The secret tech behind Kentucky’s sharpshooters revealed
The Cutting-Edge Tech Behind Kentucky’s Sharpshooters Uncovered
Thanks to the use of the state-of-the-art NOAH Shooting System, we now have a data-driven look at who Kentucky’s most precise long-range shooters are. And the results might catch some fans off guard.
NOAH Shooting System Offers Glimpse Into Wildcats’ Most Lethal Shooters
What exactly creates a flawless jump shot? Is it the form, the arc, the spin? At the University of Kentucky, the answer is in the numbers. The Wildcats are utilizing the NOAH Shooting System—an advanced piece of technology that captures every detail of a shot’s flight and provides real-time feedback to both players and coaches.
Mounted sensors above the basket track three main factors: the arc angle, how deep the ball lands in the hoop, and its horizontal accuracy (left-to-right miss). The ideal shot, according to NOAH, enters the rim at a 45-degree angle, hits 11 inches deep (dead center), and has no sideways deviation. When all three metrics align, a shot is considered to be in the “splash zone”—NOAH’s gold standard for shooting precision.
By removing chance and focusing entirely on shot mechanics, the system gives a true picture of who’s dialed in.
In a recent report from Tristan Pharis, data collected over a 30-day summer training period revealed the five most consistent splash zone shooters on the Kentucky roster. These rankings reflect which players most frequently hit the ideal shot—suggesting which Wildcats may be most reliable from beyond the arc.
Here’s the breakdown:
Top 5 “Splash Zone” Shooters
- Kam Williams – 35%
- Trent Noah – 28%
- Denzel Aberdeen – 22%
- Braydon Hawthorne – 19%
- Jasper Johnson – 19%
Leading the list is Kam Williams, a Tulane transfer, who has clearly separated himself with a remarkable 35% rate of perfection. Not far behind is sophomore Trent Noah, a Kentucky native known for his smooth stroke—and now backed up by hard data.
What’s notable is the mix of veteran players and new faces on the list, signaling impressive shooting depth for Mark Pope’s first season as head coach. With an offensive strategy built on pace, spacing, and three-point efficiency, these findings could be early indicators of who will stretch the floor when the season tips off at Rupp Arena.
