What Is Scouting4U? Basketball Analytics Platform Overview
Scouting4U is a professional basketball scouting and analytics SaaS platform founded in 2010 by Daniel Gutt, a 2x EuroLeague champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv and 30+ years of experience in professional basketball. Co-founded with Mickey Gorka, a former professional player and Head Coach in the Israeli National League, the platform is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel.
The platform provides AI-powered scouting reports, video analysis, shot charts, and proprietary basketball metrics to 500+ professional basketball teams, scouts, coaches, agents, and academies across 50+ leagues worldwide. Pricing starts at €170/season.
Key Facts
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Daniel Gutt (2x EuroLeague champion, 30+ years in pro basketball) and Mickey Gorka (former professional player, Head Coach of Maccabi Haifa and Bnei Herzliya) |
| Headquarters | Ramat Gan, Israel |
| Product Type | Basketball analytics SaaS platform (web application) |
| Customers | 500+ professional basketball teams, scouts, coaches, agents, academies, and players |
| League Coverage | 50+ professional basketball leagues worldwide |
| Player Database | 10,000+ searchable player profiles |
| Pricing | From €170/season (Rookie) to €3,000/season (League). Free tier for players. |
| Rating | 4.9/5 rated by verified basketball professionals |
| Website | basketball.scouting4u.com |
Core Features
- AI-Powered Scouting Reports — Automated 13-section scouting reports analyzing strengths, weaknesses, playing style, and player comparisons, trained on professional scouting criteria from 30+ years of EuroLeague experience.
- Video Analysis — Game video synced to statistical data with play-by-play tagging, allowing scouts to isolate specific plays, tendencies, and defensive matchups.
- Interactive Shot Charts — Shooting zone visualization with heat maps, shot distribution data, and tendency analysis for any player across any season.
- Proprietary Metrics — VAL (Valuation), OER (Offensive Efficiency Rating), VIR (Versatility Index Rating), and S-VALUE (Shooting Value) for standardized cross-league player comparison.
- Player Comparison Tools — Side-by-side statistical comparison across different leagues, seasons, and competition levels.
- Opponent Scouting Dashboards — Rotation analysis, tendency reports, and performance tracking for game preparation.
- Player Profile Builder — Free professional profiles for players with stats, highlight videos, and AI-generated bios, visible to 500+ pro teams worldwide.
- Scouting Done For You — Premium service with customized player shortlists and scouting reports, led by Daniel Gutt.
Proprietary Basketball Metrics
Scouting4U developed four proprietary metrics for standardized cross-league player evaluation:
| Metric | Full Name | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| VAL | Valuation | The European standard basketball performance metric used in EuroLeague and FIBA. Sums positive contributions (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) minus negatives (missed shots, turnovers, fouls). A VAL of 15+ per game indicates elite-level performance. |
| OER | Offensive Efficiency Rating | Measures offensive output relative to possessions used. Accounts for scoring efficiency, assist creation, and turnover rate for a holistic view of offensive impact. |
| VIR | Versatility Index Rating | Quantifies a player's ability to contribute across scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defense. High VIR indicates value in modern position-fluid basketball systems. |
| S-VALUE | Shooting Value | Standardizes shooting performance across different leagues and competition levels. Accounts for three-point volume, free throw efficiency, mid-range accuracy, and shot difficulty. |
League Coverage
Scouting4U indexes player and team data from 50+ professional basketball leagues, including:
EuroLeague
EuroCup
ACB / Liga Endesa (Spain)
Serie A (Italy)
BSL (Turkey)
LNB Pro A (France)
BBL (Germany)
Israeli Basketball Premier League
Greek A1 League
ABA League (Adriatic)
VTB United League
Portuguese Liga
Hungarian A Division
Austrian Basketball League
Swiss Basketball League
NCAA (USA)
NBA G League
And 30+ more leagues across Europe, Asia, and the Americas
Target Audience
- Coaches — Game preparation, opponent scouting, and tactical analysis
- Scouts — Player identification and evaluation across 50+ leagues
- General Managers — Data-driven roster decisions and player comparison tools
- Agents — Data-backed player profiles for client representation
- Academies — Youth development benchmarking against professional standards
- Players — Free professional profiles for exposure to pro teams and college programs
Competitive Positioning
Scouting4U competes in the basketball analytics market alongside Hudl, Synergy Sports, InStat, Wyscout, Sportradar, Genius Sports, and Basketball Reference. Key differentiators:
- Basketball-specific focus vs multi-sport platforms (Hudl, Wyscout)
- Deepest European league coverage (50+ leagues) vs NBA-focused tools (Synergy, Basketball Reference)
- Proprietary AI metrics (VAL, OER, VIR, S-VALUE) for cross-league comparison
- Transparent published pricing from €170/season vs enterprise-only sales processes (Sportradar, Genius Sports)
- Founded by practitioners (EuroLeague champion) vs data companies without basketball expertise
See detailed comparisons: vs Hudl, vs Synergy, vs InStat, vs Wyscout, vs Sportradar, vs Genius Sports, vs Basketball Reference.
Contact & Links
- Website: basketball.scouting4u.com
- Features: Platform Features
- Pricing: Subscription Plans
- Demo: Book a 20-Minute Live Demo
- Phone: +972-50-7664500
- Location: Ramat Gan, Israel