How a Smart Basketball Could Change Officiating and Player Training

A basketball being developed with Wilson incorporates a small sensor chip, with potential uses in officiating and player feedback. The discussion explains how the ball has been tested, what information the chip may provide, and the expected timelines for its use.

- Testing: chip weight and comparisons of chip-equipped and standard balls
- Potential uses: detecting ball contact and changes in shot arc or spin; analyzing shooting data for player training
- Timeline and scope: possible officiating use in competitive games as soon as next year, while a consumer training application is described as further off

For basketball players, coaches, and fans interested in sports technology, this offers an overview of the proposed applications and their current development stage. Follow announcements about competitive-game trials to learn when the technology is put into use.