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Tutorials, guides, and comparisons to help you build with Highlightly.
General
Building an NBA and NCAA Player App with a Single API
Build basketball applications using NBA and NCAA data. Access player profiles, season statistics, and other metrics.
Comparison
Best Sport APIs in 2026
Compare features, pricing, and coverage across the most popular providers.
General
How to Create a YouTube Sports Highlight Platform
Set up your own YouTube-like sports website or application with video highlights from basketball and more.
Frequently asked questions
What basketball leagues does the API cover?
The Basketball API covers 340+ leagues across 50+ countries including the NBA, Euroleague, ACB (Spain), BBL (Germany), LNB (France), Lega A (Italy), Basket League (Greece), NBL (Australia), B.League (Japan), CBA (China), KBL (South Korea), NCAA, and many more. FIBA international events, women's competitions, and continental cups are also included.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day. It includes live scores, match data, standings, team data, country data, and league data. No credit card required.
What types of highlights are available?
The API provides game recaps, buzzer beaters, top plays, post-game press conferences, and interviews. Video sources are verified and typically added within 0 to 48 hours after a game. Some clips may be available in near real time during live games.
How fast is the live data?
Live scores and game events update in near real time. Scores include quarter-by-quarter breakdowns, overtime tracking, and game clock status across all covered leagues.
Can I use this alongside other sport APIs?
Yes. The Basketball API works independently. You can subscribe to it alongside any other Highlightly sport API. Each subscription is separate, so you only pay for the sports you need.
What data format does the API return?
All responses are standard JSON over REST. The API works with any programming language including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and Go. No proprietary SDK is required.
What is the difference between Highlightly and RapidAPI?
Both platforms offer identical API features. Highlightly provides up to 40% annual discounts. RapidAPI offers credit card billing and a familiar developer dashboard. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms.
