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How to Make a Basketball Highlight Video for Men’s Basketball
In a perfect world, basketball coaches would be able to evaluate all their top recruits in person. But unfortunately, they just don’t have the time or budget to see every prospect this way. Cue: basketball highlight videos. A well-crafted highlight video can put a recruit on a coach’s radar and secure them a second in-person evaluation. Follow these guidelines to create a video that stands out.
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Center highlight video
Point guard highlight video
Power forward highlight video
Shooting guard highlight video
Small forward highlight video
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The importance of a college basketball recruiting video
Here’s the hard hitting truth—most coaches don’t simply “discover” recruits. They don’t have the budget or time to see every prospect play in-person. And with high school and college basketball games being more staggered throughout the week compared to other sports, traveling is nearly impossible when coaches are in season. That’s why highlight videos have become essential in the basketball recruiting process. In a matter of minutes, they can garner coach interest and help student-athletes get an in-depth, second evaluation. Think of it as the first step toward getting on a coach’s radar and securing an opportunity to be evaluated in person later.
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How to make a basketball skills video
One of the best parts of shooting a men’s basketball skills video is that you don’t need all the bells and whistles of a traditional highlight video. Whether you miss a shot or don’t have the best angle, your basketball skills video doesn’t have to be perfect—it’s more important to go game speed at all times and showcase your athleticism and technical abilities.
In the video below, former D1 and pro basketball player Eric Vierneisel explains that coaches want to see multiple reps of drills that showcase your skills, including:
Ball handling and shooting drills
Change of speed and direction
Jumping and leaping
Strength training and conditioning workouts, like box jumps and speed ladder work
Shooting range and consistency
College basketball recruiting video tips
For some student-athletes, a basketball highlight video might be the reason they secure an in-person evaluation. Creating a highlight film is not as complicated as it sounds. Follow these straight-forward tips to create a video that truly stands out:
Before you set out to film, ask your high school coach if they have footage already available. Online video services for high school coaches, like Hudl, are popular resources.
Choose games against your best competition, such as varsity level, high-level AAU games or any nationwide tournaments. College coaches want to see how you stack up against top talent. Typically clips from two or three games is enough, but you can use more if needed.
Focus the camera from mid-court while making sure the student-athlete is easily recognizable. The camera view shouldn’t be obstructed by the crowd, other players on the court or people walking by.
Use a tripod to avoid a shaky camera.
Don’t zoom in and out.
Make sure the person filming the match isn’t cheering. If there is excessive and distracting background noise, mute the video completely. Don’t add music to the video either.
Put a title card at the front of your basketball highlight video that includes your name and graduation year, such as “John Doe Basketball Recruiting Video Class of 2021. ”
Stack your best clips first. Typically, you’ll start your video by highlighting your shooting ability.
Focus on your three or four strongest strengths and organize your clips to highlight them. For example, if you’re an excellent three-point shooter, showcasing six straight threes is much more effective than one three-pointer, a pass, then a free throw, and then maybe another three, etc.
Cap your video at 20 to 30 clips and keep it under four minutes.
Send college coaches your highlight video, as well as one unedited full game video. If they’re interested in a recruit after watching their highlight film, they will want to evaluate the full game next.
What do college coaches look for in a basketball highlight video?
A well-edited highlight video gives student-athletes a chance to show college coaches their strongest skills, athleticism, versatility and basketball IQ—all in just a few minutes. Coaches look for recruits who have the right technique and can execute on the fundamentals. They want to see footage against high-level competition where the recruit was truly tested—think varsity high school games, national tournaments, showcases and elite camps. If the highlight video does its job and captures the coach’s attention, then the coach will also want to evaluate performance from an unedited full game, which provides further insight into the recruit’s basketball IQ and game awareness. That’s why we always recommend sending a brief and impactful highlight film, as well as one full game.
What are some good basketball highlight video songs?
