Differences in chosen physiological profile characteristics between U16 men basketball players
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physiological profiles of young male basketball players of the preliminary U16 National Team of the Hellenic Basketball Federation. A total of 52 participants, aged 15.4 years on average, underwent a series of physiological tests including Counter-movement Jump (CMJ), Squat Jump (SJ), Drop Jump (DJ), 0-10m Sprint, and 5-10-5 Agility Test. Players were classified by age group, selected/non selected and playing position, with significant performance differences noted between the 2007 and 2008 birth cohorts. Results indicated that older athletes exhibited superior performance in CMJ, 5-10-5, and 0-10m Sprint tests. When comparing by position, Forwards outperformed Guards in both SJ and DJ tests. When comparing performance by playing position, Forwards consistently outperformed Guards in both the Squat Jump and Drop Jump tests, indicating that position-specific training may enhance certain physical attributes. Furthermore, selected players from the 2007 class achieved significantly higher scores in CMJ, SJ, and better times in the 5-10-5 test compared to their non-selected counterparts. Similar trends were observed in the 2008 class, where selected players also demonstrated superior performance in CMJ, SJ, and 5-10-5 tests. Across the overall sample, selected athletes consistently performed better in all tests, achieving significant differences in CMJ, SJ, DJ, 5-10-5, and 0-10m Sprint results. These findings suggest that physiological attributes, particularly jumping ability and agility, are critical factors for selection in youth basketball. The results highlight the importance of age and position in assessing athletic performance among young basketball players. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for tailored training programs to enhance these key physiological characteristics in aspiring athletes.
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