Gear up forevery possession.
Buying guides for basketball shoes, balls, hoops and training gear, with the sizes, materials and specs that matter for your court, your level and your age group.
Gear for your game
Indoor or outdoor, youth or adult, driveway or gym. Start with where and how you play.
Shoes
Indoor, outdoor and youth basketball shoes
Basketballs
Indoor, outdoor and youth balls
Hoops & court
Portable, in-ground and wall hoops
Training & protection
Training aids, rebounders and braces
Apparel & bags
Shorts, jerseys, compression and bags
Teams & coaching
Uniforms, coaching supplies and youth gear
Know the game's gear
Basketball ankle braces compared: lace-up, stirrup and compression sleeves, what research says about preventing ankle injuries, fit with shoes and knee pads.
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Basketball Ankle Brace Sizing and Fit: Measure, Test and Adjust
Brace fit
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Basketball Rebounder vs Shooting Machine: Practice Setup and Space
Practice equipment
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Basketball Size Chart by Age: USA Basketball Youth Sizes
Ball sizes
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Basketball Training Aids: What Each One Actually Trains
Training aids
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How to Choose an Outdoor Basketball for Asphalt or Concrete
Outdoor ball choice
Basketball Gear questions, answered
Do ankle braces prevent sprains in basketball?
Research on high school players found lace-up braces reduced acute ankle injuries. They reduce risk but do not remove it.
Read: Ankle Braces for Basketball →How tight should a basketball ankle brace be?
It should fit securely according to its instructions without causing numbness, pain or circulation problems. Check the maker’s fit guidance.
Read: Basketball Ankle Brace Sizing and Fit →Do I need a shooting machine or a rebounder?
Choose by practice format, available space, budget, power access and whether you need automatic ball return or shot tracking.
Read: Basketball Rebounder vs Shooting Machine →What size basketball does USA Basketball recommend for a 10 year old?
Size 6 (28.5 inches) for ages 9–11 under USA Basketball’s youth guidelines. Check the league rule too.
Read: Basketball Size Chart by Age →What is the best basketball training aid for shooting?
A ball return or rebounder net for home hoops, or a shooting machine for gyms and teams.
Read: Basketball Training Aids →What basketball is best for concrete?
Use a ball whose manufacturer rates it for outdoor courts, and compare its cover and care instructions for your surface.
Read: How to Choose an Outdoor Basketball for Asphalt or Concrete →Straight answers about basketball gear
Every recommendation starts with indoor or outdoor play and the player's age and level.
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
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Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The basketball gear index
- 01ShoesBasketball shoes by court, cushioning, traction and fit, including youth sizes.2 pages
- 02BasketballsLeather, composite and rubber basketballs in every size.4 pages
- 03Hoops & courtPortable, in-ground and wall-mounted hoops, backboards, rims, nets and court flooring.2 pages
- 04Training & protectionShooting aids, ball returns, dribble trainers, agility gear, knee pads, braces and sleeves.4 pages
- 05Apparel & bagsBasketball shorts, jerseys, compression wear, socks and bags.0 pages
- 06Teams & coachingTeam uniforms, custom gear, benches, coaching supplies, drill sets and youth equipment for teams and schools.0 pages