Music can set an energetic tone, but it shouldn’t take away from an athlete’s performance. For that reason, we typically don’t recommend including music in a basketball highlight video. And to be honest, coaches don’t care too much about the frills; they just want to evaluate the recruit. In fact, if there’s excessive background noise, like yelling, it’s best to mute the sound completely.
How long should a basketball highlight video be?
Student-athletes need to quickly capture a coach’s attention—with an emphasis on quickly. Basketball highlight videos should be under four minutes with 20-30 great plays that demonstrate the athlete’s strongest skills. In addition to a brief highlight film, student-athletes should separately provide full game film. If the coach is interested after watching the highlight reel, they’ll want to evaluate the recruit in one unedited game.
Center highlight video
College coaches want to evaluate the strongest parts of a center’s game. They look for technique and the ability to overpower players. Height and wingspan are key physical tools that will stand out, as well.
Shooting ability (range) and ability to finish around the rim
Ability to score against traditional post defense
Rebounding
Shot blocking and defensive ability to disrupt flow and passes (even when not blocking shots)
Successfully guard multiple positions
Quickness and footwork
Properly executed pick and roll plays and defensive stops
Game awareness—ability to process in game time and make the right decisions
In the video below, Team Edition Coordinator John Pugliese—a former NCAA Division 1, 2 and 3 college coach who’s watched hundreds of highlight/skills videos—breaks down what college coaches want to see from potential men’s basketball recruits competing for a center roster spot.
Point guard highlight video
Scoring and shooting ability is the most important aspect for perimeter players. Point guards who can take control, possess leadership skills and have a take-charge attitude will stand out.
Shooting ability (range) and scoring
Ability to penetrate and finish at the rim
Ball handling and passing (making the right pass, knowing when to pass—and when not to)
Court vision and controlling pace of the game
Good decisions in transition
Quickness
Defense rotations and ability to guard bigger players and multiple positions
Game awareness—ability to process in game time and make the right decisions
There are a few key skills student-athletes should include in their point guard highlight videos. In the video below, former NCAA D1, D2 and D3 college coach John Pugliese says potential recruits should make sure their video shows that they’re a great leader, highlights how they respond to and perform under pressure and showcases their ability to process and make decisions during games.
Power forward highlight video
Power forwards need to have a dynamic skill set and be able to demonstrate their ability to shoot, especially at mid-range.
Shooting ability (range) and ability to finish around the rim
Rebounding
Shot blocking and defensive ability to disrupt flow of the game (even when not blocking shots)
Successfully guard multiple positions
Quickness and footwork
Game awareness—ability to process in game time and make the right decisions
College coaches expect a lot from power forwards, and potential recruits interested in landing a men’s basketball roster spot should be prepared to showcase that they’re a jack-of-all-trades. Coaches want student-athletes to display their strength on the court, from rebounding, running, and transitioning the ball to their ability to guard, block jump shots and adapt to the opposing team.
Shooting guard highlight video
Coaches obviously want to evaluate a shooting guard’s ability to score, and they’re also looking at their technique and whether they can execute the fundamentals.
Shooting ability and range
Ability to make shots when moving off the dribble (catch and shoot movement)
Defensive ability to stop penetration
Active hands and touches on the ball
Ball handling—this is a must for shooting guards
Court vision
Quickness
Defense rotations and ability to guard bigger players and multiple positions, as well as help defense when opponent is driving by
Game awareness—ability to process in game time and make the right decisions
In the video below, former men’s basketball coach John Pugliese breaks down what shooting guards should include in their highlight videos. Recruits interested in competing at the next level need to display more than their shooting and scoring abilities to land a roster spot—they also need to show college coaches what separates them from their competition.
Small forward highlight video
Versatility is important among small forwards. Similar to shooting guards, small forwards need to be exceptional shooters, especially at the short-to mid-range scoring area.
