysis and skeletal mapping create instant feedback for coaches and trainers on player performance and shooting form.