PPGPoints Per Game

Formula

PPG = total points / games played

Example

A player with 312 points across 12 games: 312 / 12 = 26.0 PPG.

Why it matters

PPG is the headline scoring stat and the first thing a scout reads. Useful as a starting point — never as the final word.

In depth

Points Per Game is the most-cited basketball stat in the world for a reason: it answers "who scores the most" in one number anyone can read. PPG ignores efficiency, defense, and team context — pair it with TS% to see whether the scoring is high-quality or just high-volume.