Key performance indicators for success in the 2024 Olympic men's basketball tournaments

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Lubor Tomanek
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1637-8115
Štefan Suja
Aleksandar Selmanovic
Tomas Vencurik
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1122-235X

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine differences between winning and defeated basketball teams in the 2024 Men's Olympic Tournament (OT) (n = 26) and the 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT) (n = 36). The differences were assessed in three selected indicators: 3-point percentage (3PT%), rebound percentage (REB%), and turnover percentage (TOV%). T test has shown significant differences in 3PT% (p < .01) and REB% (p < .01) at OT. In OQT, we found statistically significant differences between winning teams and defeated in all variables (p < .01). Binary logistic regression identified in OQT all three independent variables as significant predictors of winning. If 3PT% and REB% increased by one unit, the odds of winning increased by 13% and 29%, respectively. On the other hand, if TOV% increased by one unit, the odds of winning decreased by 24%. In the OT, the binary logistic regression identifies only REB% as a significant predictor of winning. One unit of increase in REB% was associated with a 25% greater chance of winning. Coaches should focus on 3-point shooting efficiency, rebounding control, and minimizing turnovers, as these factors significantly affect the likelihood of winning basketball games.

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Olympic Section

Author Biographies

Lubor Tomanek, Comenius University Bratislava

Department of Sports Games. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport.

Štefan Suja, Comenius University Bratislava

Department of Sports Games. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport.

Aleksandar Selmanovic, University of Dubrovnik

Department of Physical and Health Education.

Tomas Vencurik, Masaryk University

Department of Sports. Faculty of Sports Studies.

How to Cite

Tomanek, L., Suja, Štefan, Selmanovic, A., & Vencurik, T. . (2025). Key performance indicators for success in the 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournaments. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise , 20(4), 1427-1434. https://doi.org/10.55860/crm90a09

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