bSPARQ
bSPARQ is an offshoot of SPARQ1, which stands for Speed Power Agility Reaction and Quickness, and it is a tool to measure the athleticism of NBA Draft prospects.
NBA% is the percentile of athleticism a player’s bSPARQ scores at his position. Those position designations are automated based on how a player was listed at the combine.
SPARQ was originally developed by NIKE and some version of it has been used to measure the athleticism of athletes for several years, primarily in football. Utilizing 20-plus years of NBA Combine data, the formula has been adapted for use in basketball. bSPARQ was developed in conjunction with Brandon Boyd and Colin Clapham. ↩