KINEXON Sports Announces Basketball Analytics Partnership with EuroLeague Team Panathinaikos BC AKTOR
Munich, Germany — May 23, 2024 - KINEXON Sports, a global leader in sports performance technology, is pleased to announce a new partnership with EuroLeague competitor Panathinaikos BC AKTOR- the most successful basketball club in Greece and Europe.
Panathinaikos BC AKTOR’s impressive record includes six European Championships, 40 Greek Championships, 20 Greek Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, and one Super Cup. Notably, it is the only club to have won at least one title for 27 consecutive seasons, earning it the distinction of being the EuroLeague’s most successful European team of this century.
As the top team in the regular season of the Greek Basketleague, Panathinaikos is set to make its twelfth appearance in the EuroLeague Final 4, which will be held in Berlin from May 24th to 26th.
Panathinaikos will use the KINEXON PERFORM IMU through the partnership. This mobile player tracking, and load management system uses advanced AI technology and IMU sensors to measure players’ performance and load metrics. It delivers precise data on their movements and directional changes. The club plans to leverage this innovative technology to enhance its competitive edge and optimize its player development and injury prevention strategies.
“We are very excited to partner with KINEXON Sports and use their innovative player tracking system. We believe this will give us a significant advantage in understanding and improving the performance and health of our players. We are always looking for ways to evolve and stay ahead of the competition, and KINEXON Sports is the ideal partner for us in this regard.”
“We are proud to contribute to the implementation of KINEXON Sports’ innovative solutions at a huge club like Panathinaikos BC AKTOR. We are here to assist in every step of this project of interpreting and utilizing the objective data collected for the benefit of the coaching staff.”
“We are honored to collaborate with Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, a legendary basketball club with a rich tradition and a passionate fan base. We are confident that our KINEXON PERFORM solution will empower them to achieve their goals and enhance their performance analytics. We look forward to supporting their continued excellence with our world-leading basketball performance technology and expertise.”
This partnership marks a significant step forward in integrating technology and sports, promising to enhance the development and success of this legendary EuroLeague basketball organization.
About KINEXON Sports
KINEXON Sports & Media, a leading sports tech provider, specializes in next-gen athlete and ball tracking and analytics. Trusted by over 80% of NBA teams and 500 professional teams worldwide, including Denver Nuggets, RB Leipzig, PSG, and FC Bayern Basketball, KINEXON delivers cutting-edge solutions for performance tracking, officiating, and fan engagement. For more information, please visit www.kinexon-sports.com.
About the EuroLeague
The EuroLeague, also known as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, is a premier men’s professional basketball competition in Europe. Comprising 18 teams, 16 of which hold long- term licenses and wild cards, it operates as a semi-closed league. The EuroLeague, initially established by FIBA in 1958 and later managed by ULEB in 2000, is now solely overseen by Euroleague Basketball. It is widely acknowledged as Europe’s highest level of men’s basketball. For more information, please visit: https://www.euroleaguebasketba….
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