Tafrika: Where data meets basketball

Welcome to Tafrika, your go-to platform for exploring the world of basketball through data visualization.

Our interactive platform interactive platform is designed to provide you with an immersive experience in exploring and analyzing NBA player performance through cutting-edge visualizations. Whether you're a coach, analyst, or basketball enthusiast, our tools will help you uncover hidden patterns, develop winning strategies, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

Imagine being able to pinpoint the exact spots on the court where your favorite player excels, compare player efficiencies across the league, and identify who steps up in clutch moments. With our visualizations, you can dive deep into the game, beyond the surface stats, to truly understand player dynamics and performance trends. Let's take a closer look at what you can discover with our powerful tools.

Spatial Visualization

Step onto the court with our interactive scatter map, where you can visualize every shot taken by a player. This tool places you right in the action, showing you the precise locations and outcomes of shots on a basketball court diagram. Imagine exploring the shooting patterns of stars like Stephen Curry or LeBron James, seeing where they hit their sweet spots and where they struggle.

How to Use It:
  • Select the season, team, and player to visualize their shot data.
  • Apply filters to focus on specific shot types or areas.
  • For each player, you get a player card that displays player details, number of shots, and their accuracy for the corresponding area.
Insights You Can Gain:
  • Identify shooting hotspots and cold zones for individual players.
  • Develop targeted training drills and defensive strategies based on player tendencies.

Player Comparative Analysis

Dive into the heart of player performance with our comparative analysis scatter plot. This interactive visualization enables you to explore and compare NBA players' performance based on various offensive and defensive metrics during the 2014-2015 season. Picture yourself evaluating the scoring efficiency of guards like James Harden against the defensive prowess of forwards like Kawhi Leonard, all in one dynamic chart, providing a clear picture of who dominates the court.

How to Use It:
  • Choose two metrics from the dropdown menus to plot on the x-axis and y-axis. These can be offensive (e.g., points per game) or defensive (e.g., opponent field goal percentage).
  • For example, select "Points per Game" for the x-axis and "Three Pointers Made per Game" for the y-axis to find top scorers who excel at three-point shooting.
  • Use the dropdown menu to categorize players by attributes like team or position. Each dot will be color-coded based on the selected category.
  • Filter the data to focus on specific groups. For instance, choose "Houston Rockets" to compare only the players on that team.
  • Hover over any dot to see detailed information about the player, including their name, team, and statistics for the selected metrics.


Insights You Can Gain:
  • Discover players who excel both offensively and defensively. For example, find those who score efficiently while also limiting opponents' shooting percentages.
  • Analyze metrics like "Shot Accuracy" and "Dribbles Before Shot" to distinguish between isolation players and catch-and-shoot specialists, gaining insights into their playing styles.
  • Easily compare players within a team or position group. This can help in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different players and making informed decisions about player roles and strategies.
  • Use the comparative analysis to develop game plans. Identify which players are best suited for specific situations, such as needing a reliable scorer or a strong defender in clutch moments.

Quarterly Performance

Experience the game in real-time with our quarter-by-quarter performance ranking graph. This visualization tracks player performance across each quarter, revealing who shines in clutch moments and who maintains consistency throughout the game. Imagine analyzing the fourth-quarter heroics of players like Kyrie Irving or the steady contributions of a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo.

How to Use It:
  • Choose the performance metric you want to analyze from the dropdown menu, such as points per quarter, field goal percentage (FG%), or three-pointers made.
  • Filter by Season, Team, and Player:
    • Use the dropdown menus to select the season, team, and player. For instance, choose the 2022-23 season and the Dallas Mavericks to see Kyrie Irving’s quarter-by-quarter stats.
    • Each line on the graph represents a player's performance across the four quarters. click on a line to highlight it and display the player's detailed statistics on the right.
    • The player card provides key details such as points per quarter, attempted three-pointers per quarter, field goal percentage, and more.
    • Filter the graph by team or position to focus on specific groups. For example, selecting "Dallas Mavericks" will show only the players from that team, making it easier to compare their performances.
Insights You Can Gain:
  • Identify players who excel in the fourth quarter or other critical moments. See who steps up when it matters most and can be relied upon in tight games.
  • Discover players who consistently perform well across all quarters, providing steady contributions throughout the game.
  • Use the data to inform coaching decisions, such as which players to keep on the court during crucial periods or how to adjust rotations to maximize performance.