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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best college basketball jokes.
  2. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  3. A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes / Grandparent Jokes / Dentist Jokes)
  4. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  5. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  6. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  7. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  8. If “Pistol” Pete Maravich played in March Madness today… he would get a sweet NIL deal from the NRA.
  9. Why is North Carolina always one of the top college basketball programs?… They always dig their heels in on defense. (North Carolina Jokes)
  10. Duke fans have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC fans have trouble spelling “Williams.” (Grammar Jokes & North Carolina Jokes)
  11. “All I know is, as long as I led the Southeastern Conference in scoring, my grades would be fine.” Charles Barkley (Alabama Jokes)
  12. March Madness 1983: How would you describe NC State’s last second play to beat the University of Houston in 1983?… Alley Whoooooooooooops! (North Carolina Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  13. 2025 March March Madness JokesThis March, do you think I could make some money selling a Cooper Flagg Flag?
  14. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  15. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when Clyde Drexler picked up his 4th foul in the Championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  16. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  17. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness player of all-time?… Jalen Rose of Michigan’s the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  18. March Madness 2022An Angel Came to Coach Calipari: Coach I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is when it is all said and done, despite a few NCAA violations, you are going to heaven. The bad news is you will have to face St. Peter again. (Cemetery Jokes & Kentucky Jokes)
  19. What is a heart surgeon’s favorite college basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack.
  20. I’m hoop-lessly in love with college basketball.
  21. Why did the college basketball player go to art school?… To improve his court vision
  22. They’re a college basketball team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  23. Why did the basketball go to the doctor?… It was feeling a little deflated.
  24. Basketball Pick-Up Line: You’re a slam dunk in my book.
  25. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  26. What college basketball Hall of Fame coach would be a great college administrator…. Dean Smith (North Carolina Jokes)
  27. Why did the college basketball player take an art class?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  28. When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!” (Tennessee Jokes
  29. March Madness 2023: Some people describe the historic 2023 Final Four as wonderful?… I would describe it as “ONE” derless. (Final Four Teams #4MW UConn Huskies (5th title, 5th title game, 6th Final Four) Runner-up #5S San Diego State Aztecs (1st title game, 1st Final Four) Semifinalists #9E Florida Atlantic Owls (1st Final Four) #5MW Miami Hurricanes (1st Final Four)
  30. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  31. What do you call a University of Arkansas basketball player who never passes the basketball?… A ball hog. (Arkansas Jokes)
  32. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  33. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  34. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  35. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  36. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s NIL deal… he will be a spokesman for the NRA.
  37. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  38. Grandfather: Bet I can tell you the score before the game starts! Grandson: No Way! Grandfather: 0-0. (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  39. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  40. Why did the college basketball player take his homework to the game?… He heard the professor would bring up a few points!
  41. What do college basketball players do when they get cold?… They go to the corner because it’s always 90 degrees.
  42. Why are college basketball games like tests?… Because you never know if you’re going to pass!
  43. Why do college basketball coaches use more pencils than pens?… Because their plans often change on the fly!
  44. How do college basketball players stay so cool?… They keep hitting the fans with three-pointers.
  45. Why don’t college basketball players can’t have extra credit?… Because they always shoot for three!
  46. Why was the basketball court always bright at college?… Because all the stars were there!
  47. What’s a college basketball player’s favorite type of party?… A block party!
  48. Why do college basketball players like exams?… Because they can shoot for an A.
  49. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  50. “Fans never fall asleep at our games because they’re afraid they might get hit with a pass.” George Raveling (California Jokes)
  51. Why did the basketball player go to jail?… Because he was bouncing checks!
  52. What did Delaware to the college basketball game?… Idaho, Alaska. Maybe her New Jersey. (Top 50 State Jokes & Basketball Jokes)
  53. Wolf Moon Jokes: NC State Basketball… The unofficial college basketball team of the Wolf Moon.
  54. March Madness 2023: How did the #1 Purdue fans react to the loss to #16 Fairleigh Dickinson? … They were boiling mad. (New Jersey Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  55. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Yale knock of Kentucky in the 1st round?… It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
  56. March Madness 2023: Did you know Angel Reese’s favorite movie is Barbie…. She is nicknamed the Bayou Barbie.
  57. March Madness 2023: How did Angel Reese and her teammates celebrate the National Championship?… With Reeses Pieces.
  58. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 drink in Phoneix, Arizona during 2024 Final Four Weekend?… The Boilermaker, in honor of Zach Edey and Purdue.
  59. “The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores.” (Not always true anymore!) Al McGuire Marquette Basketball Coach (Michigan Jokes)
  60. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  61. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  62. Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for during the college basketball season?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  63. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  64. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn win back-to-back NCAA Final Fours?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  65. Why did the college basketball player get a job at the bakery?… He wanted to create more turnovers.
  66. Crime increases in Kansas during the college basketball season. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  67. What are Sigfried & Roy‘s favorite college basketball teams?… Auburn Tigers, LSU Tigers and Clemson Tigers:
  68. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  69. What is the unofficial candy bar of college basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  70. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  71. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the prom?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  72. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead, went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  73. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  74. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  75. What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye
  76. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  77. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  78. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  79. Why do Elite Eight fans only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four. (Golf Jokes & Final Four Jokes)
  80. “No, but they gave one to me anyway.” – L.A. Lakers rookie Elden Campbell when asked if he earned a degree at Clemson University (College Jokes & California Jokes)
  81. If Shaquille O’Neal, who was a star at LSU, was a shade of blue… he would be Shaquille O’Teal. (Crayon Jokes)
  82. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  83. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  84. Basketball coaches have really focused on “Stop the Steal” since it was introduced in 2016… They really value limiting turnovers and ball security. (Election Jokes)
  85. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s possible NIL deals… it is between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
  86. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2024 NCAA March Madness?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  87. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  88. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  89. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  90. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Alabama get the to the 2024 Final Four in Arizona?… They rolled on in!
  91. Why do the UCLA basketball have to drink their coffee black?… Because KAREEM has graduated. (Coffee Jokes)
  92. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  93. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  94. What is the unofficial candy bar of the NCAA basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  95. If a basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get?… Missile toe! (Christmas Jokes)
  96. Why was the basketball team so good at math?… They knew how to find the range!
  97. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite college basketball team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  98. If a college basketball team were chasing a college baseball team, what time would it be?… Five after nine. (9:05) (Daylight Savings Jokes)
