FIBA Approved KINEXON Software Taking Data-Powered Analytics to Next Level
KINEXON, who recently joined the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Approved Software program, is helping enhance basketball across the globe with innovative live data, insights and actions.
Through its data-driven approach, KINEXON’s goal is to make the sport healthier, smarter and more enjoyable for all stakeholders, including players, coaches, teams, national federations, leagues, broadcasters, media, sponsors and fans. By prioritizing data quality over data quantity, KINEXON aims to uncover exclusive insights and turn them into trackable and tangible actions and results – both on and off the court.
“KINEXON joins a global innovation movement within FIBA, and with their cutting-edge tracking solutions already well established on the market, we see ample opportunities for both KINEXON and basketball to reach new heights together.”
“In addition to managing load of both teams and players and monitoring injury prevention which is crucial for gaining a competitive edge, tracking data also can open doors for broadcasters to use the information for fan engagement, an area that is increasingly important.”
KINEXON’s tracking technology calculates athletes’ metrics to provide solutions for performance profiling, loads and injury management. All live data and metrics can be visualized on KINEXON’s analytics platform, which is compatible with most devices and computers and offers countless metrics tailored to individual needs.
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“Our collaboration with FIBA and its official software approval program is a huge boost for our international growth. We will continue to empower basketball teams around the world to use smart insights formed from live performance data to enable innovations in load management, performance analysis and coaching.”
The FIBA Approved Software program, launched in 2021, aims to connect approved software to various stakeholders throughout the FIBA Family. For more information, click here.
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