Since the early days of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers have thrived on the three-point shot. Measuring by volume or percentage yields the same results: Portland likes the long ball. This year, they’re getting an assist during shooting practice from Noah Basketball, whose video feedback technology gives players real-time feedback on shot arc and depth.
Jami Goldberg of The Oregonian explained the system in an article today. It tracks location of shot, arc of the ball, and accuracy, giving coaches and players audio and digital feedback for each shot.
Goldberg quotes Head Coach Terry Stotts:
“Instantaneously, I was able to tell Dame and CJ what they did, what their average arc was, how they shot in different quadrants,” Stotts said.