  99. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  100. What legendary college basketball would be an awful major league baseball hitter?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  101. What is a sad, sad, college basketball team?… The Duke Blue Devils. (Psychology Jokes)
  102. What’s the difference between a dog and a college basketball player?… One drools, the other dribbles. (Dog Jokes)
  103. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  104. What is a college basketball player’s favorite Christmas song?… “Oh Christmas Three, Oh Christmas Three!” (Christmas Tree Jokes & Music Jokes)
  105. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  106. What’s a college basketball’s favorite music?… Hip hop, because it’s all about the bounce!
  107. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  108. Basketball Pun: Basketball players are the only people who can dribble and still look neat!
  109. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  110. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Which Final Four locker room has the best music?… NC State. They have two DJs on the team. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (365 Music Jokes)
  111. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  112. Why do ball boys carry mops during college basketball games?… So much dribbling on the court.
  113. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  114. Why was the basketball arena hot during the 2021 NCAA basketball tournament?… No fans. (Covid Jokes)
  115. Why do most college basketball players only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  116. Where do college basketball players always get their coffee?… Dunkin’ Donuts! (Donut Jokes & Coffee Jokes)
  117. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Eve: College Basketball Coach. “I love when they drop the ball in Times Square …… It’s a nice reminder of what my players did all year.”
  118. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  119. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  120. What would be a great college basketball warm-up song?… (W)hoo(m)p! (There It Is) by Tag Team(365 Music Jokes)
  121. March Madness 2023: In the post-game interview, Coach Tobin Anderson was asked, how come you were not able to continue the Cinderella story and knock off FAU?… Not really sure. We worked our tails off. I guess it just wasn’t our knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  122. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  123. Who do skiers cheer for during the college basketball season?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  124. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  125. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  126. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye.
  127. Why didn’t the struggling NCAA basketball team have a website?… They can’t string three W’s together. (Computer Jokes)
  128. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team?… She ran away from the ball. (Cinderella Jokes)
  129. Why did the basketball go to therapy?… It was tired of being bounced around.
  130. Why was Rudolph the Reindeer ineligible for his college basketball team?… His grade went down in history. (Reindeer Jokes & World’s Best Basketball Jokes)
  131. What legendary college basketball would be a great major league baseball pitcher?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  132. Why did the college basketball team change their name to the Possums?… Because they play dead at home and they die on the road.
  133. If the pilgrims came on the Mayflower then what does the Division I college basketball player come on?… The scholar ships. (Thanksgiving Jokes & Pilgrim Jokes)
  134. What’s a basketball player’s favorite part of a romantic movie?… The courtship!
  135. Why did the basketball player bring string to the game?… In case he needed to tie up the score!
  136. How do basketball players manage their relationships?… They know how to rebound!
  137. Why was the computer good at basketball?… It had a great hard drive!
  138. What do you call a basketball player with a broken heart?… A free agent!
  139. Why is basketball the grossest college sport?… Because they dribble all over the court. 
  140. How does a college basketball player make a tissue dance?… By putting a little boogie on it!
  141. What do you call a college basketball team that cries after losing?… A bawl club.
  142. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about college basketball?
  143. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good college basketball knock-knock joke?
  144. What is a great warm-up song for a college basketball team?… Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC. (365 Music Jokes)
  145. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite March Madness team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  146. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you see #1 Purdue crushed #8 Utah State 106 – 67?… They were boiling hot!
  147. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  148. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  149. What’s a pirate’s favorite college basketball team?… Seton Hall Pirates. (Pirate Jokes)
  150. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  151. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  152. My college graduation was held inside the basketball arena and man was it hot…. It must have been like 5,000 degrees in there. (Graduation Jokes)
  153. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during college basketball season?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  154. Why did the college basketball player visit the bank?… His checks were all bouncing.
  155. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  156. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is the scariest player in the 2024 March Madness?… Boo Buie.
  157. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  158. I know a basketball player who does great standup… His punchlines are a real slam dunk!
  159. What do you call a basketball player who misses the toilet?… A three-pee-attempt fail!
  160. Why is a scrambled egg like a losing college basketball team?… Because they both have been beaten.
  161. What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  162. Where is a college basketball player’s favorite place to eat?… Dunkin’ Donuts.
  163. Why don’t college basketball players don’t like to leave their hometown?… They hate traveling so much.
  164. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  165. Why was the sports fan acting so crazy?… He had March Madness! (March Madness Jokes & Psychology Jokes)
  166. “When Xavier McDaniel plays against Orlando Wooldridge, it’s a coach’s dream – X vs O.” Mychal Thompson
  167. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  168. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  169. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  170. What’s an egg’s favorite college basketball team?… University of Yokelahomia. (Egg Jokes Oklahoma Jokes)
  171. How did the player with no hair do during his college basketball game?… Oh, he bald.
  172. The anti-vax college basketball team lost every game this season. Apparently they never take any shots. .
  173. College basketball players are the most upstanding members of society. They really are people to look up to.
  174. Why can’t college basketball players go on vacation?… They can’t travel
  175. College basketball players are afraid of themselves… They don’t like great heights.
  176. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  177. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  178. What do you call a University of Arkansas basketball player who never passes the basketball?… A ball hog. (Arkansas Jokes)
  179. A first-grade teacher can’t believe her student isn’t hyped up about the Super Bowl. “It’s a huge event. Why aren’t you excited?” “Because I’m not a football fan. My parents love basketball, so I do too,” says the student. “Well, that’s a lousy reason,” says the teacher. “What if your parents were morons? What would you be then?” “Then I’d be a football fan.” (Jokes for Teachers & Super Bowl Jokes)
  180. Which are the best animals in college basketball?… A score-pion.
  181. Why can’t you play college basketball in the jungle?… Because there are too many cheetahs.
  182. Why is the college basketball arena hot after the game?… Because all the fans have left.
  183. If a college basketball team were chasing a college baseball team, what time would it be?… Five after nine. (9:05) (Top Baseball Jokes & Top Sports Jokes)
  184. What’s a pirate’s favorite college basketball move?… Jump hook. (Pirate Jokes)
  185. If a jockey wears jockey shorts, and a college basketball player wears basketball shorts, what kind of shorts does the President wear?… Depends.
  186. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  187. What New Year’s resolution should a college basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Basketball Jokes)
  188. What did the University of Delaware players wear to the basketball game?… Idaho, Alaska. Maybe a New Jersey. (Top 50 State Jokes)
  189. Why are spiders great basketball players?… Because they know how to spin webs around the defense!
  190. What do you call a basketball ghost?… A dribbling phantom.
  191. How do you stop a basketball player from charging?… Unplug him!
  192. I couldn’t figure out why the basketball kept getting bigger and bigger. Then it hit me.
  193. Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  194. What’s a basketball player’s favorite app?… SnapShot!
  195. Why don’t fish like college basketball?… They’re afraid of the nets.
  196. Why do college basketball players love chocolate chip cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Chocolate Chip Cookie Jokes & Coaching Youth Basketball)
  197. Did you hear about the college basketball referee that got fired from the NCAA?… Supposedly he’s a whistleblower.
  198. What is the urologist’s favorite part of college basketball?… The dribbles.
  199. My tennis career has taught me I can be the best basketball player ever. Nothing but net.
