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Box-score depth, efficiency metrics and role projection.

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Explore 5×5 How it is evaluated
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disciplines
2
Performance indicators
11
Scouting parameters
8
Evaluation criteria
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Basketball · discipline

5×5

Full-court basketball under FIBA rules.

5 Positions
Format
5 v 5 · 4 × 10 min (FIBA)
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
League + playoffs · Cup · Tournament
Age & level
U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
01

Positions

Backcourt2

  • Point guard
  • Shooting guard

Wings1

  • Small forward

Frontcourt2

  • Power forward
  • Centre
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Scoring4

  • Points per game ↑
  • True shooting % ↑
  • 3-point percentage % ↑
  • Free-throw percentage % ↑

Rebounding1

  • Rebounds (offensive / defensive) ↑

Playmaking2

  • Assists ↑
  • Turnovers ↓

Defence2

  • Steals ↑
  • Blocks ↑

Role1

  • Usage rate %

Impact1

  • Plus / minus ↑
03

Scouting parameters

Skill

  • Shooting mechanics & range
  • Ball handling
  • Finishing at the rim

Feel

  • Basketball IQ & reads
  • On-ball & team defence

Athletic

  • Length & wingspan
  • Explosiveness & vertical

Character

  • Motor & competitiveness
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method League table

Win–loss record and playoff seeding; no draws.

Competition records
  • Points in a game
  • Points in a season
  • Double-doubles
  • Three-pointers made
  • Appearances
05

Achievements

  • League & cup titles
  • Promotions
  • National-team caps
  • Youth international selections
  • Individual awards
  • Team of the season
06

Video requirements

  • Full gameSideline angle, continuous.
    Required
  • Offence & defence cut-upsSeparate offensive and defensive possessions.
    Required
  • Shooting workoutForm shooting and range.
    Optional
07

Evaluation

Method Banded skill grades

Skills graded on a 5-band scale, with a role projection for the next level.

1Liability2Below average3Average4Strength5Elite
Criteria
  • Shooting
  • Shot creation
  • Defence
  • Rebounding
  • Role projection (starter, rotation, specialist)

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