Basketball is one of those sports where a single moment can change the whole game - a last-second shot, a steal out of nowhere, a pass nobody saw coming.
That energy runs through all 47 of these kids basketball coloring pages, available as free printable PDFs in both US Letter and A4.The scenes cover everything from solo dribbling and jump shots to two-player matchups, pick-and-roll drills, and post-game celebrations. Bold outlines and clear court settings make them easy to color for younger kids, while the action poses and game detail give older children something to engage with too.
Parents and teachers can download and print these for PE-day activities, basketball team events, or just a calm afternoon at home.
🖍 Coloring Tip:The basketball itself should be burnt orange with thin curved black lines - press firmly for a solid fill and the ball will stand out against any jersey color.
🖍 Coloring Tip:For jerseys, try your kid's real team colors or let them design a completely new squad - electric purple and bright yellow makes a surprisingly good basketball uniform.
5 creative projects kids can make with Kids Basketball coloring pages
These activities turn finished coloring pages into something kids can actually play with, display, or share. Everything here uses basic supplies and works at home or in a classroom.
Basketball court diorama
The gym-setting pages already have backboards, court lines, and hoops drawn in, so they're halfway to a 3D scene. Kids can color a court page as the base, then stand player cutouts on it using folded cardstock tabs. It makes a miniature game that sits on a desk or shelf.
You'll need:
One court or gym-background page for the base
2-3 player pages, colored and cut out
Cardstock scraps for folded stand-up tabs
Scissors and glue
How to do it:
Color and print one page with a clear court background - lay it flat as the playing surface.
Color 2-3 player pages separately and cut the figures out.
Fold small cardstock rectangles into L-shapes and glue one to the back of each player so they stand upright.
Arrange the players on the court page like a real game in progress.
Kids rearrange the players to set up different plays, which keeps it going long after the coloring is done.
MVP award cards
Use the celebration pages - the ones with fist pumps and big smiles - as the front of a homemade award card. Kids can give them to teammates, siblings, or friends with a message on the back. They work especially well at the end of a basketball season or after a school tournament.
MVP cards
You'll need:
One or two celebration pose pages, printed at half size
Cardstock or folded paper for the card base
Glue stick
A pen or marker for writing
How to do it:
Print a celebration page at 50% size so it fits the front of a folded card.
Color the player in the recipient's team colors or favorite colors.
Glue it to the front of a folded cardstock sheet.
Write "MVP" or a personal message inside - "Best passer on the team" or "Most likely to make the buzzer shot."
These feel more personal than a store-bought card and kids love getting something handmade.
Skills matching game
The collection has enough distinct actions - layups, rebounds, steals, passes, jump shots, blocks - to make a memory-style matching game. Print two copies of six different pages, color them identically in pairs, and play facedown.
You'll need:
6 different basketball pages, each printed twice (12 total)
Scissors
Optional: cardstock backing and clear tape for durability
How to do it:
Pick 6 pages that show clearly different actions (a layup, a pass, a rebound, a steal, a jump shot, a celebration).
Print two copies of each and color each pair identically.
Cut them to the same size, back with cardstock if you want them to last.
Lay all 12 cards facedown, shuffle, and take turns flipping two at a time to find the matching pair.
It doubles as a way to learn basketball terminology - kids start calling out "that's a rebound!" as they flip.
Locker room door sign
Any of the dynamic action pages - a driving layup, a big block, a crossover dribble - make a great bedroom or locker door decoration. Color it, back it on card, and add the kid's name and jersey number underneath.
You'll need:
One printed basketball action page
Cardstock or cardboard backing
Scissors and glue
Markers for adding a name and number
Tape or adhesive putty for hanging
How to do it:
Color the page in your child's team colors (or dream team colors).
Glue onto cardstock and trim to shape.
Write the kid's name and number underneath the player, or across the top like a banner.
Stick to the bedroom door, a locker, or the fridge.
This one tends to stay up for months - especially if they chose their own jersey design.
Flip-book fast break
The collection includes players in different stages of movement - setting up, driving, shooting, celebrating. Printed small enough and stacked in sequence, they create a simple flip-book animation of a basketball play from start to finish.
You'll need:
5-8 basketball pages showing a progression of action, printed at 25-30% size
Scissors
A stapler or binder clip
How to do it:
Choose pages that could tell a sequence - a player receiving a pass, dribbling, driving to the hoop, shooting, celebrating.
Print them small (quarter-page size or smaller) and color them all in the same jersey colors.
Stack them in order and staple along the left edge.
Flip through quickly with your thumb to see the "play" in motion.
It's a simple trick that gets a big reaction, and kids usually want to make a second one immediately.
The basketball hoop is exactly 10 feet (3.05 meters) off the ground - and it's been that height since James Naismith invented the game in 1891. He nailed a peach basket to a gym balcony railing, which just happened to be 10 feet up. Nobody ever changed it, and now every court in the world uses the same measurement because of one balcony.
There's plenty more to explore in our full Sports coloring pages collection, including football, baseball, and soccer.
Coloring Pages FAQ
Why is my coloring page printing too big or too small?
Check your scale setting (Fit vs 100%) and confirm the paper size is set to US Letter or A4.
Can I share the finished coloring pages on social media?
Yes - sharing finished artwork is encouraged, and you’re welcome to tag us if you’d like.
Are new coloring pages added frequently?
Yes - we add new coloring pages frequently, along with new collections.
Can I sell prints made from these coloring pages?
No - selling printed copies isn’t allowed; they’re for personal and educational use only.
Can teachers use these coloring pages with a class?
Yes - teachers can print them for non-commercial classroom use.