  200. What’s one of an eggs favorite basketball team?… Yokelahomia State. (Egg Jokes Oklahoma Jokes)
  201. What’s an eggs favorite basketball team?… University of Central Yokelahomia. (Egg Jokes Oklahoma Jokes)
  202. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  203. Why didn’t the nose make the college basketball team?,,, He didn’t get picked.
  204. What do you call a person who walks back and forth screaming one minute, then sits down weeping uncontrollably the next?… A college basketball coach.
  205. Why was the college basketball court wet?… Because people were dribbling on it!
  206. If a college basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get?… Missile toe!
  207. In what sport is a basket filled but never gets full?… College basketball. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  208. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who do skiers cheer for during the 2024 March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  209. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  210. What do you call an Alaskan in a Final Four basketball game?… A referee.
  211. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  212. What is the difference between a Duke fan and a baby?… The baby will stop whining after a while.
  213. What do you call the college basketball move where you drink too much alcohol and score?… Slam Drunk!
  214. What do you call a piece of cheese that likes to shoot hoops?… Swiss!
  215. Which fast-food chain would be a good basketball player?… Dunkin’ Donuts.
  216. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes
  217. What do you call a college basketball player that misses dunks?… Alley Whoops.
  218. Why did the March Madness college basketball player sign up for the arts & crafts class?… He wanted to learn how to make baskets! (Art Jokes)
  219. Why do most college basketball coaches only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  220. Yo mama so stupid she thought Dunkin Donuts was a college basketball team. (Top Coffee Jokes & Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  221. Why is there a Texas school in the tournament called “Steve Austin”?… Because Stone Cold said so. (Wrestling Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  222. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?” (College Jokes)
  223. Did you know many people in the Netherlands follow March Madness… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  224. Why did John Calipari cross the road?… To hit up the ATM so he could pay another 6’11” forward. (Kentucky Jokes)
  225. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars free throws in the championship game 10/19 (53%)?… Houston, we have a problem.
  226. If a college baseball team were chasing a college basketball team, what time would it be?… Nine after five. (9:05) (Top Baseball Jokes & Top Sports Jokes)
  227. What do you call a fantasy show about college basketball?… Hooper-natural.
  228. Why is a college basketball referee like an angry chicken?… They both have foul mouths.
  229. What famous line was heard all around Texas during the 2023 Sweet Sixteen?…. Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  230. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  231. What do they serve NCAA tournament basketball players to start their day?… Fast breaks.
  232. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good college basketball knock-knock joke?
  233. Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2023 NCAA Final Four?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  234. Why do people buy so many trampoline’s during March Madness sales?… It’s spring-time.(Spring Jokes)
  235. Two basketball teams play a final four game. The underdog team ends up winning, but not a single man from either team scored a basket. How can this be?… They were women’s basketball teams! (Final Four Jokes)
  236. Why do NCAA basketball players love Oreo cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Oreo Cookie Jokes)
  237. What do you call a Georgetown player with a championship ring?… a senior citizen. (Grandparent Jokes & Final Four Jokes)
  238. Why was Cinderella such a bad college basketball player?… Her coach was a pumpkin. (Top Holiday Jokes & Top Halloween Jokes)
  239. Why was the March Madness basketball court all wet?… All the players were dribbling on it!
  240. Why do college basketball players eat donuts for a pre-game meal?… They love to dunk them. (Donut Jokes)
  241. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  242. What does the average blue chip recruit get on his SAT?… Drool. (College Jokes)
  243. Who was the poet of college basketball?… Longfellow. (Book Jokes)
  244. Did you hear about the basketball team that doesn’t have a website?… They can’t string three “Ws” together. (Computer Jokes)
  245. MARCH MADNESS JOKES
  246. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  247. Why couldn’t the The Most Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  248. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  249. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  250. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  251. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the 15th hole in golf?… They love the final four. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  252. Why did the basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch pictures of chickens?… He was trying to draw fowls / fouls. (Chicken Jokes & Art Jokes)
  253. How many five star recruits does it take to change a light bulb?… Only one. But he gets money, a car, and three credit hours for it.
  254. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite March Madness team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  255. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you see #1 Purdue crushed #8 Utah State 106 – 67?… They were boiling hot!
  256. What is a great warm-up song for a college basketball team?… Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC. (365 Music Jokes)
  257. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Eve: March Madness Basketball Coach. “I love when they drop the ball in Times Square …… It’s a nice reminder of what my players did all year.”
  258. Why did the college basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  259. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good college basketball knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  260. Why can’t college basketball players go on Spring Break?… They aren’t allowed to travel.
  261. Why can’t college basketball players go on semester break?… They aren’t allowed to travel.
  262. Why did the college basketball player sit on the sideline and sketch pictures of chickens?… He was learning how to draw fowls.
  263. What New Year’s resolution should a college basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Middle School Jokes).
  264. Tennis sued college basketball for no reason… Now they have to go to court!
  265. What is the favorite sport of a bass fish?… Bass-get-ball.
  266. God and Satan arranged a basketball game between Heaven and Hell. “I know for a fact we are gonna win,” said God. “We have all the best players up here: Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, Kobe Bryant, and so on.” “I wouldn’t count on that, God,” said Satan. “You see, down here, we have all the referees.”
  267. What would be a great Final Four warm-up song?… (W)hoo(m)p! (There It Is) by Tag Team(365 Music Jokes)
  268. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  269. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  270. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the homecoming dance?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  271. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A Final Four basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  272. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about March Madness?
  273. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  274. “I’m a coach who believes in execution. Whenever I see [that player] shoot free throws, I want to execute him.” Rick Pitino (New York Jokes)
  275. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  276. What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  277. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #4 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  278. Why is the basketball arena hot after the Final Four game?… Because all the fans have left.
  279. What do you call the basketball team that loses in the Final Four?… A bawl club.
  280. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses a free throw?… Shoot.
  281. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  282. Why do ball boys carry mops during March Madness tournament basketball games?… So much dribbling on the court.
  283. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  284. Why couldn’t the The Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  285. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  286. How many NCAA Final Four basketball players does it take to change a light bulb?… Only one. But he gets money, a car, and three credit hours for it. (Car Jokes)
  287. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  288. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  289. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the 15th hole in golf?… They love the final four. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  290. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  291. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  292. Who do skiers cheer for during the 2024 March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  293. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  294. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  295. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  296. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  297. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about March Madness?
  298. Did you know many people in the Netherlands follow March Madness… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)

