Physical and Performance Profiles Differentiate Competitive Levels in U-18 Basketball Players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on how physical and technical factors distinguish U-18 basketball levels is limited, yet these determinants may aid talent identification and development. This study examined differences in anthropometric, physical performance, and technical characteristics between high-level (HL; n = 38) and low-level (LL; n = 35) U-18 male basketball players and explored relationships between technical skills and key physical attributes across all participants.

Methods

Participants were evaluated across anthropometry, physical performance, and basketball-specific technical skills. Statistical analyses assessed between-group differences and correlations, with significance set at p ≤ 0.05.

Results

Compared to LL players, HL players exhibited significantly su

SUBMITTER: Goniotaki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12845602 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature