SportVU
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SportVU is a camera system that collects data 25 times per second. Its aim is to follow the ball and all players on court.[1] SportVU provides statistics such as real-time player and ball positioning through software and statistical algorithms. Through this data, STATS presents performance metrics for players and teams to use.[2]
STATS was first created for soccer, however it later expanded the core SportVU technology into basketball beginning with the 2010-2011 NBA season. Currently, STATS is the Official Tracking partner of the NBA.[3] The NBA uses statistics collected by SportVU on NBA.com and NBATV as well as in arenas across the country to provide information for the audience. SportVU statistics are utilized by teams in the league for the purpose of analytics and player development. The cameras keep a digitized visual record of every game, collecting players' positions and speed.