#1 Book for Teaching Players How to Shoot a Basketball

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Basketball Shooting by Dave Hopla is the best book for coaches and players to master shooting a basketball. It is so detailed and comes with a DVD that is awesome. Here are our top reasons why every SERIOUS basketball player and coach should own this book:

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  1. Author: Dave Hopla (@DaveHopla) Coach Hopla consistently makes over 98% of his shots. in our humble opinion he is the World’s Best Shooting Instructor. His instruction has been perfected after decades of studying the art of shooting. His book is amazingly detailed and breaks down the correct form of shooting mechanics. His BEEF technique will make any player a better shooter and will help coaches create better shooters. His shooting tips are easy to understand and remember. Players and coaches of all ages and skills levels can benefit IMMENSELY from learning from the best!l.
  2. DVD: The book includes and incredible DVD that explains the concepts in the book. It shows the drills so players and coaches can have a complete understanding of how to shoot the basketball correctly. The DVD is and awesome compliment to the details in the book.
  3. Drills, Drills, Drills: The drills in the book are fantastic shooting drills for rookie and veteran players. Drills are explained clearly. The logic behind the drill is also shared, so coaches and players not only understand the “HOW” but alos the “WHY.” Players who apply these drills will see immediate results and will be on the way to becoming a better shooter.
  4. Pictures: The pictures do a great job of presenting a visual that might answer questions. There are plenty of pictures that all are very helpful. Coach Hopla stresses the “Footwork is the Foundation.” There are great pictures that show the proper stance for shooting the basketball. There also are images that show incorrect stances. Later on pictures are used to show correct and incorrect elbow positioning.
  5. Decades of Shooting Instruction in One Book: I do not think there is a person in the world who thinks more about shooting a basketball than Dave Hopla. He has instructed youth players just picking up a basketball to some of the best players the world has ever seen in the NBA. He knows about the KISS teaching philosophy and about the proper learning progression.
  6. Shot Charts & Shooting Evaluations: The final chapter provides players and coaches with the tools to record and evaluate a shot. The check list can help a player determine which areas have been mastered and also the areas that need improvement. If a player applies all the information in the book and records workout, there will be real improvement over days, weeks, months, and hopefully years.

