Nonlinear age effects on basketball player performance: insights from Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks in NBA data
Using a KAN-based nonlinear framework, we reveal the age-group-specific evolution of basketball performance with age, offering new methodological insights for career management, training optimization, and intelligent decision-making in professional sports.
Authors
- Yong‐Won Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2263-1578)
- Zheng-Xiang Xu
- Juwen Chen
- Jiahao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9998-7658)
- Yunhan Xiao
- Ning Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5244-1858)
- Weiping Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9171-6439)
Institutions
- Xi'an Physical Education University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1693433
- Primary Topic
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00