{"id":3831,"date":"2026-11-12T14:14:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/?p=3831"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:14:01","slug":"how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Players Are on a Basketball Team?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How many players on a basketball team? Five from each team are on the court at once. Your league or state association sets the roster limit. AAU boys&#8217; championships cap a roster at 15, and South Dakota lets 15 players dress for a tournament game. Your roster is set, so the uniform order is next: one uniform per player. A roster of 12 to 15 players needs 12 to 15 uniforms. Hamco Sports makes <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/custom-basketball-uniforms\/\">custom basketball uniforms<\/a>. A jersey and shorts set starts at $69.99 a player (1 to 24 sets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_many_players_are_on_a_basketball_roster\" >How many players are on a basketball roster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_do_substitutions_work_in_basketball\" >How do substitutions work in basketball?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_many_basketball_uniforms_should_a_team_order\" >How many basketball uniforms should a team order?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Home_and_away_uniforms_or_one_reversible_set\" >Home and away uniforms, or one reversible set?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Boys_girls_JV_and_league_orders_on_one_quote\" >Boys&#8217;, girls&#8217;, JV and league orders on one quote<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Are_there_12_players_on_a_basketball_team\" >Are there 12 players on a basketball team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_many_players_dress_for_a_high_school_basketball_game\" >How many players dress for a high school basketball game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_many_substitutions_are_allowed_in_basketball\" >How many substitutions are allowed in basketball?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Do_we_need_spare_basketball_jerseys\" >Do we need spare basketball jerseys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#How_many_players_are_on_an_AAU_basketball_team\" >How many players are on an AAU basketball team?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/how-many-players-on-a-basketball-team\/#Get_your_rosters_uniforms_started\" >Get your roster&#8217;s uniforms started<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_players_are_on_the_court_in_basketball\"><\/span>How many players are on the court in basketball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each basketball team has five players on the court at a time in a standard game, from high school and college to the pros. The NBA rule book puts it plainly: &#8220;Each team shall consist of five players,&#8221; and &#8220;no team may be reduced to less than five players&#8221; when the game starts (<a href=\"https:\/\/official.nba.com\/rule-no-3-players-substitutes-and-coaches\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NBA Rule 3<\/a>, 2026 to 2027 rule book, checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard lineup uses two guards, two forwards and one center. Guards bring the ball up and shoot from outside. Forwards play inside and out, and the center rebounds and protects the basket (<a href=\"https:\/\/jr.nba.com\/basketball-positions\" rel=\"noopener\">Jr. NBA guide to basketball positions<\/a>, checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026). Coaches mix these roles all the time, so the five on the floor won&#8217;t always look like a textbook lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_players_are_on_a_basketball_roster\"><\/span>How many players are on a basketball roster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A basketball roster is the full list of players on the team. The dress list is the players in uniform for one game. Roster limits are set by whoever runs the competition, not by one national rule. In high school, your state association or tournament sets it, as the South Dakota row below shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"hb-table hb-table--stack\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Roster or dress limit<\/th><th>Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">High school, South Dakota tournaments<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster or dress limit\">&#8220;Only 15 players may dress for any tournament game&#8221;; the roster itself has no cap<\/td><td data-label=\"Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sdhsaa.com\/Officials\/Newsletters\/BB-7.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">SDHSAA basketball newsletter #7<\/a> (February\u00a025,\u00a02026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">AAU boys&#8217; championships (district to national)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster or dress limit\">&#8220;A maximum of fifteen (15) athletes and four (4) non-athletes are allowed on a team roster&#8221;<\/td><td data-label=\"Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/image.aausports.org\/dnn\/boysbasketball\/2027BoysBskHandbook.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">AAU 2027 Boys&#8217; Basketball Handbook<\/a>, Competition Rules A.1, checked November\u00a010,\u00a02026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">FIBA (international)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster or dress limit\">No more than 12 team members entitled to play<\/td><td data-label=\"Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.fiba.basketball\/image\/upload\/documents-corporate-fiba-official-rules-2024-v10a.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">FIBA Official Basketball Rules 2024<\/a>, Art. 4.2.