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Knock Knock Basketball Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes.
  2. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the person who invented basketball?
  3. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Uriah… Uriah who?… Keep Uriah on the basketball!
  4. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the year basketball was invented?
  5. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the state where basketball was invented?
  6. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for this basketball season? 
  7. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe how many funny basketball jokes there are?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  8. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Dozen… Dozen who?… Dozen anyone want to play some basketball?
  9. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the team with the most NBA Titles?
  10. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys the state tournament for high school basketball. Aren’t you? 
  11. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  12. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the player who made the 1st NBA 3-point shot?
  13. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys the best list of basketball jokes. Aren’t you? (Thanksgiving Knock Knock Jokes)
  14. Basketball Jokes for Halloween: Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball fan for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  15. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  16. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the players on the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  17. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys the state championship for high school basketball. Aren’t you? 
  18. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the player who has won the most NBA Dunk Contests?
  19. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Wanda… Wanda who?… Wanda play basketball?
  20. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Dozen… Dozen who?… Dozen anyone want to come and shoot some hoops?
  21. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the shortest NBA Dunk Contest winner?
  22. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Les… Les who?… Les go and play basketball!
  23. Knock Knock Who’s there?… Fred… Fred who?… Fred I can’t play basketball today!
  24. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent NBA Dunk Contest winner?
  25. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Alley… Alley who?… Alley-oop.
  26. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Howard… Howard who?… Howard you like to play a game of basketball?
  27. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Will…. Will who?… Will you pass me the basketball?
  28. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woody… Woody who?… Woody you help me practice my jump shot?
  29. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Justin… Justin who?… Justin time for the game.
  30. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Uriah… Uriah who?… Uriah contender for the basketball championship this year?
  31. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Oscar…. Oscar who?… Oscar for your best pass, please!
  32. Knock, knock… Who’s there?…Turner… Turner who?… Turner round and let’s start the game!
  33. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Duncan… Duncan who?… Duncan you see I’m trying to watch the basketball game?
  34. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Ivan… Ivan who?… Ivan playing basketball all day!
  35. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the 1st NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Winner?
  36. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the 1st NBA Dunk Contest winner?
  37. USA Men’s Basketball 2024 Olympic Team: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the names of the 3 Celtics from the 2024 Championship team who played on the Olympic team in Paris?… (Jason Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White.)
  38. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the how many NBA titles Red Auerbach won as a coach of the Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  39. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the player who has won the most NBA 3-point Contests?
  40. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division I Championship Basketball? ‍
  41. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Wanda… Wanda who?… Wanda buy a new basketball?
  42. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division I Championship Basketball?
  43. NBA Jokes: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for this NBA basketball season? 
  44. 2024 NBA Finals: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  45. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball player for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  46. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe play basketball on Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  47. College Basketball Jokes: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for this college basketball season? 
  48. Basketball Jokes for Mardi Gras: Knock knockout?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the BEST basketball jokes for Mardi Gras in the world.
  49. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Meow… Meow who?… Take meow to the ball game!
  50. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe it is the last week of the high school basketball season?
  51. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe it is the last day of the high school basketball season?
  52. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe it is finally the state tournament for high school basketball?
  53. High School Basketball Jokes: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for this high school basketball season? 
  54. Youth Basketball Jokes: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for this youth basketball season? 
  55. Basketball Jokes for Presidents’ Day: Knock knockout?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the BEST basketball jokes for Presidents’ Day in the world.
  56. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the player who has won the 1st NBA 3-point Contests?
  57. 1992 Dream TeamKnock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the two countries who have won the Olympic Mens’ Basketball Gold Medal since 1992?  (USA & Argentina)
  58. Basketball Jokes for Valentine’s Day: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Valentine’s Day.
  59. Boston Celtics Jokes: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best Boston Celtics basketball jokes.
  60. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys the best list of basketball jokes for Thanksgiving. Aren’t you? (Thanksgiving Knock Knock Jokes)
  61. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the country that lost to 1992 USA Basketball Dream team in the gold medal game?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  62. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the coaches of the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  63. 1992 Dream Team: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the members of the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  64. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA titles Larry Bird won?
  65. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA MVPs Larry Bird won?
  66. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many NBA Finals MVPs Larry Bird won?
  67. Basketball Jokes for Groundhog Day: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Groundhog Day. 
  68. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the names and numbers for the retired jerseys for the Boston Celtics?
  69. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the starting five for the 1986 NBA Champion Celtics?
  70. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the starting five for the 2008 NBA Champion Celtics?
  71. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the coach who has the most career wins for the Boston Celtics?
  72. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe it is the start of the high school basketball season?
  73. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NAIA Basketball Champions?
  74. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NAIA Basketball Champions?
  75. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Men’s NCAA Division I Championship Basketball?
  76. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Men’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  77. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Men’s NCAA Division III Championship Basketball? ‍
  78. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Women’s NCAA Division I Championship Basketball? ‍
  79. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Women’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  80. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Women’s NCAA Division III Championship Basketball? ‍
  81. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Men’s NAIA Basketball Champions?
  82. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the first year of the Women’s NAIA Basketball Champions?
  83. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me the last time the Celtics won the NBA Championship? (NBA Champions)
  84. Basketball Jokes for Halloween: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Halloween.
  85. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  86. Basketball Jokes for Veterans Day: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Veterans Day.
  87. Knock knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe dress up as a basketball coach for Halloween? (Canoe Jokes)
  88. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Christmas.
  89. 1992 Dream TeamKnock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the members of the 1992 USA Basketball Dream team?  (Summer Olympics Jokes)
  90. 1992 Dream TeamKnock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the last country OTHER than the USA to win a basketball gold medal countries at the Olympics. HINT: 2004 
  91. Basketball Jokes for the Summer Olympics: Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for the Summer Olympics. (American Revolution Jokes)
  92. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… What are you cheering for in basketball in the Summer Olympics? (Summer Olympic Knock Knock Jokes)
  93. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about basketball?
  94. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… What are you cheering for in the Emirates NBA Cup
  95. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe come over and play basketball? ‍
  96. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Dozen… Dozen who?… Dozen anyone want to come and shoot some basketballs?
  97. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good basketball knock-knock joke?
  98. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good basketball knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  99. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1957 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  100. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the head coach of the 1959 NBA Champion Boston Celtics? (NBA Champion Coaches)
  101. Basketball Jokes for the Election: Knock knockout?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the BEST basketball jokes for the election in the world.
  102. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about college basketball?
  103. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good college basketball knock-knock joke?
  104. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  105. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  106. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  107. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division III Championship Basketball? ‍
  108. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  109. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division III Championship Basketball? ‍
  110. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe make a free throw? ‍
  111. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe there are 101 Knock Knock basketball jokes? ‍

