Below are the definitions of abbreviations that are frequently used in Hoops Prospects’ articles and reports.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| 3P% | Three-point Percentage |
| A/T | Assist-turnover Ratio |
| APG | Assists Per Game |
| AST | Assist(s) |
| BLK | Block(s) |
| BPG | Blocks Per Game |
| DI | NCAA Division I |
| EFG% | Effective Field-goal Percentage |
| FG% | Field-goal Percentage |
| FT | Free Throw(s) |
| FT% | Free-throw Percentage |
| FTA | Free-throw Attempt(s) |
| ISO | Isolation |
| P&R | Pick-and-roll |
| PCTL | Percentile |
| PER | Player Efficiency Rating |
| PF | Personal Foul(s) |
| PPG | Points Per Game |
| PPP | Points Per Possession |
| PPS | Points Per Shot |
| PTS | Points |
| REB | Rebound(s) |
| RPG | Rebounds Per Game |
| SPG | Steals Per Game |
| STL | Steal(s) |
| TO | Turnover(s) |
| TO% | Turnover Percentage |
| TS% | True-shooting Percentage |
| USG% | Usage Percentage |