Shooting ability and range
Ability to make shots when moving off the dribble (catch and shoot movement)
Defensive ability to stop penetration
Active hands and touches on the ball
Ball handling
Court vision
Quickness
Defense rotations and ability to guard bigger players and multiple positions, as well as help defense when opponent is driving by
Game awareness—ability to process in game time and make the right decisions
Student-athletes interested in landing a small forward roster spot should highlight that they have a variety of skills on the basketball court. College coaches look for recruits who can use their size and strength to guard and defend multiple positions, are multi-level scorers and can play defense, finish and transition.
How to make a basketball highlight video on hudl
Online video services for high school coaches, like Hudl, are becoming more popular in basketball. Student-athletes should follow the standard guidelines when creating a highlight video using Hudl:
Choose games against your best competition, such as varsity level, high-level AAU games or any nationwide tournaments. College coaches want to see how you stack up against top talent. Typically clips from two or three games is enough, but you can use more if needed.
Make sure the student-athlete is easily recognizable and the camera view isn’t obstructed by the crowd, other players on the court or people walking by.
Don’t zoom in and out.
Make sure the person filming the match isn’t cheering. If there is excessive and distracting background noise, mute the video completely. Don’t add music to the video either.
Put a title card at the front of your basketball highlight video that includes your name and graduation year, such as “John Doe Basketball Recruiting Video Class of 2021.”
Stack your best clips first. Typically you’ll start your video by highlighting your shooting ability. Post players should include: shooting ability, ability to finish around the rim, rebounding, shot blocking, footwork, and defensive abilities (guarding multiple positions). Perimeter players should include: scoring ability, ability to penetrate and finish at the rim, ball handling, court vision, and defensive abilities (guard bigger players and multiple positions).
Focus on your three or four strongest strengths and organize your clips to highlight them. For example, if you’re an excellent three-point shooter, showcasing six straight threes is much more effective than one three-pointer, a pass, then a free throw, and then maybe another three, etc.
Cap your video at 20 to 30 clips and keep it under four minutes.
Send college coaches your highlight video, as well as one unedited full game video. If they’re interested in a recruit after watching their highlight film, they will want to evaluate the full game next.
Basketball recruiting video services
While coaches generally prefer simple, no-frills editing, a professional videographer can quickly turn disorganized raw footage into a cohesive sequence of highlights. Plus, they know exactly which plays to showcase first. That’s why many families choose to call in help when creating their highlight video.
As part of NCSA’s recruiting service for student-athletes, our full-service video editing team offers professionally edited video. In fact, they edit more than 40,000 highlight videos each year. And, depending on the membership level, they’ll produce multiple highlight videos for the athlete and help them identify the best schools to send it to. If you’re interested in learning more about NCSA’s video offerings, call our Video Team at 866-495-5172.
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Documentaries about basketball. Part 1
Watching the best documentaries.
Watching the best documentaries.
A PORTION OF GOOD BASKETBALL MOVIES
"Basketball Dreams" (1994)
This documentary took 5 years to film. He talks about the fate of two talented young basketball players who are eager for the NBA. They are from Chicago, their dream is to play basketball and make a living from it, but the cruel world really bothers them. The film was nominated for an Oscar.
Basketball Dreams (1994)
This documentary took 5 years to film. He talks about the fate of two talented young basketball players who are eager for the NBA. They are from Chicago, their dream is to play basketball and make a living from it, but the cruel world really bothers them. The film was nominated for an Oscar.
"More than a game" (2008)
The story is dedicated to the youth team of LeBron James, which is still considered one of the brightest in American high school basketball. Here LeBron and his partners talk about the period of their life when they fought for the school national championship, and entire stadiums already went to their games. A tribute to LeBron's early career.
"Another dream team" (2012)
The film is dedicated to the first Lithuanian national basketball team, which is remembered by the world for its star basketball players, bright T-shirts, and also the desire for freedom and independence. The story of how Lithuania went to the Olympics in Barcelona in 1992 and won the hearts of millions of fans from all over the world.
By the way, we recently wrote an entire article dedicated to this story. Recommended reading:
The history of the legendary tie-dye T-shirts of the Lithuanian national team
The history of the legendary Lithuanian tie-dye shirts
We tell how the rockers inspired the Lithuanian national team to win bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Barcelona.