Youth Basketball Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best youth basketball jokes.
  2. Why do youth basketball players love Oreo cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Oreo Cookie Jokes)
  3. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe come over and play basketball? ‍
  4. Why is basketball the grossest youth sport?… Because they dribble all over the court.
  5. Why was Cinderella never any good at youth basketball?… Because her coach was a pumpkin!
  6. Why did the youth basketball player take an #art class?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  7. What do an angry bunny and the youth basketball player who can touch the net have in common?… Mad hops.
  8. Tom’s basketball coach has five players: four are named Koko, Momo, Lolo and Jojo. What is the fifth player’s name?… Tom.
  9. Why are youth basketball players messy eaters?… They’re always dribbling. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  10. Where do youth basketball players go to dance?… Basket Balls! (Valentine’s Day Jokes)
  11. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the youth basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  12. Why was Rudolph the Reindeer ineligible for his youth basketball team?… He was academically ineligible. He went down in history. (Reindeer Jokes & World’s Best Basketball Jokes)
  13. They’re a youth basketball team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  14. Why is a baby good at basketball?… Because they’re always dribbling.
  15. In what sport is a basket filled but never gets full?… Basketball. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  16. Basketball Pun: “I’m always a basket case during tryouts.” Youth basketball coach
  17. Basketball Pun: A layup… You can bank on that shot.
  18. Why did the basketball team go to the bank?… To bounce their checks!
  19. What kind of stories are told by youth basketball players?…. Tall Tales.
  20. What has a net but can’t catch?… A basketball hoop!
  21. Basketball Pun: I hoop you have a good day.
  22. Two basketball teams play a game. The home team wins, but not a single man from either team scored a basket. How could this be? It was a women’s basketball team!
  23. What did the triangle offense say to the ball?… “You’re pointless.” (Geometry Jokes)
  24. What’s a pirate’s favorite basketball move?… Jump hook. (Pirate Jokes)
  25. Basketball Jokes for New Year’s Eve: Youth Basketball Coach. “I love when they drop the ball in Times Square …… It’s a nice reminder of what my players did all year.”
  26. What’s an egg’s favorite NBA basketball team?… Yokelahomia City Thunder. (Egg Jokes Oklahoma Jokes)
  27. Why can’t you play basketball with pigs?… They hog the ball. (Pig Jokes)
  28. Why aren’t burgers too good at basketball?… Too many turnovers! (Hamburger Jokes)
  29. What’s the difference between a ball hog and time?… Time passes. (March Madness Jokes & Daylight Saving Jokes)
  30. Why do youth basketball players love cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Oreo Cookie Jokes)
  31. Why did the youth basketball player bring string to the game?… In case it he had to tie the score!
  32. Basketball Pun: “A layup… You can bank on that shot.” Youth Basketball Coach
  33. What’s a youth basketball player’s favorite kind of cheese?… Swish cheese!
  34. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good youth basketball knock-knock joke?
  35. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… What are you cheering for this NBA basketball season? 
  36. Basketball Pun: Dunkin’ ain’t just for donuts!
  37. Basketball Pun: “Let’s bounce back from this loss.” Youth Basketball Coach
  38. A first-grade teacher can’t believe her student isn’t hyped up about March Madness. “It’s a huge event. Why aren’t you excited?” “Because I’m not a basketball fan. My parents love football, so I do too,” says the student. “Well, that’s a lousy reason,” says the teacher. “What if your parents were morons? What would you be then?” “Then I’d be a basketball fan.” (Jokes for Teachers & Super Bowl Jokes)
  39. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… What are you cheering for this youth basketball season? 
  40. What did Delaware to the youth basketball game?… Idaho, Alaska. Maybe her New Jersey. (Top 50 State Jokes)
  41. Basketball Pun: “Let’s not get too defensive here.” youth basketball coach up 20 points.
  42. Why did the youth basketball player get a job at the bakery?… He wanted to create more turnovers.
  43. Why did the basketball player go to school?… To pass his tests.
  44. Basketball coaches have really focused on “Stop the Steal” since it was introduced in 2016… They really value limiting turnovers and ball security. (Election Jokes)
  45. Basketball Pun: “I’m always a basket case during the youth basketball playoffs.” Youth basketball parent
  46. Basketball Pun: Let’s hoop it up!
  47. Basketball Pun: “I’m always a basket case during the youth basketball season.” Youth basketball parent
  48. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about youth basketball?
  49. Basketball Pun: You can’t handle my crossovers.
  50. What do youth basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  51. Why did the basketball player bring a flashlight to practice?… He wanted to shoot some lights out.
  52. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a youth basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (365 School Jokes)
  53. Basketball Pun: I’m rebounding from last night’s loss.
  54. Why was the basketball team so good at math?… They knew how to multiply their scores!
  55. Basketball Pun: I’ve got a court date tonight.
  56. Basketball Pun: You can bank on that shot.
  57. What’s the difference between a dog and a youth basketball player?… One drools, the other dribbles.
  58. Basketball Pun: I’m really on the ball today.
  59. Basketball Pun: This pun is nothing but net.
  60. Basketball Pun: I’m just winging it on the court.
  61. What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a tree?… Tall stories.
  62. What do you call a basketball team with a bad attitude?… The foul line.
  63. Why did the basketball player bring a mirror to the game?… So he could reflect on his plays.
  64. Why did the basketball player go to space?… To shoot for the stars.
  65. What’s a basketball player’s favorite animal?… A hoop-o-potamus
  66. Basketball Pun: Don’t travel too far, you might get called for it.
  67. What New Year’s resolution should a youth basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Basketball Jokes)
  68. What do you get when you cross a basketball player and a judge?… Court in session!
  69. What is a youth basketball player’s favorite Christmas song?… “Oh Christmas Three, Oh Christmas Three!”
  70. Why did the youth basketball player visit the bank?… His checks were all bouncing.
  71. What do you call a pig who won’t pass the ball?… A ball hog!
  72. Why can’t you play basketball with pigs?… Because they always hog the ball!
  73. What have scrambled eggs and a losing basketball team got in common? … They’ve both been beaten!
  74. What is Santa’s favorite NBA basketball team?… The Milwaukee Bucks. (Christmas Jokes Wisconsin Jokes)
  75. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Uriah Uriah who?… Keep Uriah on the ball!
  76. Why did the youth basketball team change their name to the Possums?… Because they play dead at home and they die on the road.
  77. Why did the youth basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  78. How many players are on the basketball court for each team in the youth basketball?… Five! The key is ‘each team’!
  79. What do the basketball players say when they miss a basket?… Shoot!
  80. Why are babies good at basketball?… Because they’re always dribbling!
  81. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good basketball knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  82. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Dozen… Dozen who?… Dozen anyone want to come and shoot some basketballs?
