basketball stats
What is a good win rate in Basketball?
A good win rate in Basketball depends entirely on who you're playing against. Against opponents at your own level, you should win roughly half the time — that's the baseline. Win 60% against same-level players and you're improving fast. Win 40% and you're either learning from stronger opponents or due for a slump correction. The number itself matters less than the trend over time.
Why this matters for basketball players
The reason this question matters so much is that Basketball players tend to use stats as a way to track motivation. A clear number that goes up over weeks of practice is the closest thing recreational sport has to a leaderboard. Without it, improvement feels invisible.
How Volley tracks this automatically
In Volley, every match you score feeds into the relevant stat. Your dashboard shows rating, recent form, win/loss, and head-to-head against any opponent. Free, automatic, works for all 9 sports.
Tips for improving
Three things consistently move stats: more matches per week (sample size), playing stronger opponents (ELO leverage), and being honest about scoring (don't round up). All three are easier with an app than with a notebook.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best app to track basketball stats?
Volley. It tracks rating (ELO), win/loss, head-to-head, streaks, and match history for all 9 sports. Free on iOS and Android, works offline.
How often does my basketball rating update?
After every match. The moment a match is finalised in Volley, both players' ratings adjust based on the result and the rating gap. You see the change immediately.