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Basketball Player Survival Kit
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items I played basketball for 15 years and these are all the products I loved using throughout my career! Some of these recommendations will be through a girl's lens, but most are gender neutral!
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Basketball Bag
Basketball Gear
Hydration
Basketball Bag
This is everything that your kid will probably need more than a few times in their bag!
I would recommend getting your kid a backpack because most teams I played with or for did not provide me with one until I got into high school. I always liked the Adidas backpacks because they had room for my basketball, plus everything else I needed...
Basketball Backpack
A First Aide kit is always handy to have and I always needed bandaids from being cut by other teams fingernails! But you never know when one of these might come in handy, which is why I always had one in my sports bags.
First Aid Kits
As a girl, I am proud to say that after trying every girlie-smelling deodorant in my sports career I happily settled on Old Spice. It lasts and doesn't leave any sticky residue. But I always had deodorant in my sports bags!
Old Spice : Deodorant - Target
These are so useful to have for anyone not just athletes! But I always had these on hand for games because a lot of gyms are heated or are very very warm!!
Sukeen [4 Pack Cooling Towel (40"x12"), Ice Towel
FOR THE GIRLS, I always needed a hairbrush in my bag because my hair would always need to be redone before the game or at tournaments. This was a MUST HAVE for me and an extra brush is always useful. Plus having my own was helpful in protecting me fr...
Wet Brush - Target
FOR THE GIRLS, I always forgot a hair tie. Plus having your own for your kids is better, and makes them less likely to get lice!
Hair Ties - Target
This is for everyone…a bottle of lotion is always needed when you realize that you forgot to put any on and your legs are ashy…
Body Lotions & Creams - Target
Basketball Gear
This is all of the gear that I loved to use throughout my career.
You are warned that you can not buy any sports ball without a pump or you will regret it… Luckily you can find both on Amazon!
Basketballs | Amazon.com
Adidas was my favorite brand for all of my sports because they always lasted me a couple of seasons. They also are extremely comfortable and provided me high ankle support (which was important for me because I have a previous ankle dislocation injury...
Men's Basketball Shoes: Extra 30% Off Sale | adidas US
If this is in your price range a basketball hoop is a great way for your kids to practice or even just get active at home! Dicks has a wide selection of basketball hoops for great prices.
Basketball Hoops | Free Curbside Pickup at DICK'S
I always liked a thicker sock when I played basketball because I felt like they provided me better grip inside my shoe for the quick turns and spins the game requires. But tall socks are recommended so their shoes do not rub their skin and they have ...
Basketball Socks. Nike.com
I like to get my athletic gear at Dicks because then you can try it on, it's better priced, and now they even offer curbside pickup! They have a wide variety of basketball shorts for all ages and sizes.
Basketball Shorts | Curbside Pickup Available at DICK'S
Dicks also has a wide variety of workout shirts and T-shirts for all ages and sizes. They are also reasonably priced and comfy! This is my favorite place to find workout clothes.
Basketball Shirts & T-Shirts | Curbside Pickup Available at DICK'S
Hydration
Staying hydrated is important for everyone especially athletes playing basketball. You lose a lot of sweat and energy so it is very important to replenish and stay hydrated throughout practices, workouts, and games.
My Mom always made sure we had large water jugs to stay hydrated throughout practices, games, and workouts! These were better anyway because they kept my water at room temperature which made it easier to drink while playing!
Large Water Bottle
Grab these on your next grocery trip! Liquid IV is so much better for you than Gatorade and they taste good!
Liquid I.V. : Target
These are also a good hydration drink, they have lots of vitamins and other good things for you! They also taste so good. I like to grab these at Target because Target offers them in value packs and even mix and match packs!
BODYARMOR - Target
These are also super yummy candies that also help you stay hydrated! These were my favorites!
Hi-Chew - Target