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Science and Basketball: Recent Advances and Practical Applications

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2025) | Viewed by 607

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Optimization of Training and Sports Performance (GOERD), Department of Didactics of Music Plastic and Body Expression, Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10071 Caceres, Spain
Interests: team sports; technology; workload; technical; tactical; coaches; formation
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Sports and Wellness Department, Higher School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-084 Porto, Portugal
Interests: expert coach; coach knowledge; coaching; coach training; coach didactics; basketball
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on cutting-edge research and practical applications in the field of basketball science. It will feature selected papers from our upcoming scientific congress on basketball, scheduled for November 7–9, 2024. The issue aims to showcase recent advancements in various scientific disciplines related to basketball, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical implementations. Topics may include, but are not limited to, performance analysis, sports technology, biomechanics, physiology in basketball.

Dr. Carlos David Gómez Carmona
Dr. Joao Rocha
Prof. Dr. Sergio José Ibáñez Godoy
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Keywords

  • basketball
  • performance analysis
  • sports technology
  • biomechanics
  • physiology

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Exploring the Structure of Growth and Maturation Research Among Basketball Players Using R Tools
by Ximing Shang, Jorge Arede and Nuno Leite
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4411; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084411 - 16 Apr 2025
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This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of growth and maturation (GAM) research in youth basketball. A systematic search of Web of Science (up to August 2024) identified 1160 records; after screening per bibliometric review guidelines, 141 relevant studies were selected. Descriptive analysis [...] Read more.
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of growth and maturation (GAM) research in youth basketball. A systematic search of Web of Science (up to August 2024) identified 1160 records; after screening per bibliometric review guidelines, 141 relevant studies were selected. Descriptive analysis indicates an 11.59% annual increase in GAM publications since 2003, underscoring significant expansion of this field. The 576 authors contributing to these studies show a high degree of collaboration, averaging 5.42 co-authors per paper, and 52.60% of publications involve international partnerships. Citation network analysis reveals that GAM research on basketball players predominantly addresses sports performance, strength, and injuries. Core themes (e.g., maturity/maturation) are well integrated, while foundational topics such as growth, strength, and age, although central to the field, remain underexplored. These gaps highlight the need for more targeted investigations. Practically, the findings guide coaches, trainers, and sports administrators in designing developmentally appropriate training programs, implementing targeted injury-prevention strategies, and refining talent identification initiatives. By identifying key areas for further inquiry, this study seeks to strengthen youth basketball programs through growth-stage-specific training methods, optimized injury-prevention protocols, and a holistic approach to athlete development. Full article
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