452 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/Basketball Traffic & Engagement r/Basketball Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Basketball Most Active Times When r/Basketball Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Basketball Flair Performance r/Basketball Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL QUESTION | 51 (33.6%) | 11 |
| NBA | 30 (19.7%) | 3 |
| IMPROVING MY GAME | 29 (19.1%) | 2 |
| DISCUSSION | 28 (18.4%) | 11 |
| FIBA | 11 (7.2%) | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 3 (2.0%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Basketball Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Basketball
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| basketball | 125 (27.6%) | 4 | 12 |
| nba | 52 (11.5%) | 3 | 10 |
| game | 28 (6.2%) | 14 | 30 |
| help | 27 (6.0%) | 2 | 6 |
| team | 27 (6.0%) | 4 | 22 |
| best | 17 (3.8%) | 3 | 16 |
| shooting | 16 (3.5%) | 4 | 24 |
| good | 16 (3.5%) | 3 | 9 |
| playing | 15 (3.3%) | 1 | 8 |
| players | 15 (3.3%) | 2 | 11 |
r/Basketball Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Basketball
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 16 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 13 | 1 |
| nytimes.com | 11 | 10 |
| ebay.io | 3 | 1 |
| files.fm | 3 | 1 |
r/Basketball Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Basketball
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Respect people’s decision to not play in your game
What should my son wear to practice so he won’t get bullied?
Got roped into a student versus admin game
Does co-ed basketball have the "let the girls play" unwritten rule?
Hoop Dreams 1994 Documentary
Do you "play" basketball if you only ever practice alone?
When did you realise you weren’t going to make it ?
If you could rename an NBA franchise, which one would it be?
What is a rec basketball position nobody wants to play? Yet provides incredible value for a team.
Are upsets common in rec basketball leagues?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respect people’s decision to not play in your game | 157 | 77 | text | Sep 9 |
| What should my son wear to practice so he won’t get bullied? | 138 | 213 | text | Sep 21 |
| Got roped into a student versus admin game | 92 | 68 | text | Sep 2 |
| Does co-ed basketball have the "let the girls play" unwritten rule? | 65 | 113 | text | Sep 1 |
| Hoop Dreams 1994 Documentary | 56 | 43 | text | Sep 17 |
| Do you "play" basketball if you only ever practice alone? | 50 | 64 | text | Sep 11 |
| When did you realise you weren’t going to make it ? | 43 | 57 | text | Sep 17 |
| If you could rename an NBA franchise, which one would it be? | 41 | 216 | text | Sep 5 |
| What is a rec basketball position nobody wants to play? Yet provides incredible value for a team. | 41 | 88 | text | Sep 3 |
| Are upsets common in rec basketball leagues? | 38 | 27 | text | Sep 22 |
r/Basketball Audience Overlap r/Basketball Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Basketball FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Basketball
What's the best time to post on r/Basketball?
Based on posting volume, r/Basketball is most active on Wednesdays around 7 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Basketball?
r/Basketball averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Basketball get?
Posts on r/Basketball average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Basketball get most?
On r/Basketball, most posts are text posts (72%)