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">NBA (context only)<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster or dress limit\">Up to 15 players on standard contracts, plus up to 3 two-way players<\/td><td data-label=\"Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gleague.nba.com\/faq\" rel=\"noopener\">NBA G League FAQ<\/a>, question 14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Level\">Youth and rec leagues<\/td><td data-label=\"Roster or dress limit\">Set by each league<\/td><td data-label=\"Source (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026, unless noted)\">Ask your league before you order<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a high school coach, the practical number is your varsity dress list. A team that carries 14 players but may dress 15 for a tournament needs 14 uniforms, and one more if a JV player could be called up. Youth rules by age, from ball size to game length, are in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/youth-basketball-rules-by-age-group\/\">youth basketball rules by age group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_substitutions_work_in_basketball\"><\/span>How do substitutions work in basketball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basketball substitutions have no limit: a player can come out and go back in as often as the coach wants. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/official.nba.com\/rule-no-3-players-substitutes-and-coaches\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the NBA substitution rules<\/a> in Rule 3, a substitute reports to the scorer and waits until an official waves them onto the court. A player may even re-enter during the same dead ball (checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026). High school and youth leagues set their own reporting details, so your officials or league office have the exact wording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlimited substitutions are why roster size matters more in basketball than the five on the court suggests. A coach who rotates 10 players in a game will want every one of them in a matching uniform, plus the players who sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_basketball_uniforms_should_a_team_order\"><\/span>How many basketball uniforms should a team order?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A basketball team should order one uniform for every player on the roster, plus any spares the coach wants for players who may join later. Here is what common orders cost with Hamco Sports, prices as of October 2026, with free shipping in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"hb-table hb-table--stack\"><thead><tr><th>Order<\/th><th>Pieces<\/th><th>Price tier<\/th><th>Per player<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">A 12-player roster, one round-neck or V-neck uniform set each<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">12 sets<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">1 to 24<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">$69.99<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">$839.88<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">The same 12 players in a reversible uniform set<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">12 sets<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">1 to 24<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">$99.99<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">$1,199.88<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">A 12-player rec team in reversible jerseys only<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">12<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">1 to 24<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">$49.99<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">$599.88<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">A rec league: 6 teams of 10 players, reversible jerseys, each team in its own colors<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">60<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">51 to 100<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">$42.99<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">$2,579.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">A player joins that league in January<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">1<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">the league&#8217;s original tier<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">$42.99<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">$42.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-label=\"Order\">Twill name and number instead of sublimated, on 12 jerseys<\/td><td data-label=\"Pieces\">12<\/td><td data-label=\"Price tier\">add-on<\/td><td data-label=\"Per player\">+$10<\/td><td data-label=\"Total\">+$120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: Hamco Sports price list, as of October 2026 (price file read October\u00a022,\u00a02026).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spares question has a different answer at Hamco Sports, for two reasons. There is no minimum order. And a player added mid-season is priced at the same tier as the team&#8217;s original order. So you don&#8217;t need to over-order to protect your price. Order for the roster you have, plus any spares you want for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A late player still needs production time. The new jersey is ready 2 to 3 weeks after design approval, then takes 3 to 5 days to reach you. Add players as soon as you know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sublimated team names, player names, numbers and logos are included in the per-player price. Tackle twill is $5 per name and $5 per number. Every jersey style and color option is on our <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/custom-basketball-uniforms\/\">custom basketball jerseys<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Working back from a tournament date.<\/strong> Say your first AAU tournament is March\u00a07,\u00a02027. Approve your design by February\u00a02,\u00a02027, and send your quote about a week before that so the mockup rounds have time. Tournament teams can read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/blog\/aau-basketball-jerseys\/\">AAU basketball jerseys<\/a> next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Math: March 7 minus 5 days in transit = March 2; minus 21 days of production = February 9; minus 7 days of margin = February\u00a02,\u00a02027.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_and_away_uniforms_or_one_reversible_set\"><\/span>Home and away uniforms, or one reversible set?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high school team needs two jerseys, a white one and a dark one. Under the NFHS uniform rules, home uniforms are white and away uniforms are dark, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osaa.org\/docs\/bbx\/2025-26BasketballMemo.