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Basketball Scholarships

Search for colleges that offer basketball athletic scholarships and view information on college basketball programs and coaches.

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How to get a basketball scholarship

Basketball scholarships are a great way for talented players to pay for their education. There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of getting a basketball scholarship. First, make sure that you excel at basketball and have great grades. Next, start building your athletic resume by competing in basketball tournaments or showcases. Finally, reach out to college basketball coaches at schools you want to attend and let them know why you would be a valuable addition to their team. If you follow these tips, you'll put yourself in a good position to receive a college basketball scholarship. If you want further assistance in getting recruited, you can signup for a ProductiveRecruit account.

Colleges offering basketball by division

NCAA Division 1
364
NCAA Division 2
298
NCAA Division 3
409
NAIA
222
Junior College
430
CCCAA
100
Other
136

Basketball athletic scholarship opportunities by division

NCAA Division 1
15
NCAA Division 2
10
NAIA
8
Junior College
15

Basketball student-athlete participation by division

NCAA Division 1
5,826
NCAA Division 2
5,403
NCAA Division 3
8,010
NAIA
4,877
Junior College
6,513
CCCAA
1,498
Other
2,103

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How many college basketball teams are there?

There are 1,992 college basketball teams in the United States.

How many division 1 college basketball teams are there?

There are 364 division 1 college basketball teams in the United States.

How many division 2 college basketball teams are there?

There are 298 division 2 college basketball teams in the United States.

How many division 3 college basketball teams are there?

There are 409 division 3 college basketball teams in the United States.

How many NAIA college basketball teams are there?

There are 222 NAIA college basketball teams in the United States.

How many junior college basketball teams are there?

There are 430 junior college basketball teams in the United States.

How many athletic scholarships are available for division 1 basketball programs?

There are 15 Division 1 scholarships available for basketball programs.

How many athletic scholarships are available for division 2 basketball programs?

There are 10 Division 2 scholarships available for basketball programs.

How many athletic scholarships are available for NAIA basketball programs?

There are 8 NAIA scholarships available for basketball programs.

How many athletic scholarships are available for junior college basketball programs?

There are 15 junior college scholarships available for basketball programs.

How many student-athletes participate in division 1 basketball?

5,826 student-athletes participate in division 1 basketball.

How many student-athletes participate in division 2 basketball?

5,403 student-athletes participate in division 2 basketball.

How many student-athletes participate in division 3 basketball?

8,010 student-athletes participate in division 3 basketball.

How many student-athletes participate in NAIA basketball?

4,877 student-athletes participate in NAIA basketball.

How many student-athletes participate in junior college basketball?

6,513 student-athletes participate in junior college basketball.

How many high school student-athletes participate in basketball?

538,446 student-athletes participate in high school basketball.