Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Scoring Calculator
Score any NBA stat line with Yahoo's default points-league values, or type in your own. Every scoring value below is editable, so the total matches your league exactly.
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Quick Answer: Yahoo Fantasy Basketball Scoring
In a Yahoo points league, the common default values are +1 per point, +1.2 per rebound, +1.5 per assist, +3 per steal, +3 per block, +0.5 per three-pointer made and -1 per turnover. Yahoo does not charge for shot attempts, so a player is scored purely on the counting stats above.
Yahoo public leagues actually default to 9-category head-to-head, where there is no point total at all: you win or lose each of nine stats against one opponent per week. A points league is a separate type the commissioner picks at setup, and it is what the calculator above scores.
Yahoo Points League Default Scoring
| Stat | Yahoo Default | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Point (PTS) | +1 | Straight value per point scored |
| Rebound (REB) | +1.2 | Offensive and defensive count the same |
| Assist (AST) | +1.5 | Worth more than a rebound |
| Steal (STL) | +3 | Tied with blocks as the top per-event stat |
| Block (BLK) | +3 | Concentrated in a handful of bigs |
| 3-Pointer Made (3PM) | +0.5 | A small bonus on top of the point value |
| Turnover (TOV) | -1 | The only negative in the default set |
Commissioners can rewrite every one of these values, and plenty of Yahoo leagues do. Confirm yours in League Settings, then type your own numbers into the editable fields on the calculator above.
Worked Example
A forward posts 24 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 threes and 3 turnovers. Under Yahoo defaults:
Notice how much of the total comes from rebounds, blocks and assists rather than scoring. A double-double big with defensive stats is a points-league engine on Yahoo. Run any line yourself with the NBA fantasy calculator.
Yahoo vs ESPN: Basketball Scoring Differences
| Item | Yahoo | ESPN |
|---|---|---|
| Default public league type | H2H categories | H2H categories |
| Points-league scoring style | Flat per counting stat | Shooting-based (FGM/FGA) |
| Are shot attempts penalised? | No | Yes, -1 per FGA and FTA |
| Points scored | +1 each | Not scored directly |
| Steals and blocks | +3 each | +4 each |
| Turnover penalty | -1 | -2 |
Key takeaway: Yahoo scores the counting stats and ignores attempts, while ESPN scores the shot chart. Full detail on the ESPN model is in the ESPN fantasy basketball scoring guide.
How to Check Your Yahoo Basketball League Settings
- 1Open Yahoo Fantasy Basketball and go to your league home page.
- 2Click League Settings in the league navigation.
- 3Read Scoring Type: it names the format as Head-to-Head Categories, Head-to-Head Points, Head-to-Head One Win, Rotisserie or Points.
- 4In a points league, open the modified scoring block to see the value of each stat; in a categories league it lists which categories are active.
- 5Note anything non-default, then type those values into the editable scoring fields above rather than assuming the Yahoo defaults apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default Yahoo fantasy basketball points scoring?
In a Yahoo points league the common default is 1 point per point scored, 1.2 per rebound, 1.5 per assist, 3 per steal, 3 per block, 0.5 per three-pointer made and minus 1 per turnover. Unlike ESPN, Yahoo does not charge for shot attempts, so a player is scored on the counting stats above rather than on the shot chart. The calculator on this page is preloaded with those values and every one of them is editable.
Does Yahoo fantasy basketball use points or categories by default?
Yahoo public leagues default to head-to-head, 9-category scoring, the same as ESPN. A points league is a separate league type the commissioner selects at setup. In categories there is no point total at all: you win or lose each of nine stats against one opponent each week. Points leagues are simpler and reward high-volume producers, which is why many custom Yahoo leagues choose them.
How is Yahoo different from ESPN fantasy basketball scoring?
The structure is different. Yahoo points leagues award a flat value per counting stat and ignore shot attempts entirely. ESPN points leagues score the shot chart: every field goal and free throw attempted costs a point and every make pays, so points scored earn nothing on their own. The same stat line can be worth noticeably different totals on the two platforms, so never carry a valuation from one to the other without recalculating.
What are the 9 categories in Yahoo fantasy basketball?
Field goal percentage, free throw percentage, three-pointers made, points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and turnovers. Turnovers are the one category you want to lose. An 8-category league drops turnovers, which raises the value of high-usage guards who would otherwise bleed that category every week.
How do I change my Yahoo fantasy basketball scoring settings?
Open your league, go to League Settings, and look at Scoring Type and the modified scoring or categories block. Only the commissioner can edit the values, and in most leagues the change has to be made before the draft. If your league is non-default, enter your own values into the calculator above rather than trusting the Yahoo defaults.
Why do my Yahoo fantasy points differ from this calculator?
Almost always because your league uses custom values. Yahoo lets commissioners rewrite every stat, and plenty of leagues do. Check League Settings then Scoring, then type your own point values into the editable fields above so the total matches your league exactly.
Related Guides
Go directly to Yahoo Fantasy Basketball to check or update your league's scoring settings.