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon School Activities Association reminds its coaches<\/a> (2025 to 2026 memo, checked October\u00a031,\u00a02026). You can cover both with two uniform sets per player, or with one reversible set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reversible jerseys are double-ply: two layers sewn together, each fully sublimated in its own color. One jersey covers home and away, which is why rec leagues and club teams often choose <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/custom-basketball-uniforms\/custom-basketball-round-neck-reversible-jerseys\/\">reversible basketball jerseys<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some teams want a game set for match days and a reversible jersey for practice. At the 1 to 24 price, that is $69.99 + $49.99 = $119.98 per player. Products can be mixed on one quote to reach a price tier, so the two together may reach the next tier. Your quote shows the final number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Math: 12 \u00d7 $119.98 = $1,439.76 for 12 players at the 1 to 24 prices (price file read October\u00a022,\u00a02026).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boys_girls_JV_and_league_orders_on_one_quote\"><\/span>Boys&#8217;, girls&#8217;, JV and league orders on one quote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamco Sports makes every basketball uniform in a men&#8217;s, women&#8217;s, girls&#8217; and boys&#8217; cut. A boys&#8217; JV team and a girls&#8217; varsity team can go on one quote. Youth sizes cost the same as adult sizes, on every item, so a mixed-age program pays one price per product at each tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">League orders work the same way. A league ordering for several teams, each with its own design, gets the price tier of the combined quantity across all teams. Six teams of 10 is 60 pieces, so every team in the league pays the 51 to 100 price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fit is handled per player. Custom sizing is available for all teams, and sizing between sizes comes at no extra charge. Schools: purchase orders accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_12_players_on_a_basketball_team\"><\/span>Are there 12 players on a basketball team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, yes. Twelve is a common roster size, and FIBA allows 12 team members per game in international play. But five players are on the court at once, and AAU boys&#8217; championships and South Dakota&#8217;s state tournaments allow up to 15. Your league or state association sets the limit, so check it before you order uniforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_players_dress_for_a_high_school_basketball_game\"><\/span>How many players dress for a high school basketball game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of players who dress for a high school basketball game depends on your state association. South Dakota, for example, lets 15 players dress for any tournament game, while the roster itself can be longer. For regular-season games, your conference or school may set its own number. Order a uniform for everyone on the dress list, plus anyone who could be called up from JV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_substitutions_are_allowed_in_basketball\"><\/span>How many substitutions are allowed in basketball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no limit. A player can come out and go back in as often as the coach wants. In the NBA, the substitute checks in at the scorer&#8217;s table first. High school and youth leagues set their own check-in details, so ask your officials or league office. A deep rotation is one more reason to order a uniform for every player on the roster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_we_need_spare_basketball_jerseys\"><\/span>Do we need spare basketball jerseys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to protect your price. Hamco Sports has no minimum order, and a player added mid-season pays the same tier as the team&#8217;s original order. So a single jersey later is a normal order. Spares are still useful if a new player joins the week of a game. A new jersey is ready 2 to 3 weeks after design approval, then takes 3 to 5 days to reach you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading hb-faq__q\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_players_are_on_an_AAU_basketball_team\"><\/span>How many players are on an AAU basketball team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hb-faq__a\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At AAU boys&#8217; championship events, from district to national level, a team roster may carry a maximum of 15 athletes, under the 2027 AAU Boys&#8217; Basketball Handbook. Many clubs carry fewer, so count your own roster before you order. For a 12-player AAU team, a jersey-and-shorts uniform set from Hamco Sports is $69.99 per player (1 to 24), or 12 \u00d7 $69.99 = $839.88 in total.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_rosters_uniforms_started\"><\/span>Get your roster&#8217;s uniforms started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many coaches come to us after a late order or a slow reply somewhere else, so we start with your date. Send us your roster count, your colors and your first game date. You get a free mockup within 12 hours, and we change it as many times as you need. Nothing goes into production until you approve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price we quote is the price you pay. There is no setup fee, sublimated names and numbers are included, and bigger sizes cost no extra. Shipping is free in the USA. Canadian teams pay the shipping. We pay the tariffs, duties and import fees on US and Canada orders. <a href=\"https:\/\/hamcospo.com\/start-custom-orders\/\">Get My Free Quote<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>How we made this guide: written by the Hamco Sports team. We used NBA Rule 3, the Jr. NBA positions guide, the NBA G League FAQ, the SDHSAA tournament rules, the AAU 2027 Boys&#8217; Basketball Handbook, the FIBA Official Basketball Rules and the Oregon School Activities Association&#8217;s basketball memo. We also used our own price list and order rules (as of October 2026). 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