ESPN will debut graphics powered by Second Spectrum’s optical tracking system during its broadcasts of the NCAA Women’s Final Four and National Championship basketball games. Such visualization will include real-time shot probabilities and shot distances, as well as special effects for three-pointers.
The network plans to offer the augmented feed as an alternate viewing option to ESPN’s main telecast of the games. ESPN says it will be the first live augmented video feed for women’s basketball.
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Second Spectrum, which is owned by Genius Sports, is also providing advanced data graphics for Turner’s coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. ESPN first used Second Spectrum to create its Marvel-themed NBA alternate broadcast last year. Second Spectrum’s AI camera system tracks data for the NBA, English Premier League and MLS.