"Bad Boys" (2014)
A story about one of the most hated basketball teams in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons. This is a story about how one team made everyone look at basketball in a completely different way. Blood, punches, brutality, self-proclaimed stars and the will to win. Everyone hated them, and they laughed at it.
"Requiem for a Team" (2009)
The film documents the life and death of the Seattle SuperSonics, which ceased to exist in 2008. Former team players recall what kind of organization it was, which almost all basketball fans miss.
"Once upon a time brothers" (2010)
This documentary tells about the friendship between Vlade Divac and Drazen Petrovic, who played for the Yugoslav national basketball team. Together they won the World and European Championships, and then the war separated them. Divac became part of Serbia, and Drazen became part of Croatia, but the drama did not end there: Drazen tragically died in a car accident, which greatly stirred up the NBA, the basketball world and Divac.
Lenny Cook (2013)
What have you heard about Lenny Cook? Hardly a lot, but probably nothing at all, and once he was number 1 in the ranking of US students and was higher than Carmelo Anthony, and he was predicted to be the next NBA star, but he was not even chosen for the league. A very strong story about how basketball destroys all expectations.
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Comedy, fantasy.
Duration: 91 minutes.
IMDb: 6.1.
Teenager Scott Howard has a lot of trouble in his life, but when he suddenly turns into a werewolf, the problems become even more. However, the hero quickly understands how to turn his unusual properties to his advantage.
Of course, this film, released on the back of the success of Robert Zemeckis' cult trilogy Back to the Future, is a little outdated these days. But still, he may well please and entertain those who lack kindness and unpretentiousness in the spirit of the 80s. It's worth watching the movie for the beautifully filmed basketball games and the charming Michael J. Fox.
Subsequently, "Teen Wolf" grew into a series of the same name, and the latter became even more famous than the original.
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2. Indiana team
Hoosiers
UK, USA, 1986.
Sports drama.
Duration: 114 minutes.
IMDb: 7.5.
Ex-serviceman Norman Dale comes to a small provincial town to coach his school basketball team at the invitation of an old friend. At first, his methods seem strange and ineffective to everyone, but suddenly the guys begin to win victory after victory.
One of the best sports films of the 80s is based on real facts and infects with passion, and actors Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper are extremely accurate and convincing in their roles. 15 years after the release, the picture was even included in the US National Film Registry.
3. White Men Can't Jump
White Men Can't Jump
USA, 1992.
Sports drama, comedy.
Duration: 115 minutes.
IMDb: 6.8.
Basketball sharpie Billy Hoyle successfully uses the fact that because of the color of his skin they do not see a worthy player in him and put money on his loss, but meanwhile he always wins. This continues until the hero meets a worthy rival Sidney Dean, with whom they start earning money together by making sports bets.
The cult film "White People Can't Jump" will appeal to both sports fans and those who don't understand anything about basketball. Not only did director Ron Shelton manage to harmoniously combine comedy and sports drama, but the performance of Wesley Snipes and a very young Woody Harrelson is simply magnificent. The physical form and sportsmanship of the actors can only be envied.
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4.
Above the ring
ABOVE THE RIM
, 1994.
Sports drama.
Duration: 96 minutes.
IMDb: 6.6.
A shot from the film "Above the Ring"
Ambitious young basketball player Kyle Lee Watson faces a difficult choice: wait for a sports scholarship or buy into the easy money of drug dealer Birdie, but in this way connect himself with the underworld.
Iconic for the hip-hop movement, any basketball fan will love the picture, as professional athlete Duane Martin shows miracles of skill here. And fans of Tupac Shakur will be happy to see the musician in the role of a crime boss that is very suitable for him.
5. Gambling
Blue Chips
USA, 1994.
Sports drama.
Duration: 108 minutes.
IMDb: 6.2.
