Fadeaway World’s NBA experts analyzed multiple factors to create the definitive basketball rankings to determine the “best” states for basketball. They analyzed the birthplaces of NBA and WNBA players and Hall of Famers, the number of NBA, WNBA, G League and NCAA Division 1 teams, and the number of NBA, WNBA and NCAA champions in each state.
By their calculations, Indiana ranks as the fifth-best state for basketball.
California topped the list, followed by Texas, while New York came in third. Illinois came in fourth, then the Hoosier State. Michigan 6th. Ohio ranked 10th and Kentucky ranked 15th.
The full rankings are below:
Number of NBA, WNBA players and Hall of Famers born in this state |
No. of NBA, WNBA, G League and NCAA Division 1 teams in this state |
Number of NBA, WNBA, Men’s NCAA, and Women’s NCAA championship winners in this state |
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