Team gear

Youth basketball team gear checklist

What coaches and families actually need, from the right ball size to Senior Night gifts. Links open a store search so you can compare prices.

Coaches and players with blank team shirts and a ball at a table in the gym

Which ball size?

Size	Circumference	Typical players
Size 5	27.5"	Ages 9–11
Size 6	28.5"	Girls 12+ and women; boys 12–14
Size 7	29.5"	Boys 15+ and men

Leagues set their own ball rules. Check yours before buying team balls.

Basketballs

Youth basketball, size 5 (ages 9–11)Amazon · Walmart
Intermediate basketball, size 6 (girls 12+, boys 12–14)Amazon · Walmart
Official size 7 basketballAmazon · Walmart
Ball pump with needlesAmazon · Walmart

Coach's kit

Dry-erase coaching clipboardAmazon · Walmart
Whistle with lanyardAmazon · Walmart
Agility cones (set)Amazon · Walmart
Mesh ball bagAmazon · Walmart

Practice & game day

Pinnies / scrimmage vestsAmazon · Walmart
Team water bottlesAmazon · Walmart
Basic first-aid kitAmazon · Walmart
Basketball shoes (youth)Amazon · Walmart

Team shirts & spirit

Blank team T-shirtsAmazon · Walmart
Shooting shirtsAmazon · Walmart
Team wristbandsAmazon · Walmart
Iron-on numbersAmazon · Walmart

Senior Night & awards

Senior Night postersAmazon · Walmart
Basketball trophiesAmazon · Walmart
Picture frame for team photoAmazon · Walmart
Sign-able game ballAmazon · Walmart

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