Posted: 2023-01-10 08:12:04 (CT) [ 688 views ]
Feb. 08,2023
TEAM SCORE 2-PT 3-PT FT OREB REB VMI
Tenn#6(19-4) 65 28-60 7-19 2-3 13 37 -1.60
Vandrblt(11-12) 66 24-55 10-25 8-12 9 29 -0.40
IowaSt#11(16-6) 71 23-50 6-18 19-24 5 30 0.00
W.Virg(14-9) 76 23-50 6-18 19-24 5 30 0.00
At Basketball VMI:
...We follow each D-1 Basketball team’s schedule, identifying where the team played and the elevation of the arena. Since the altitude, temperature and humidity at game time affects how freely the ball flies through the game time air density, the players must adjust their shooting distance by various amounts from a “minute” differential--to a greater amount of force, in order to center the longer 3-pt shot into the rim. Any amount over 1-1/2 inches is significant enough to cause a miss which can cause a Bracket Buster.
We not only track the teams’ schedule as to the location and conditions, but then we apply an index called the Visual Memory Index which tells you whether the shooter will begin the day shooting longer than necessary or shorter than necessary and by what estimated amount.
Yes, it does take some reading to understand the VMI tracking system, but it provides a provable insight into the game that is highly affected by the three point shot. Most sports enthusiasts are aware that the football field-goal kick travels further at Denver than at other stadiums, but many have not applied that understanding to the three-point shot in basketball. We have several years of statistical performance data on professional basketball and are now venturing into Division I college basketball.
Many disciplines are involved in this premise; The Physics of Basketball travel, the Psychological impact on players, Physiological impact on players moving into and out of higher altitudes, Statistical analysis of three-point shooting, and many others you may be interested in.
Contact us if you would like to do your University project on Division I basketball statistics and impact--paired with our Visual Memory Index.
