# App-Connected Basketballs (UPDATE) This Wilson Basketball Track Stats Through a Companion App By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-basketball References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/09/15/wilson-x-connected-basketball/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [wilson](http://www.wilson.com/x/basketball/) This [connected basketball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shooting-system) turns shooting into an interactive game that will track a user's stats to make them a better player. Conventional balls are great, but with this ball, practice becomes an exciting training session. The '[Wilson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-qbx) X Connected Basketball' uses sensors to connect with an app via Bluetooth. The app tracks a player's shots and creates stats they can use towards improvements. The app also tests a player's accuracy and skills and compiles that data into one easy-to-access place. The ball features several modes -- including free throws, free range, game time and buzzer beater -- to create different scenarios to improve various aspects of a player's game. There is also a practice mode that plays music as the player casually shoots around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **App-connected Basketballs:** Opportunity for sports equipment companies to integrate technology with their products. - **Interactive Training:** Chance for companies to provide interactive training experiences using technology. - **Data-driven Sports Improvement:** Companies can provide data analysis tools to optimize athletic performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment companies to integrate technology with their products. - **Fitness Technology:** Companies can incorporate app-connected products to provide interactive training experiences. - **Data Analytics:** Opportunity for companies to provide data analysis tools to optimize athletic performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [Connected Football Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-qbx.md) - [Intelligent Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-basketball-hoop.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Space-Saving Smart Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huupe-mini.md) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md) - [Luminous LED Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfirefly.md) - [Basketball Gaming Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-adds-basketball.md) - [Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen1-basketball.md)