The effectiveness of the Kharkiv Falcons men's basketball team's performance in the Ukrainian Premier League during the 2024-2025 season

Purpose. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the Kharkiv Falcons team's gameplay in the 2024-2025 Ukrainian Championship among men's basketball teams in the top league. Material and Methods. Pedagogical observation was carried out on the playing activities of basketball players while watching video recordings of Ukrainian basketball championship matches. The main focus was on the accuracy and number of effective and erroneous playing actions of the players. These indicators were calculated based on the players' game statistics, which are published on the official website of the Ukrainian Basketball Federation. Thirty-three games of the 2024-2025 Ukrainian Championship among men's basketball teams of the higher league with the participation of the Kharkiv Falcons team were analysed. Results. The effectiveness of the team's game actions was determined based on statistical indicators obtained during official championship matches. A comprehensive analysis of the Kharkiv Falcons basketball team's performance in the 2024-2025 season of the Ukrainian Premier League shows a high level of offensive activity (average score of 80 points per game), effective defence (62.9 points conceded), dominance on the boards (44.8 rebounds per game) and consistent shooting. The team leaders in individual statistics were determined: Vadym Zaplotynskyi – in rebounds, Illia Shavgarov – in assists. The team demonstrated its superiority over its rivals in terms of the number of passes, interceptions and reduced ball losses, which was a decisive factor in its championship victory. Conclusions. Thus, the championship of BC Kharkiv Falcons in the 2024–2025 season is the result of the comprehensive implementation of offensive and defensive strategies, effective teamwork, and the individual skills of key players. The results obtained can be used to further improve the training process and develop models of game activity for teams in the Premier League.