College basketball has ceased to be an amateur sport, as universities lure promising graduates to themselves, promising them all sorts of material benefits. Because of this, the Los Angeles team "Dolphins" constantly loses, because their well-deserved coach Pete Bell flatly refuses to "buy" players. Only finally desperate, Pete decides to step over his principles in order to interest talented guys. As a result, a perfectly completed team faces even more serious problems than before.
The athletes in the movie are played by real NBA players, making the movie look incredibly realistic. It is so dynamic, spectacular, well-staged and perfectly balanced that it can turn even sports haters into avid fans for a while.
6. The Basketball Diaries
The Basketball Diaries
USA, 1995.
Sports drama, crime, biographical.
Duration: 102 minutes.
IMDb: 7.3.
A promising and purposeful young man from a Catholic college plays basketball, composes poetry and keeps a candid diary. But circumstances develop in such a way that the hero imperceptibly turns into a drug addict.
The film, based on the book of memoirs by the writer Jim Carroll, can frighten and repel many people. After all, the movie raises a difficult topic. Nevertheless, the acting work of the young Leonardo DiCaprio, who coped with the difficult role perfectly, is admirable.
7. Space Jam
Space Jam
USA, 1996.
Comedy, family, animation.
Duration: 87 minutes.
IMDb: 6.4.
Aliens are invading Earth to kidnap Looney Tunes characters. But Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky the pig and others do not give up and challenge the usurpers to a basketball match. With little chance of winning, the Toons invite superstar Michael Jordan to help.
The idea for the film was born from an advertisement for sneakers, which turned out to be so successful that they decided to make a feature film. Animation and special effects were invited to do the same people who worked on Roger Rabbit. Even Bill Murray briefly appears in the film in the scene of the last throw. So it is not surprising that the movie has earned crazy money at the box office around the world.
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8. Sunset Park
Sunset Park
USA, 1996.
Sports drama.
Duration: 99 minutes.
IMDb: 6.0.
Still from the movie "Sunset Park"
In order to earn some money, an elderly physical education teacher becomes the coach of the school's basketball team. At first, she lets everything take its course, but gradually she gets so carried away that she is imbued with sincere love for the players.
The main role was played by the most colorful actress Rhea Perlman, wife of Danny DeVito (he acted as the producer of the film). Her charisma slightly pushes basketball into the background, but still the picture manages to perfectly combine the drama from the life of poor areas and spectacular sports action.
9. His game
He Got Game
USA, 1998.
Sports drama.
Duration: 136 minutes.
IMDb: 6.9.
Jake is serving time for killing his wife, but one day he is offered a parole deal. The fact is that during this time his son Jesus became a rising basketball star. Now the hero must persuade the young man to play for the desired university after school. The problem is that the son does not want to see his father.
A film by the most talented director and screenwriter Spike Lee, starring NBA star Ray Allen, is a must-see. At least because of the outstanding acting performance of Denzel Washington. In addition, the movie is not only about basketball. It also raises such painful and difficult topics as the relationship of fathers and children, repentance and forgiveness. And all this is crowned with a magnificent soundtrack of the hip-hop group Public Enemy.
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10. Find Forrester
Finding Forrester
USA 2000
Independent drama.
Duration: 131 minutes.
IMDb: 7.3.
Talented teenager Jamal Wallace is not only a good basketball player, he also writes brilliant stories. By chance, they fall into the hands of Pulitzer Prize winner William Forrester.
The story of the friendship between a reclusive writer and a gifted schoolboy is a bit like another Gus Van Sant film, Good Will Hunting. There, the director has already expressed the idea that the guys from the street are capable of more than it seems at first glance. Sean Connery plays a rather unusual role here, and debutant Rob Brown later appeared in another famous basketball movie, Coach Carter.
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Sports melodrama.
Duration: 124 minutes.
IMDb: 7.2.
Quincy and Monica have been dreaming of becoming NBA players since childhood. Over time, their friendship develops into something more than just a passion for sports. And now these relationships have to go through fire and water.
Cloak and Dagger director Gina Prince-Bythewood has managed to create a rather unusual film that combines sensual melodrama and exciting sports action. This is a story about love for each other and for the game, life without which the heroes cannot imagine.
