Team: 39
School: Justice Code/International/Harrison
Area of Science: Computer Science
Interim: 111.Team Number: 39
Team Members: Praise, Tobe, Frances
Sponsor Name: Brown, Campbell, Palmer
Science Focus: AI Basketball
2021-2022 NM SuperComputing Challenge Interim Report
Project Title: AI Basketball
Problem Definition: Our problem is determining whether an AI performs better, worse, or equal as well as a select roster of professional basketball players. Specifically, we want to measure the shooting efficiency of an artificial intelligence as opposed to players renowned for their three-pointers, such as Steph Curry.
Problem Solution: From this project, we predict that, if an artificial intelligence is programmed adequately, it can outperform a basketball player. We plan to work on this project by compiling information about the performance of specific basketball players and creating a computational model in which a computer plays basketball ( through trial and error).
Progress to Date: We are going to pick specific basketball players or basketball teams to test it out. We are going for the shooting efficiency which is three pointers. I have
Experiment
Control - doesn't know basketball
Other variable - person who is experienced
Code machine (& create image) - that shoots a basketball in a target
Algorithm w/ math equation
Percentage chance of missing
Need realistic numbers
Research shooting average of real players (average or use all of the numbers)
Expected Results: it’s expected of the AI, through trial and error, to make accurate shots compared to the professional basketball players, when coded correctly.
I have researched the shooting average of some players and they are ( Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Ja Morant.
Steph Curry: Not only has Curry averaged an elite true shooting percentage (62.6 percent) in his 14-year NBA career, but he has exceeded 60 percent in 10 of those seasons.
LeBron James: LeBron James has a true shooting percentage of 58.8 in his career.
Kobe Bryant: Kobe Bryant had a true shooting percentage of 55.0 in his career.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: His average is 58.9%
Kevin Durant: Kevin Durant has a true shooting percentage of 61.8 in his career.
Ja Morant: Ja Morant has a true shooting percentage of 54.8 this season.
Here are some facts about my project.
How an AI is used in sports is for boosting performance and health thanks to predictive analysis. Al can also help teams shape strategies, tactics, and maximize their strengths.
It helps measure the pass distances or even the player's speed. AI in basketball augments the work of coaches, players, and sports commentators. It also allows for a better understanding of the basketball game through so much new data.
It also helps with (creating Predictive Models of Player Performance) (Create Predictive Models of Player Performance) (Personalized Training) (Create Better Sports Equipment).
Works Cited
https://www.google.com/search?q=what+are+some+facts+about+of+an+AI+machine+is+better+or+worse+at+playing+basketball+than+a+professional+player&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjS0Kjdvr78AhVEMH0KHUFuAJMQBSgAegQICBAB&safe=active&ssui=on
https://www.google.com/search?q=is+an+AI+machine+good+for+basketball&ei=tCS-Y4e6JPu30PEP_PCMqAU&ved=0ahUKEwiH5NLcwb78AhX7GzQIHXw4A1UQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=is+an+AI+machine+good+for+basketball&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIICCEQoAEQwwQ6CggAEEcQ1gQQsAM6BAgAEEc6CgghEKABEMMEEAo6BQgAEKIESgQIQRgASgUIQBIBMUoECEYYAFDLA1ikJWDrL2gBcAJ4AIABdIgBwwKSAQMwLjOYAQCgAQHIAQPAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&safe=active&ssui=on
Team Members:
Frances Emma-Asonye
Praise Ejimkonye
Sponsoring Teacher: Caia Brown