  83. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Dozen… Dozen who?… Dozen anyone want to play basketballs?
  84. Knock Knock Who’s there?… Fred… Fred who?… Fred I can’t play basketball today!
  85. Did you hear about the youth basketball team that doesn’t have a website?… They can’t string three “Ws” together. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  86. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Meow Meow who?… Take meow to the ball game!
  87. Why can’t you get a fairly officiated game in the jungle?… They are all cheetahs. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  88. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Les Les who?… Les go and play basketball!
  89. Why violation do ghosts get called for the most in basketball?… Ghoul tending.
  90. What kind of basketball team cries when it loses?… A bawl club.
  91. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Wanda Wanda who?… Wanda buy a new basketball?
  92. What is a great warm-up song for a youth basketball team?… Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC. (365 Music Jokes)
  93. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… Who are you cheering for in basketball in March Madness? (Summer Olympic Knock Knock Jokes)
  94. What is a basketball coach’s favorite Christmas song?… “Oh Christmas Three, Oh Christmas Three!” (Christmas Tree Jokes & Music Jokes)
  95. What do the winning Super Bowl team, Karl Malone, and the mailman have in common?… They always deliver. (Mailman Jokes & Super Bowl Jokes)
  96. Where do basketball players take their significant others to dance?… Basket Balls! (Valentine’s Day Jokes)
  97. What did the march say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Madness Quotes & Top 25 Jimmy V Quotes)
  98. Where do youth basketball players get their uniforms from?… New Jersey!
  99. Why are frogs so good at basketball?… Because they always make jump shots!
  100. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good basketball knock knock jokes? (June Jokes Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  101. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A youth basketball coach?” (Top Psychology Jokes)
  102. Why did the basketball team join a craft club?… Because they wanted to learn how to make baskets!
  103. They’re a team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  104. Why do the Lakers have to drink their coffee black?… There is no more KAREEM. (Coffee Jokes)
  105. My college graduation was held inside the basketball arena and man was it hot. It must have been like 5,000 degrees in there. (Graduation Jokes)
  106. What is Rudolph’s favorite NBA basketball team?… The Milwaukee Bucks. (Christmas Jokes Wisconsin Jokes)
  107. What is Santa’s favorite NBA basketball team?… The Milwaukee Bucks. (Christmas Jokes Wisconsin Jokes)
  108. Which fast-food chain would be a good youth basketball player?… Dunkin’ Donuts. (Donut Jokes)
  109. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Woo… Woo, who?… What are you cheering for in basketball in NBA Finals? (Summer Olympic Knock Knock Jokes)
  110. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team?… She ran away from the ball. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  111. If a basketball player gets athlete’s foot, what does an astronaut get…  Missile Toe! (Top Astronomy Jokes)
  112. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about basketball? (Summer Olympic Knock Knock Jokes)
  113. What basketball player would be a great spokesperson for National Taco Day?… Tacko Fall. (Taco Jokes)
  114. What kind of stories are told by basketball players?…. Tall Tales.
  115. Who was the poet of basketball?… Longfellow.
  116. Why did the basketball player visit the bank?… His checks were all bouncing.
  117. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good basketball knock-knock jokes?
  118. Basketball sued tennis for no reason… Now they have to go to court!
  119. Why did the basketball sit on the sideline and sketch pictures of chickens?… He was trying to draw fowls / fouls. (Chicken Jokes)
  120. Who is a worm’s favorite basketball player?… Dennis Rodman AKA “the worm.” (Worm Jokes)
  121. What do you call an unbelievable story about a youth basketball player?… A tall tale.
  122. Yo mama so stupid she thought Dunkin Donuts was a basketball team. (Top Coffee Jokes & Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  123. What New Year’s resolution should a middle school basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Basketball Jokes)
  124. If a basketball team were chasing a baseball team, what time would it be?… Five after nine. (9:05) (Top Baseball Jokes & Top Sports Jokes)
  125. How do youth basketball players stay cool during a game?… They stand near the fans!
  126. Why was Cinderella such a bad basketball player?… Her coach was a pumpkin. (Top Holiday Jokes & Top Halloween Jokes)
  127. Why is a scrambled egg like a losing basketball team?… Because they both have been beaten. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  128. What’s the difference between a ball hog and time?… Time passes. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  129. What basketball player would be a great spokesperson for autumn?… Taco Fall. (Taco Jokes)
  130. Why are basketball players messy eaters?… They’re always dribbling. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  131. Why was the basketball court dripping wet?… Because the youth basketball player kept dribbling all over it!
  132. Why is basketball the grossest sport there is?… Because they dribble all over the court. (Top 10 Sports Jokes)
  133. What do you call a pig with playing basketball?… A ball hog.
  134. How many NCAA basketball players does it take to change a light bulb?… Only one. But he gets money, a car, and three credit hours for it.
  135. Hanging in the hallway at the High School are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?”
  136. What do you call a groundhog that plays basketball?… A ball hog. (Groundhog Day Jokes)
  137. Why do basketball players love chocolate chip cookies?… Because they can dunk them! (Chocolate Chip Cookie Jokes & Coaching Youth Basketball)
  138. What New Year’s resolution should a high school basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Middle School Jokes)
  139. Golf is what you play when you’re too out of shape to play basketball.
  140. What do you do when you see an elephant with a basketball?… Get out of the way!
  141. Why can’t you play a fair game of basketball in the jungle?… Because there’s too many cheetahs!
  142. Where is a basketball players favorite place to eat?… Dunkin’ Doughnuts!
  143. What’s the first meal of the day called for basketball players?… Fast Breaks!
  144. Why can’t dinosaurs play basketball?… Because they’re extinct!
  145. Why couldn’t the basketball player listen to his music?… Because he was a record breaker!
  146. What’s the difference between someone who hogs the ball and time?… Time always passes!
  147. Why are basketball players messy eaters?… Because they’re always dribbling!
  148. What’s the difference between a Labrador and a basketball player?… One drools and the other one dribbles!
  149. Why did the coach kick Cinderella off the basketball team?… Because she kept running away from the ball!
  150. What are basketball players favorite type of stories?… Tall Tales!
  151. Basketball Riddle: A man throws a basketball as hard as he can. There is nothing in front, behind or either side of him but the ball comes back and hits him in the face. How can this be? He threw the ball straight up in the air!
  152. Why wouldn’t the basketball team play with the third basketball?… Because it was an oddball out!
  153. What New Year’s resolution should a prep school basketball player never make?… To travel more. (Travel Guest Blogs Basketball Jokes)