12. Coach Carter
Coach Carter
USA, Germany, 2005.
Sports drama.
Duration: 136 minutes.
IMDb: 7.3.
Still from the movie "Coach Carter"
Richmond high school players don't think about the future until former basketball player Ken Carter takes over as coach. He does not give the guys a descent, but the team wins one match after another. Unexpectedly for everyone, Carter cancels training and sends his players to pull up the rest of the items, despite the protests and discontent of the guys themselves and the school administration.
The film is based on a true story that took place in 1999 in California. This case brought attention to a serious public problem: if a high school player does not make the team of the college or the NBA, then he remains with nothing. American schools rarely care about the prospects of their students and almost never motivate them to do better so that they can get a decent education in the future.
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13. Playing by someone else's rules
Glory Road
USA, 2006.
Sports drama.
Duration: 118 minutes.
IMDb: 7.2.
It's hard to believe now, but only half a century ago it was believed that black people were not talented enough for basketball, because this game was created by whites for whites. At the same time, the picture itself is staged superbly and, thanks to the outstanding camera work, will appeal not only to sports fans, but also to other viewers.
Watch on iTunes → Watch on Google Play →
14. Moving up
Russia, 2017.
Sports drama.
Duration: 133 minutes.
IMDb: 6.6.
Basketball teams of the USSR and the USA are preparing to face each other at the Munich Olympics. The American team is considered invincible, but the coach of the Soviet team sincerely believes in his players.
Because of Evgeny Bazhenov's review, "Movement Up" was remembered by the audience as a film in which one spoonful of truth accounts for a barrel of historical blunders and inaccuracies. The suspicious similarity of the script with the American film "Miracle" did not play into the hands of the creators of the picture.
Whether you miss a shot or don’t have the best angle, your basketball skills video doesn’t have to be perfect—it’s more important to go game speed at all times and showcase your athleticism and technical abilities. 
Online video services for high school coaches, like Hudl, are popular resources. 
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They want to see footage against high-level competition where the recruit was truly tested—think varsity high school games, national tournaments, showcases and elite camps. If the highlight video does its job and captures the coach’s attention, then the coach will also want to evaluate performance from an unedited full game, which provides further insight into the recruit’s basketball IQ and game awareness. That’s why we always recommend sending a brief and impactful highlight film, as well as one full game.
Basketball highlight videos should be under four minutes with 20-30 great plays that demonstrate the athlete’s strongest skills. In addition to a brief highlight film, student-athletes should separately provide full game film. If the coach is interested after watching the highlight reel, they’ll want to evaluate the recruit in one unedited game. 
College coaches want to see how you stack up against top talent. Typically clips from two or three games is enough, but you can use more if needed.
In fact, they edit more than 40,000 highlight videos each year. And, depending on the membership level, they’ll produce multiple highlight videos for the athlete and help them identify the best schools to send it to. If you’re interested in learning more about NCSA’s video offerings, call our Video Team at 866-495-5172. 
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The film was nominated for an Oscar. 
Above the ring 
Because of this, the Los Angeles team "Dolphins" constantly loses, because their well-deserved coach Pete Bell flatly refuses to "buy" players. Only finally desperate, Pete decides to step over his principles in order to interest talented guys. As a result, a perfectly completed team faces even more serious problems than before. 
But circumstances develop in such a way that the hero imperceptibly turns into a drug addict. 
Animation and special effects were invited to do the same people who worked on Roger Rabbit. Even Bill Murray briefly appears in the film in the scene of the last throw. So it is not surprising that the movie has earned crazy money at the box office around the world. 
He does not give the guys a descent, but the team wins one match after another. Unexpectedly for everyone, Carter cancels training and sends his players to pull up the rest of the items, despite the protests and discontent of the guys themselves and the school administration. 
At the same time, the picture itself is staged superbly and, thanks to the outstanding camera work, will appeal not only to sports fans, but also to other viewers. 
