Calculate a player's usage rate (UAR) based on minutes played, helping to determine their relative usage and impact on the game
Learn how to use the Basketball Player Usage Rate Calculator and understand its significance in basketball analytics
Player Usage Rate (UAR) is a measure that indicates the percentage of team possessions a player uses while on the court. It helps compare players across different teams and seasons by accounting for differences in team styles and minutes played.
If a player averages 30 minutes per game and the team plays 1,000 minutes per game, the calculation would be:
UAR = (30 / (30 + 1000)) * 100 = 3%
This means the player uses 3% of the team's possessions while on the court.
A higher UAR indicates that a player is more involved in their team's offense, taking more shots, assists, and other offensive actions. UAR is often used in advanced basketball analytics to evaluate player performance and compare players across different teams and seasons.