14 Free Printable Basketball Coloring Pages for Kids

What color would your child pick for their own basketball jersey? Maybe they’d go for the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers, copy the colors of their school team, or insist that everyone on the court needs rainbow sneakers. These free printable basketball coloring pages give them a whole team to dress, right down to the numbers on their jerseys.

There are 14 pages to choose from, with boys and girls dribbling, taking shots, going for slam dunks, and catching their breath on the ball. Print a few for little sports fans to color while the family watches a basketball game, or put a stack on the kids’ table at a basketball birthday party. All you need is the paper and a handful of crayons, although you might want more than one orange crayon to go around!

Basketball Coloring Pages for Kids

The pack includes 12 individual basketball players, a basketball hoop, and a final page with the whole team together. The big shapes and simple designs give little kids plenty of room to color. Older kids can use the white space around each player to draw basketball courts, fill the stands with fans, or add a scoreboard with just a few seconds left on the clock.

Here’s a look at each basketball-themed coloring page in the order you’ll find it in the PDF.

1. Game Time for Number One

With the ball tucked under his arm and a number 1 on his jersey, this little player looks ready for his team photo. Let your child choose two favorite team colors, then see how many places they can repeat them, from the neck of his jersey to the soles of his shoes.

2. Number Two Takes the Court

This young girl has one hand on her hip, a basketball at her side, and a big number 2 to color. There’s room on her jersey to draw a favorite team’s logo or invent one of her own. What would a team called the Basketball Cats wear?

3. The First Bounce

The little lines between this player’s hand and the ball make it look as though you’ve caught him halfway through a dribble. Try adding a shadow beneath the basketball and a wooden gym floor under his sneakers to bring the scene to life.

4. Dribbling Down the Court

This smiling player stands with her feet apart and the ball bouncing beside her. The panels on her uniform are just right for alternating two bold colors, and younger kids can practice color recognition by picking out the matching crayons.

5. Lining Up the Shot

With the basketball raised beside his face and both hands on the ball, this player has his eyes on the basket. Is he practicing free throws after school or taking the last shot of a big game? Your child gets to decide what the scoreboard says.

6. Ready to Shoot

Look at the curls and little freckles on this basketball player as she brings the ball up to shoot. Her plain jersey leaves space for kids to add their own lucky number or borrow one from a favorite high school player.

7. Calling the Play

One hand is busy dribbling while the other has a finger in the air. What do your kids think he’s calling out to his team? A speech bubble with “Over here!” or “One more pass!” would fit right into this picture.

8. On the Move With Number 32

Number 32 has her braids swinging, one foot stretched forward, and a basketball bouncing low beside her. Kids who love little details can pick a color for each hair tie and carry those colors through to the trim on her uniform.

9. Halftime With Number 10

Number 10 has found his own spot to rest, sitting right on his basketball with one knee bent. The ball takes up a good chunk of this picture, so there’s plenty of space for broad crayon strokes or a different color in every section.

10. Number 31 Takes a Seat

This girl has two fluffy puffs, a number 31 jersey, and both hands resting on the ball she’s sitting on. Try printing this one alongside Number 10 so two kids can design matching uniforms. The finished pair would make sweet decorations for a team party.

11. Slam Dunk!

This player is off the ground with the ball right at the rim. Between the backboard, the net, and his sneakers kicking up behind him, there’s lots to color on this page. A big hand-drawn “Slam dunk!” would look right at home beside him.

12. Flying High With the Ball

Both feet are in the air as this player reaches overhead with the basketball. There’s space beside her for older kids to draw the hoop she’s aiming for. How high can they put it and still keep it on the page?

13. The Basketball Hoop

This page gives the backboard, rim, and net a turn in the spotlight. Kids can draw their own basketballs sailing toward the hoop, then add a dotted line to show the path of the shot. It’s a fun way to turn a simple coloring sheet into a little drawing challenge.

14. Color the Whole Basketball Team

All 12 basketball players and the hoop appear together on the final page. Pick two sets of team colors and divide the players into teams, or give every jersey a different design. Colored pencils work especially well for the smaller pictures on this one.

Download the Free Basketball Coloring Pages PDF

Use the download button below to get all 14 basketball coloring sheets in one A4 PDF. You can print the whole pack to make a little basketball coloring book or select the page numbers for your child’s favorite players.

If you’re printing on US Letter paper, choose “Fit to page” in your printer settings.

terms of use: These free printables are for personal use and non-commercial classroom use. You’re welcome to print copies for your family, homeschool group, or class.

I’d save the whole-team sheet for last. Once the kids have picked a uniform for each of their star players, it’s fun to see whether they can spot them again in the smaller team picture. Give the finished team a name, stick it on the fridge, and you’ve got your very own lineup for game day!

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If you’re planning March Madness activities, a sports-themed week in 1st grade, or a rainy day with a child who would much rather be outside playing ball, keep the crayons handy. Explore more of our sports printables and crafts for kids, from football coloring pages to ice hockey and figure skating coloring sheets.

For a simple craft to go with this pack, cut a circle from a cereal box and let your child turn it into a basketball with orange paint and curved black lines. Flip it over and try a soccer ball on the other side. Add the finished balls to a homemade sign for their basketball team or hang them above the party table.

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If your kids enjoy these free printable basketball coloring pages, please share this post with another family of basketball fans or pin it to your kids’ printables board so you can find it again during basketball season. Happy coloring!