| Participation in sports offers both short-term and long-term physical and psychosocial benefits for children and adolescents. |
| Youth should be provided opportunities and encouraged to sample different sports. They should avoid specializing in basketball prior to age 14 years. |
| The NBA and USA Basketball have developed age-specific guidelines for basketball participation for young athletes that are intended to promote a healthy and positive youth basketball experience. |
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