One of the great things about the sport of basketball is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on equipment to play. But for team owners, coaches, and league directors, being budget conscious is crucial to providing the best equipment for your players. Selecting an affordable electronic basketball scoreboard doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality.

Selecting the right scoreboard depends on a number of factors such as gym size, location, and price. Thankfully, there are hundreds of different types of scoreboards available to suit any basketball team’s needs, from wall mounted to portable. For smaller gyms used in high school or recreational basketball leagues the use of a wall mounted scoreboard is probably the most logical choice. These scoreboards are usually between 50” to 60” wide by 90” to 100” high. In addition to the basic functions of time and scorekeeping, most of these scoreboards can be outfitted with custom visual displays. Now with the advancements in wireless technologies the controls for these scoreboards can be operated with a hand-held PDA-like device. Despite the features these units possess, the can usually be found priced from $500 to $2,000.

For larger gyms and small universities, there are wall mounted scoreboards that can incorporate live video and scrolling messages. In addition to these features, operators can change logos or colors on the fly, giving the scoreboard an animated feel. The operator can also pre-program the digit size, colors, and message display. The benefits of these scoreboards include an increase in revenue now that you can customize the number and frequency of the advertisements. Most people would probably assume that a scoreboard of this type would be very expensive but the fact of the matter is these scoreboards can be found for around $3,000.

Portable basketball scoreboards are perhaps the most affordable and versatile units available today. These units are small in stature, averaging about 2’ to 3’ wide by 2’ to 3’ high, but what they lack in size they make up for in performance. There are now electronic portable basketball scoreboards in addition to the traditional manually operated models. One advantage of the manually operated scoreboard is its ease of use and its durability over a number of years. The less moving parts and technology involved usually translates into fewer problems. However, that’s not to say that the portable electronic basketball scoreboards available today are prone to malfunctioning. Capable of running off of common batteries, these units provide all the necessary functions for time and scorekeeping. The 100+ decibel horn is loud enough to cut through crowd and game noise while the wireless controls make operating the unit a breeze.

When contemplating a major purchase such as an electronic basketball scoreboard, there are always a number of factors to consider. Of course, you want a unit that is dependable and visually appealing without costing a small fortune. But with all the options available such as rolling messages and custom video displays, choosing the right one can seem like a daunting task. However, a careful review of the different models, pricing and features available will almost assuredly uncover the perfect electronic basketball scoreboard for your team.