11 Player Youth Basketball Substitution Rotation

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An 11 man rotation for youth basketball is a big challenge. As a youth coach it is always good to follow a substitution pattern that guarantees playing time for each player. Some leagues have minimum playing time requirements. This rotation is based on a league policy that requires a 25% minimum playing time for each player (8:00 out of 32:00).

Rank Each Player: It is helpful to rank each player: above average, average, and below average.Players will be given playing time that corresponds to their rank on the team.

Option #1 Number System / Equal Playing Time: A coach can assign a number system for his team 1 – 11. This makes substitutions really simple. Select the “shift” time and simply have the players sit on the bench by number. Players will rotate in the game. A coach should try to balance height and skill to have balance with each unit. (possible set up)

32 minute game: to keep it simple a coach can divide the quarter in half. The following is based on four 8-minute quarters.

1st Quarter:

Shift #1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Shift #2: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 

2nd Quarter:

Shift #3: 11, 1, 2, 3, 4

Shift #4: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

3rd quarter:

Shift #5: 10, 11, 1, 2, 3

Shift #6: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

4th Quarter

Shift #7:  9, 10, 11, 1, 2,

Shift #8:  3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Playing Time Breakdown

1 – 7 = 16:00 (50%)

8, 9, 10, 11 = 12:00 (37.5%)

Variation #1 Mix the number up: Create a new list each week. A coach can rotate the players in 1 – 7 so no one player is #1. Similarly rotate 8 – 11 so that no player is last all the time.

Variation #2 Pick up where you left off: If a coach is a believer in equal playing time, simply start the next game with the next rotation. This will be the fairest. It will keep most parents happy. And it will allow all players to develop. At the younger ages this is probably the best option (recommendation). 

Game #2 Shift #1: 8, 9, 10, 11, 1 

Variation #3: Use the number system for the 1st 3 quarters, then play the best players. Through 3 quarters the playing time would be the following: 

1 – 8 3 shifts = 12:00 (27.5)

9 – 11 2 shifts = 8:00 (25% if no additional time)

There will 40 minutes of playing time for the 4th quarter (8 minutes X 5 sports) #9 will have not played in 3rd quarter, so it would make sense to find him some time in the 4th or give him a little time in the 3rd.

Option #2 Even Units plus one (4-4-3}: Divide the top 8 players into two even groups based on height and position. Try to create as much balance as possible. With the bottom 3 players, have them rotate the 5th spot on the floor. A coach can switch the 3 rotating players each game to guarantee even playing time for all players if this fit his / her philosophy.

Unit #1 (1-4)

Unit #2 (4-8)

Players 9 – 11 will have 2:40 shifts x 4 quarters = 10 minutes per game

Player #9 8:00 – 5:20

Player #10 5:20 – 2:40

Player #11 2:40 – 0:00

Playing Time Breakdown

1 – 8 = 16:00 (50%)

9, 10, 11 = 10:00 (31.25%)

4th Grade Travel Team Basketball Tryout

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If you are looking at this page THANK YOU! Here is an outline of a tryout schedule for 4th grade boys. It is not perfect, but hopefully some of the ideas and drills will be helpful as other coaches plan and run a 4th grade tryout.

4th Grade Practice #1

Team Goals:

  1. MOST IMPROVED ball-handling & shooting team in the league.
  2. Run the Floor & Make Lay-ups / Run the Floor & DON’T GIVE UP  Lay-ups
  3. Play great team, especially HELP SIDE, defense 5 vs. 1

6:00 – 6:05 Shooting Knockout* See who can shoot and make lay-ups. Players who are knocked out go to lay-up basket. Record winners. Record finalists. 

Dribbling: Evaluate how comfortable the players are with the basketball! 

Ballhandling

6:05 – 6:15 Dribble lines: ball drills and full court dribbling drills. 

6:15 – 6:20 3 trips, Dribble walk, Dribble March

6:20 – 6:30 2 ball series (together, alternating, escape dribble crossover, between the legs, behind the back) 

Lay-ups

6:30 – 6:40 Rebound & outlet, Full court lay-ups, W lay-ups (1:30)

6:40 – 6:45 Mini Mikans

6:40 – 6:50 2 on 0 fast break, 3 man fast break

SHOOTING

6:50 – 6:55 BEEF, partner shooting

6:55 – 7:00 Range finder

SCRIMMAGE

7:00 – 7:05 ½ court games

7:05 – 7:15 full court Scrimmage

The No-Cut Basketball Travel “A” Team

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  • Should I Coach Youth Basketball?

The title of this post might seem like a trailer for a scary Halloween movie or a Mike Lupica book. But it can happen and does happen. The big question is how does it happen and then more importantly how should a coach approach the season.

Some grades will have a low turnout for a variety of reasons, but there is always hope until the 1st tryout that a few more bodies might show up.

The goals of a youth basketball tryouts are:

  1. Evaluate the Talent: The tryout should include drills, half-court, and full-court games that will allow the evaluation committee to see the skills level individual players
  2. Select 1 – 4 “Travel Teams:” This is often the most challenging aspect or a tryout because the differences between skill levels of youth basketball players, particularly at younger ages, is not always clear. Many parents will be sending emails to the coaches and directors once the teams are posted.

In this particular situation, 11 players showed up for the tryout. To put this in perspective the grade above this team had over 70 players tryout and there were 4 travel teams. The grade below also was very competitive and had over 50 players tryout.

What Should a Coach Do?

The best thing for a coach to do is stick with the tryout schedule. The coach surely spent a great deal of time preparing a variety of drills and games to assess the skill level of the players. This would be the team he/she will be coaching so it is an amazing opportunity to really focus on the players. The coach can evaluate basketball skills, but additionally work ethic and the ability to listen.

At this particular tryout it was clear there was one particular player who really had no interest in being there. Asking questions like “When will this be over?” and “Are we done yet?”

The good news was there were no cuts and no nasty emails to respond to. The bad news was there were no cuts and there were several, if not ALL players who did not possess the skills be on a “A” Travel Team.

Here is the 4th Grade Tryout schedule

Stay tuned… our next post will be about How to Coach the Worst Team in the League?

Yearly Youth Basketball Coaching Plan

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The following is a list of youth basketball ideas for each month. Each region of American will have different schedules, so adjust the ideas based on your season and age group.

October

Review Basketball Library: We have always found it helpful to spend some time reviewing your favorite basketball instruction books. This will get your mind thinking basketball.

Youth Basketball: December

Youth Basketball Year: June

Youth Basketball Year: September