Basketball leagues track a variety of statistics for each game. Basketball-related acronyms are shorthand for particular stats. For instance, the terms FT% (free throw percentage), STL (steals), and BLK (blocks) are used. These abbreviations are frequently used on stat sheets and while watching basketball on television. These abbreviations were created to be simple to fit in writing or on television.
In this article, we will take a look at the most commonly used basketball acronyms and will be able to identify an acronym with just a quick glance.
List of all Basketball Acronyms and their Meanings
Leagues in basketball frequently utilise a number of acronyms. We compiled a list of every acronym that is often used, from the NBA to high school. The acronyms for player/team stats, team stats, and game stats are used to distinguish the acronyms. Since these statistics are the most fundamental, they can be merged or added to create a new acronym.
Player/ Team Acronyms
| Acronym | Meaning |
| 3PT | Three-Point Field Goal |
| 3PA | Three-Pointers Attempted |
| AST | Assist |
| BLK | Block |
| BS | Blocked Shots |
| FG | Field Goal |
| FG% | Field Goal Percentage |
| FT | Free Throw |
| FT-FTA | Free Throws Made – Total Free Throws Attempted |
| MIN | Minutes |
| MPG | Minutes per game |
| PCT | Percent |
| PTS | Points |
| REB | Rebound |
| RPG | Rebounds Per Game |
| STL | Steal |
| TO | Turnover |
| TS% | Total Shot Percentage |
| EFG% | Effective Field Goal Percentage by Team |
| ORB% | Offensive Rebound Percentage by Team |
| DRB% | Defensive Rebound Percentage by Team |
| Defl/G | Deflections By Team |
| AST/TO | Assist to Turnover Ratio by Team |
| TOV% | Turnover Percentage by Team |
| 2nd Chance Pts | Second Chance Points by Team |
| PF | Personal Fouls By Team |
| PACE | Pace By Team |
| Transition Pts | Transition Points by Team |
| OddRTG | Offensive Rating By Team |
| DefRTG | Defensive Rating By Team |
| +/- | Plus/Minus of Player |
| TO Ratio | Turnover Ratio by Player |
| 2 Pt Allow | 2FG Points Allowed by Player |
| 3 FG Allow | 3FG Points Allowed by Player |
| USG% | Usage Percentage by Player |
| Ch. Drawn | Charges Drawn by Player |
| Charges | Charging Fouls by Player |
Game/ Positions Acronyms
| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIV | Division |
| DNP | Did Not Play |
| CONF | Conference |
| G | Game |
| GB | Games Back |
| NBA | National Basketball Association |
| W | Won |
| C | Center |
| PF | Power Forward |
| SF | Small Forward |
| SG | Shooting Guard |
| PG | Point Guard |
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