Basketballs

Basketballs

It’s a rite of passage, holding that first basketball. The pebbled feel of the ball, the smell of fresh leather or rubber, the crisp bounce against the pavement and off the backboard.

Select the right gear for your game with a basketball from Hibbett | City Gear. Both in-stores and online, we carry premium balls in different sizes for all ages and players of all skill levels. Select basketballs from court-tested brands like Jordan, Baden, Under Armour, Nike, Rawlings, Wilson and Spalding.

Indoor & Outdoor Balls

Where you shoot hoops will determine the kind of basketball you need. Are you an indoor court warrior, or do you prefer the feel of an outdoor asphalt court?

Leather basketballs: Made for indoor play only, a leather basketball offers unparalleled control and grip for professional play, thanks to its supple material. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to break the ball in before the big game.

Rubber basketballs: Its more durable materials make a rubber ball great for outdoor play and provide ease of control. Rubber basketballs are a great, inexpensive choice for kids and beginners, and they offer plenty of satisfying bounce, too.

Synthetic basketballs: Indoor or outdoor, synthetic basketballs are the go-anywhere option. Use these super-durable balls on the playground or in the gym.

Find the Right Fit

At Hibbett | City Gear, we carry all basketball sizes so you can make your baller dreams come true — or pass your love of the game onto the next generation. Want to look the part of a player? There’s nothing like a classic retro orange ball casually tucked under your arm. Or choose something with a little more flair: a women’s basketball that comes in a WNBA pink, Stephen Curry’s Under Armour ball outfitted in team colors or a variety of Nike basketballs featuring the Swoosh and a variety of hues.

When determining your size, choose the basketball that best fits your palm, from the regulation 29.5 inches on down to youth sizes — anywhere from 22 inches for the littlest hands to 28.5 inches.

High school, college and pro ball regulation size is 29.5 inches, while smaller 28.5-inch balls are ideal for women’s and teens’ hands. Junior-size balls are perfect for younger kids, and mini Wilson basketballs are perfect for any-size shot caller (and they make pretty good gifts, too.)

Make some memories and shatter some boards with balls from premium brands like Jordan, Baden, Nike, Rawlings, Wilson and more from Hibbett | City Gear.

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